ANNUAL MEETING ~ SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026

In accordance with Article III, Section 4.A of the By-laws of Pilgrim Church, the Annual Meeting of the congregation will be held Sunday, June 7, 2026 following the worship service.

All members are notified and encouraged to attend to finalize the slate of Officers, Boards, Committees, and other business that comes before the congregation. 

Today, as I reflect on this year’s Confirmation Class, who will be confirmed this coming Sunday, I find myself getting a bit nostalgic as I remember 30 classes of young people in my ministerial career as I enter my final year of full-time ministry. I thank God for the courage, faith, and commitment of all the young people, and now young adults, whom I have had the honor of spending time with as they walk their journey of faith. In a world that often pulls young people in many directions, all who chose to pause, reflect, ask hard questions, and publicly affirm their desire to follow the way of Jesus Christ, have a special place in my heart.

Confirmation is not about having every answer. It is about saying “yes” to a journey of faith — a journey rooted in love, justice, compassion, and hope. It is a sacred moment when young people claim for themselves the promises first spoken at baptism and recognize that they are not simply the future of the church; they are the church right now.

This group of young people we have walked with this past year has been one of the inspiring by their honesty, wisdom, and spiritual depth. We are blessed to welcome them as members of our church and as Christians who exemplify the works and ministry of Jesus Christ. They remind me to see the world with openness and possibility. Their questions have challenged me to grow deeper in my own faith. And their compassion calls the church to live more fully into Christ’s message of welcome and service.

In the United Church of Christ, we have long believed that God is still speaking, and often God speaks powerfully through the voices of young people. This class will help to shape a church that is more loving, more courageous, and more faithful to the Gospel.

To every confirmand: thank you for your willingness to learn, to serve, to care for others, and to step forward in faith. The church is stronger because of you. Your presence is a blessing, and your voice matters deeply in the life of Christ’s church.

May God continue to guide you, strengthen you, and remind you always that you are beloved, called, and never alone.



RB

2026



Last chance to sign up and help with this important and wonderful mission.

We need volunteers!

The Mission & Outreach Committee has set up a group Build Day with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth.

It is this Saturday, May 30th from 8 AM to 3 PM at their Carver renovation site on Green St.

If you are interested, please email Rev. Bill at revbill@uccduxbury.org

*Our Mission Trippers are back in action once again this weekend! We'll be meeting at 10:00 in the church kitchen to make lunches for our Habitat for Humanity crew!

PSA for parents/ grandparents/ caretakers of little ones - 

There are books, pipe cleaners, coloring pages and crayons on the back pew to help keep little hands and minds occupied during the worship service!

Help yourself at any time to whatever your family needs! 



Greetings from the Flower committee. 

Spread some cheer! During fellowship, you may see flower arrangements on a little table with a note "Spread the Cheer. Share one of these arrangements with a friend, a colleague or a neighbor whose day might be cheerier knowing these flowers have been blessed and meant to share."  

The Flower committee welcomes you to pick up a vase and spread some cheer! We have tons of vases so don't fret about getting the vase back to the flower room quickly. 

THEO OF GOLDEN book study with Angelique Kania on Tuesday, June 9th from 7 - 8:30 in the Youth Room!  

This New York Times bestseller has everyone reading and talking about it! Join me as we discover together what the buzz is all about. 

Theo of Golden is a self-published novel by singer-songwriter Allen Levi, released in October 2023. Initially intended for his desk drawer, the book became a viral phenomenon through word-of-mouth, selling over 175,000 copies before being acquired by Simon & Schuster in 2025. It is a story focused on kindness, redemption, and community in a small southern city.

You can try getting it at the library, purchase your book through Amazon, or even better, support your local bookstore 🙂 

Everyone is welcome! Start reading!