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Week of August 10, 2026

Inspired, encouraging, serving and seeking… Together in life’s joys and challenges… Making a difference! 

Interim Search Team Members join Rev. Katie Cole in the Litany of Welcome, (l-r)

Rev. Katie, Julia Wistran, Stephen Rose, Jason Johnson, and Sharon Thomas on Sunday, August 9th.

Rev. Katie will be working from home on Mondays, and in the church office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. More pics below from her first Sunday, and her email is provided as well.

 Sandwich making for Capuchin Mobile Ministries

Thursday August 27th, 9-10am, Clark Hall

Questions? Contact Jim Scofield

How Can I support Immigrants with Time or Resources?

Updated 8/3/26

"I was a stranger and you invited me in." Matthew 25

Below are a variety of actions, vigils, protests, organizations, with a common goal of protecting and supporting immigrants.  

ECCO/Essex County Community Organization: https://www.eccoaction.org/  

LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts: https://www.lucemass.org/ 

La Collaborativa: https://la-colaborativa.org/ 



BIJAN/Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network: https://www.beyondbondboston.org/ 

LUCE Immigrant Hotline LUCEMass.org 

Call 617-370-5023 to bring in support if you think you see ICE in your area.

Al-Anon is an organization that offers experience, strength and hope to families who are

struggling with alcoholism and addiction. It is a very safe place to share the challenges of

difficult family situations. We at Al-Anon are very grateful to the First Church of Swampscott which has offered us space to hold our meetings, as below:

Tuesday nights at 7:30

Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the library

Thursdays at noon in the library

Please join us! For more information, please email Jodie or Laurie. Thanks.