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Thank You & God Bless,
Spencer Aguiar
Church Administrator
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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. She would welcome a meeting with all members of the community. If you'd like to meet with her this week, please see the link below to schedule a meeting.
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Welcome Rev. Katie Cole
On Sunday, August 9, 2026,
First Church welcomed
Rev. Katie Cole
as our Interim Minister.
Rev. Katie will journey with us for the next year or more, until a new Settled Pastor is named. We are excited to have this NC native, and Boston resident, as our Interim Minister.
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GAME on....
Here are a few pictures of the GAME night, held on Friday, August 14th. We had about 8 tables of enthusiastic game players, of all ages, and some good eaters.
Chances are good we will do this again, perhaps in the late fall or early winter!
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Announcing the
Women's Retreat
We will gather at the
Nahant Village Church
on Saturday, September 26th
from 10 am to 4 pm
for a special program! Details to follow!
This is a great opportunity for new women in the church, and for those who have been around a while.
We can promise interesting discussions, time for relaxation and reflection, great food, fun, and fellowship!
Email Holly here if you have questions
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UPCOMING!
Sandwich making for Capuchin Mobile Ministries
Thursday August 27th, 9-10am, Clark Hall
Questions? Contact Jim Scofield
Blessing of the Backpacks
for students of all ages, teachers and administrators
Sunday, September 6th
Homecoming 2026
Choir/Sunday School return
Start of the New Church Year
Sunday, September 13th
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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.
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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.
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The First Church in Swampscott UCC |
SWAMPSCOTT, MASSACHUSETTS
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