First Church Pembroke Established in 1712 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent for this, the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. NEW INFORMATION The office will be closed
2026 First Church in Pembroke Military Basket for Pembroke Military Support Group Missions will be setting up their Military Basket in Fellowship Hall for your donations over the next few weeks. Memorial Day is Monday, May 25th. The Procession will end here at First Church, at which time the Missions Committee will present our
First Church Pembroke was Established in 1712 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent for this, the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. Please join Pastor Joy for the following Events at FCIP.
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings May 10 – 16, 2026 Be thoughtful, be silent, and be reverent for this house of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God Speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. Today’s flowers on the altar are
Mother s Day & Blanket Sunday, May 03 & 10, 2026 Her children arise up, and call her blessed . . . Proverbs 31:28 The Missions Committee will have a table set up in Fellowship Hall this Sunday, May 3, & Sunday, May 10, 2026, to celebrate Mother s Day and Blanket
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings May 3 – 9, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God Speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. The Missions will
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings April 26 May 2, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God Speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. This week
Sunday, April 19, 2026 The Installation Service of Reverend Joy Matos 10:00 AM Worship Service by Minister David Greene 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Vicinage Council 3:30 pm Break with Light refreshments 4:00 – 5:15 Installation of Reverend Joy Matos
Please join your Church Family on April 19, 2026, For the Installation of Reverend Joy Matos 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Vicinage Council 3:30 pm Break with Light refreshments 4:00 – 5:15 Installation of Reverend Joy Matos Dinner will immediately follow We need everyone’s help making appetizers, desserts, serving, cleaning up during and after the
A series of group conversations that explore the basics of the Christian faith. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your background or beliefs.
First Church Pembroke was Established in 1712 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent for this, the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. The altar flowers & steeple are a special tribute to the
Attend the 2026 Annual Meeting and Conference of the NACCC! The NACCC is delighted to invite you to the 72nd Annual Meeting and Conference of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches, taking place June 27–30, 2026, in Springfield, Massachusetts! This year’s theme is “Hope and a Future”, inspired by Jeremiah 29:11 — a reminder
April 5, 2026 Dear Church Family and Friends, Happy Easter! I hope you will be able to join us this morning for our Resurrection Sunday celebration service. Jesus is alive! And we have an opportunity to rejoice in it together. Also, tomorrow, Monday, April 6th, at 6:30 p.m. we will kick off our spring session
First Church in Pembroke “Easter Happenings” April 5 – 11, 2026 Please join Reverend Joy for worship With your church family on Easter Sunday, April 05, 2026, at 10:00 AM Easter celebrates Christ’s victory over death. Please join Reverend Joy for the following Events at FCIP. Every Sunday morning at 9:50, for a time
The next day, the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the king of Israel! First Church
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings March 22 – 28, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God Speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. Please join Pastor
Let’s come together to beautify First Church for Easter! We’re thrilled to announce that FCIP will buy beautiful tulips from the Candy Jar this year, priced at $10.00 each. We will also have a limited quantity of White Lilies for sale at $15.00 each. Your support and involvement are greatly valued in making our celebration
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings March 15 – 21, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God Speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. The Council invites you to join us this
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings March 8 -14, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God Speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. Please join Pastor Joy for
Bedtime on Saturday March 7, 2026, remember to set your clocks forward by one hour! Enjoy the xtra sunlight and embrace the new season.
Paul Burke was a dedicated resident of Pembroke for sixty years who combined a distinguished military background as a Special Intelligence Marine with a career in defense manufacturing, where he contributed to the development of vital technologies like the Patriot Missile System and night vision equipment. His meticulous nature extended to his work as a
Dear Church Family and Friends, February 22, 2026 Greetings on this wintry day. I pray you are well and are staying warm. It s been a rough winter, but there s light at the end of the tunnel literally. The days are getting longer and in the next couple of weeks (March 8), we will
The first full week on Lent.
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings February 15 – 21, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God Speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. Please join Pastor Joy
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings February 8 – 14, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God Speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. Please join Pastor Joy for
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings February 1 7, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God Speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. Please join Pastor Joy
Youth Alpha Sunday, January 18, 2026, 5:00 pm, “The Psalms” for January 21st will cover days 14–20. Prayer Meeting hursday, January 22, 2026, 6:00 pm - Everyone is welcome to join!
Come welcome our newest members: Jane Han, Ki Han, Carol Nelson, Lexi Stanley and Pastor Joy Matos.
We need a quorum for the Vicinage initiative.
Dear Church Family and Friends, Happy New Year! What a blessing: a new year and new beginnings. Although I don t like the extreme cold, I appreciate the feeling of a fresh start that the new year brings, and hope for the future, and of course, the ever-so-slight (but noticeable) increase in daylight hours. God
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings January 4 – 10, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God Speak to you, After the Service, speak to one another kindly. Please join
Join us Saturday! For First Church in Pembroke’s Community Pancake Breakfast The Best Pancakes on the South Shore! 8:00 – 10:00 am The First Church in Pembroke Community Pancake Breakfast is not just an event; it is a cherished tradition we proudly uphold. It enables our community to come together, share a meal,
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings: Thursday, 12/18, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Sunday, Young Adult Alpha 1/04/26, 5:00 pm
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings Thursday, 12/11, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Sunday, Young Adult Alpha 12/14, 5:00 pm
To assist in our financial planning, we invite you to prayerfully consider the financial commitment the Lord would have you make to First Church in Pembroke for 2026
Please note the change in date.
Happy and blessed and restful Thanksgiving
Join us afterward for a delicious potluck dinner as we kick off the Advent season together!
Of course, I am grateful for my family and friends, but this year I am particularly grateful for this church family.
the “careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.”
Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings Thursday, 11/20, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Thursday, 11/20, 6:30 pm - Alpha for Adults Sunday, Young Adult Alpha 11/23, 5:00 pm
Successful Sale
Thank you Karan, Judy, JoEllen,Mary, Francine, The Read Cross team and all the other volunteers.
I ask that each one of us prayerfully consider our responsibilities as good Stewards of First Church.
Missions will place the Military Basket in Fellowship Hall on November 2 and November 9, 2025.
Upcoming Prayer/Alpha Meetings Thursday, 11/13, 6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting Thursday, 11/13, 6:30 pm - Alpha for Adults