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Week of January 18, 2026

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

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Thank You & God Bless,


Spencer Aguiar

Church Administrator

Sandwich making for CMM, Thursday February 12, 9-10. Meet in Clarke Hall. Thanks, Jim/Sharon Scofield


Coffee and Conversations is BACK on all Sunday's, except Communion Sundays. We look forward to seeing NEW and familiar faces. Meeting at 9:10 am in the library. C&C is a time to connect with others in the church, and preview and unpack the scripture reading of the day.

HOW CAN I ACTIVELY SUPPORT IMMIGRANTS?


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

Below are a variety of actions, vigils, protests, organizations, whose common goal is to support and protect immigrants. Consider participating as part of your spiritual preparation for Christmas and beyond into the New Year!


ATTEND WEEKLY EVENTS:  


WEDNESDAYS, 11am-1pm:  Bearing Witness Weekly Vigil/Protest   Burlington ICE Center, 1000 District Ave., Burlington (Parking in Macy's overflow parking)


THURSDAYS, 11am-1pm:  Justice 4 All Thursdays Burlington ICE Center (same as above)


SATURDAYS, 11-1pmStandout (No Fear Street Theatre) Burlington ICE Center (same as above)


SUPPORT WITH TIME OR RESOURCES:

Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN)

Beyond Bond Fund

La Colaborativa

LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts


 "I was a stranger and you invited me in." Matthew 25:35 In the past week, you may have noticed a large sign adjacent.   to the nativity plus colorful yard signs planted in the front lawn. The smaller signs represent the same scripture in 16 different languages. In the midst of the dehumanizing treatment of our immigrant brothers and sisters, participants involved in the social justice initiative wanted to emphasize a message of Welcome and Peace, especially in light of the immigrant journey encapsulated in the nativity of Jesus

 ATTEND WEEKLY EVENTS:


WEDNESDAYS, 11 am-1pm:




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.

The First Church Swampscott

40 Monument Avenue

Swampscott, MA 01907


Senior Pastor: The Rev. Ian Holland

Director of Music Ministries: Patricia Clark


Church Council 2024-2025

Chair: Clarke Orzalli

Clerk: Melissa Foye

Treasurer: David Foye

Members: Janet Fischer, Melissa Foye, Susan Hamilton, Betty McNeil,

Stephen Rose, Heidi Whear, and Julia Wistran

The First Church in Swampscott UCC |
SWAMPSCOTT, MASSACHUSETTS
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