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Pastor Ian will be away starting this Monday, August 5. He will return August 16th. Rev Joe Amico will be covering Pastoral Care for Ian. He is from Salem Tabernacle Church.

First Church is happy to announce the band,

"Riverside Renaissance Swing Band"

Will be playing on August 18th from 5-7 PM on the Church's front lawn. The musical ensemble has a female vocalist, trumpets, trombones, saxophones, drummer, bassist, guitarist, + pianist playing swing electrifying big band, rock and roll classics and even some contemporary hits.

The concert has no charge, but we are asking for everyone to bring a food item to donate to the Swampscott food pantry or a cash donation. Hope to See You There!

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.

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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