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Week of June 1, 2026

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

Month of June preachers!

June 7 - Rev. Teri Motley

June 14 - Rev. Holly Brauner

June 21 - Rev. Teri Motley

June 28 - Rev. Teri Motley

Rev. Teri Motley is HERE! ---------->

Rev. Teri will be our bridge minister this summer, as the Transition Team seeks an Interim Minister. She began her time with us on Pentecost.

This Sunday, June 7th, I’ll be participating in the Annual HAWC Walk. 

For more than 25 years, this cause has been incredibly important to me, and for so many of you have shown up to support it. Your generosity over the last 25+ years has meant more to me than you know.

I would be so grateful if you’d consider supporting the walk again this year. Every dollar provides services for those needing domestic violence support. 



Please consider making a donation at the link below. Thank you again for always standing with me! 

https://hawc.salsalabs.org/hawcwalkand5krun2026/p/moesullivan/index.html

With appreciation,

Moe

Coffee and Conversations will resume on June 14-21-28.

We welcome NEW and familiar faces. We meet 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 support Immigrants with Time or Resources?

Updated 2/16/26

"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.