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Week of April 12, 2026

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

Easter Offering continues through April 20. World Central Kitchen is an amazing non-profit that provides fresh

meals in response to humanitarian, climate and community crises.  You may donate by check to First Church,

putting "Easter offering" in the memo line or by donating online through Vanco at www.thefirstchurch.org, and 

click the 'Easter Special offering link'.

Please let us know THIS WEEK if you are able to attend the Celebration for Pastor Ian and Pam! We need numbers for catering. The event is SATURDAY, APRIL 25th, 5pm-7pm in Clarke Hall. Please email maureenowark@gmail.com by Friday!

Volunteers for Capuchin mobile ministries Sandwich making . Wednesday May 6th 9-10, Clark hall. Questions?

Jim/Sharon Scofield

From Patty Clark, Director of Music Ministries,

For many years now, I've been honored to sing with Cantemus, a chamber chorus, known for its exciting performances of eclectic and thought-provoking repertoire. Our upcoming spring concerts WILL BE DIFFERENT! We will be singing a program of American standards - pop tunes old and new - from the swing era to more contemporary classics, and we'll be sharing the stage with the amazing pop/jazz vocalist, Miranda Russell.  This concert will be light, it will be FUN, and you won't want to miss it! (This would be the perfect concert to invite friends who are on the fence about choral music!) I encourage you to check out the Manchester concert, performed on the beautiful stage of Manchester-Essex High School. (Be sure to order your tickets soon! And tell them Patty Clark sent you!)

Coffee and Conversations takes place 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 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.