Christmas Party At Parsonage

Holiday gathering

HANGING OF THE GREENS

During Church Service today the congregation decorated the Sanctuary

Happy Thanksgiving!

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

First Church Blood Drive – 11/20/21

Thank you all who supported our Red Cross Blood Drive and Bake Sale

BAKE SALE – 11/20/2021

Thanksgiving Bake Sales Homemade Cookies, Brownies, Breakfast Breads and so much more - 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Rich Updates signage

Shout-out to Rich for skillfully updating our signage

First Church Observance of 9/11

First Church bell was rung while a minute of silence was observed six times Saturday morning.

THE CHANCEL CHOIR SINGS – 08/15/21

Margot was a devoted and faithful member of our church for many years

WE ARE NOW AN NACCC CHURCH

“When we come together we bring something into the world that God intends, and that God intended for us.”

JUNE NEWSLETTER

June Newsletter – 2021

Parsonage Garage clean-out

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

Mother’s Day With Gift TO CWS – 05/09/21

First Church in Pembroke is proud to be a sponsoring CWS Blanket congregation

Every Wednesday Open Zoom Meeting

First Church is hosting a “Fellowship Hour” every Wednesday at 7:00 PM.

DONATE BLOOD AT FIRST CHURCH – 04/10/21 – IN MEMORY OF LELAND J. LITTLE

Celebrate life and make a difference by giving blood.

Accolades for Amanda Little – 04/05/21

Field Rookie award for First Church member.

THRIFT SHOP GRAND REOPENING!

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

March – Newsletter – 03/01/2021

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

DON’T LET DOWN YOUR GUARD

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

FIRST CHURCH RINGS BELL FOR THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST! – 2020

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

THE MISSIONS COMMITTEE DELIVERS!

Leggings, Sweatpants, Stretchies And Some Toys Were Delivered To The Recreational Department For Needy Children In Pembroke. Freda Burke, Chair of the First Church in Pembroke Missions Committee, sends the following message: This is the missions committee delivering the stretch, sweat pants and leggings plus some toys to the recreation department in Pembroke for the

THRIFT SHOP has entered a snowman for the Town Green competition!

The ladies at the First Church THRIFT SHOP have entered a snowman for the Snowman on the Town Green! Keep posted for how you can support them by voting for Nurse Margo ! Message from Kathleen Keegan: Helloooo Pembroke! My Committee is not able to put on our favorite event, The Pembroke Tree Lighting this

FIRST CHURCH PROPERTY GETS NEW PAVEMENT! – 10/21/20

We extend many thanks as well as great appreciation for the two generous donors who allowed the much needed repaving of the first church parking lots. Enjoy the new flat ‘trip free’ & ‘easy walking’ pavement!

NEWS FLASH – OUTDOOR COFFEE HOUR MEETING – SATURDAY – 10/10/20 @ 10 AM

Next Saturday, October 10, we will again have our outdoor Coffee Hour in front of the church, weather permitting. As it is getting colder this may be our last one. Hope to see you there! We continue our online Zoom Coffee Hour each Wednesday at 7 PM. Click the link on the calendar on the

Coffee Hour & Church Meeting – 09/12/20

Pictures from Saturday’s outdoor meeting.

PAINTING OF HISTORIC SANCTUARY CONTINUES

Watch This Page To follow The Much Anticipated Painting Of Our Church Sanctuary. Newest Pictures Appear First 08/08/20 – Scaffolding 08/07/20 – Floor Taping: 08/04/20 – Past paints applied. KEEP RETURNING, MORE TO FOLLOW…….

FOLLOWUP! – OUTDOOR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP COFFEE HOUR – 08/08/20

Join Old friends Or Meet New People. Join Us At First Church Saturday Morning August 8th At 10:00 AM. Bring your own chair. Refreshments will be served. We will have some refreshments if you forget to bring your own!

FIRST CHURCH IN PEMBROKE STARTS NEW PATH

Members Overwhelmingly Pass Changes At Thursday’s Official All Church Meeting On July 30th, 2020 as the sun was setting in a colorful display that would delight any sailor, the Membership voted to turn away from past affiliations and move forward as a local Congregational Church in association with the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches

PICTURES FROM ALL CHURCH MEETING

ALL CHURCH MEETING – 07/30/20

The future search for a settled pastor of First Church is contingent on the vote at the 07/30/2020 All-Church meeting!

OUTDOOR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP COFFEE HOUR – 07/11/20

Join Old friends Or Meet New People. Join First Church Saturday Morning July 11th At 10:00 AM. Bring your own chair and coffee. We will have some refreshments if you forget to bring your own!

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION – 07/04/20

Members of the congregation share their 4th of July firework pictures

RED CROSS – THANK YOU & REPORT – 06/27/20

AMANDA LITTLE AWARDED REV. ROBERT MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP – 06/14/20

My mom used to always tell me “The greatest gift you can give a child is the gift of faith”. I can’t wait to pass on the same to my own children.

FELLOWSHIP! – 06/13/20

First church in Pembroke Celebrates outside on a beautiful Saturday morning with coffee and fellowship

Cupcake Outreach – 06/08/20

First Church In Pembroke reaches out to youth

A devotional from Rev Bob Naylor – “Pandemic House Uncluttering” – 06/08/20

The pandemic has offered us a time to reflect upon what’s important in life. The isolation time has given us a chance to understand how much we need each other and what are the caring attitudes that we need to nurture. It has reminded us of how much our disagreements are small compared to what...

HOW DO WE PREPARE FOR THE RETURN TO CHURCH?

Read some of the guidelines and policies that are being instituted for your protection.

PASTOR’S NOTE: HEALTHY SELF CARE – 06/03/20

Unburden Ourselves Vs. Traumatizing Others

First Church Hosted Successful Blood Drive – 05/16/20

Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday May 16th, First Church In Pembroke, MA hosted the American Red Cross in the shared effort to save lives through facilitating donations From volunteers in the community. First Church gratefully acknowledges and thanks all who participated in this important effort, especially organizer Karan Little. Each donation helps to save up

Church Walk Through & NewsLetter Production 04/29/20

View the inside of First Church In Pembroke on a sunny day in late April. Newsletter Production & Distribution

Greetings from the FCP Creative Crafters

Hope you are all safe and healthy with our “new way of life.” Wanted to let members know that the Creative Crafters have been busy making masks for essential workers in our town. Your church wants to extend to its members, masks, to keep you safe and healthy. Below is an announcement made on April 27th by

Pastor’s Letter – May 2020

I remember growing up I had a strong dislike for May. May was the time of the year when we were forced in school to be a part of a May Pole Dance. From my perspective as a young child it was the dumbest thing we ever did in school. Ever… Historically some have written

May 2020

Pastor’s Letter I remember growing up I had a strong dislike for May. May was the time of the year when we were forced in school to be a part of a May Pole Dance. From my perspective as a young child it was the dumbest thing we ever did in school. Ever… Historically some

A Note From Your Pastor:

Pastor Note – Some Important Thoughts

Easter Letter – 04/09/20

Palms Available – Holy Week

Our online Palm Sunday Service production is over but you can still view at the Church website firstchurchinpembroke.org or clicking here. Additionally, Palms are available! A small group of masked & gloved congregants met briefly at the parking lot in front of First Church this late afternoon to pack Palms in zip-lock bags. The bundle of palms arrived two

Pastor’s Corner – April 2020

One thing I know about fear is that it interferes with our relationship to God. By the time you get this newsletter, Easter will be less than two weeks away. Because of what’s going on in the world today, you will have some unique choices as to where to worship. You can choose between the kitchen,

Devotional – 03/29/20

Look Up and Listen Closely – Walking Toward the Sunrise A Devotional Word from Our Renewal Consultant Rev. Robert Naylor (The physical distancing realities have caused me to be unable to complete a key element in our shared renewal process, The Teaming and Dreaming event. However I will soon be sending along to you the

NOTICE: St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Canceled

An Irish Blessing May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks. May your heart be as light as a song. May each day bring you bright happy hours That stay with you all year long.