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

The Passing of a life well lived - Deborah Senig

This Sunday, April 14, we will take time to be with Becky and Debbie's family, especially her son Brian and her grandchildren, to give thanks to God for her life, and commend her to God's care.

We will have our usual worship service on Sunday morning at 10am, followed by coffee "hour" afterwards. At around 11:30 we will start to invite those who would like to join us, to return to the sanctuary for a memorial service for Debbie. I expect the memorial to formally start at 11:45. If folks are travelling to church for the memorial service, I suggest they arrive soon after 11am to take some time to meet and greet friends and family in the Hall.

We will also have the service available on Zoom and FB Live. Zoom details will be in the Zoom/Bulletin Weekly Email.

Upcoming Cherish The Earth Events:

Annual Plant Swap, May 12, 2024, (Mother's Day)

In Clarke Hall after Church Services

One Dollar Lawn Sale, June 8, 2024, 8 am

Please Save The Dates!

New Sunday Morning Parking Signage

First Church is experiencing a number of churchgoers being dropped off in the front driveway, and the church council has been asked to address the difficulty they experience negotiating along the lawn and accessing the sidewalk between the parked cars. 

As we welcome those who are older or less agile, we are setting aside an area in the front drive limited to “Drop Off/Pick Up Only.”  There will still be a few handicap and other open slots along the curved drive, but the space between the new signs will be a “No Parking" area.  These signs will be placed outside on Sunday mornings only, unless other groups request use of them for their events.

Thank you for your understanding as we continue to work to welcome one and all.

Spiritual Conversations with Coffee in April

Group led conversations before church, about scripture and the life of faith, and the journey we are on with God and each other. April meetings will take place on April 14-21-28 at 9:10 AM in the Library.

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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.

The First Church Swampscott

40 Monument Avenue

Swampscott, MA 01907

Senior Pastor: The Rev. Ian Holland

Director of Music Ministries: Patricia Clark

Church Council 2023-2024

Chair: Clarke Orzalli

Clerk: Sharon Thomas

Treasurer: Sharon Scofield

Members: Diana Beaupre, Betty McNeil,

Susan Hamilton, Heidi Whear, Melissa Foye