The New England custom of steeple lighting to honor a loved one is a tradition at First Church in Pembroke and the whole Town Community is invited to participate. You may have the Church steeple lit for one week in honor of a loved one who has achieved a significant milestone, or in honor of
For the Missions of the Church: 'Make Real the Resurrection and Hope' - 'Keep It Simple' - If God Is In It, God Will Win It'
Holiday gathering
A Celebration of Life
During Church Service today the congregation decorated the Sanctuary
Happy Thanksgiving! Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God
Thank you all who supported our Red Cross Blood Drive and Bake Sale
Thanksgiving Bake Sales Homemade Cookies, Brownies, Breakfast Breads and so much more - 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Shout-out to Rich for skillfully updating our signage
First Church bell was rung while a minute of silence was observed six times Saturday morning.
Margot was a devoted and faithful member of our church for many years
"You do not support the root, but the root supports you."
The task now before the search committee is that of discernment.
Keep us humble in Your care, and may we continue to see Your love shining through in our lives and all around us.
"I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete."
"Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says”
We plan to present some of the candidate’s biographical information as early as next Sunday.
"God would never turn away Anthony"
“When we come together we bring something into the world that God intends, and that God intended for us.”
A gift has been given in your honor to support Church World Service Tools. Thank you for being a partner in the heavy lifting.
“SLEEPING THROUGH THE STORM” by Rev. Terry Martinson
Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, “Here are my mother and my brothers!” Mark 3:20-21, 34
June Newsletter – 2021
The Palmer boys: Nick, Zach & Bradley cleaned-out the garage floor ahead of demolition to replace the cracked and uneven old concrete floor. Thank you
We come together seeking renewal of the vows made at our baptism.
Our well wishes, blessings and thanks go out to all veterans on this Memorial Day
May your glory be proclaimed in all we give and all we do when we are together and when we scatter to do your will in other places
Regular Hours are Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 3 PM. Call 1-781-831-6825 or 781-294-7625
At the May 9, 2021 meeting, some of the congregation had questions regarding the hiring process of FCIP pastor. We would like to walk the congregation through the hiring process of a pastor with First Church. All candidates who want to be considered for the part-time pastor position, including living in the parsonage, fill out
If you knew for certain that death was just around the corner would you pray? If so, for what? For who? Potential answers in todays Sermon by Reverend Terry Martinson.
First Church in Pembroke is proud to be a sponsoring CWS Blanket congregation
Sermon – “Endurance and the Trails of Faith” by Rev. Fred Meade Meditation Prayer Creator of friendships, whose love lifts us from mindless servitude to caring community, we thank you for the guidance of your commandments and the promise of joy in Jesus Christ. We seek to love as we have been loved, to risk
First Church is hosting a “Fellowship Hour” every Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
Through the power of your Holy Spirit, weed out the things in our lives which choke out your Word.
Loving God, show us the depths of your grace in these precious moments and in your Holy Word
“Nothing in life will ever prevent me from loving you”
May our thoughts center on the message that light has come to chase away the shadows
Celebrate life and make a difference by giving blood.
Field Rookie award for First Church member.
First Church has been informed of the passing of Esther Jensen. Little information is currently known except for what is available on the Shepherd Funeral Home sight
We also took this opportunity to view the parsonage with the Candidate and his wife. His children were not present.
Thank you for hosting a blood drive. Your willingness to open your doors and recruit blood donors is vital
First Church Sewing Circle Thrift Shop Will be Opening March 5, 2021 Friday and Saturday only from 11-3110 Center Street Pembroke, MA 02359 1-781-294-7625 EVERYTHING IN THE SHOP IS 50%! We have decluttered, cleaned, sanitized and put into place all CDC recommendations for a safe opening. Masks and hand sanitizing are mandatory. CASH SALES ONLY
Pastor’s Page Greetings to all! Another month has passed and we are now into the Season of Lent! We pray you have been tuning in to the virtual services – starting with the Ash Wednesday evening Tenebrae and now with each Sunday morning at 10a.m. We are blessed to have a wonderful mix of Scripture
Please remember if you have any questions or concerns about the current process, contact Francine
Since joining the NACCC, First Church has received six profiles and has subsequently interviewed four potential candidates
Letting Down Your COVID Guard could Let Down Your Health! Selective updates from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Massachusetts Travel Order: Quarantining, testing and tracing. All individuals arriving in Massachusetts, including Massachusetts residents who have left the state for anything more than transitory travel, are covered by the Massachusetts Travel Order.You may obtain a
The search team posted the open pastor position at 25 seminary schools on the East Coast and the NACCC job board.
First Church Rings Bell For Birth Of Jesus Christ It was so nice to be at church on Christmas Eve to ring the bell! Burt & Francine