Weekly News - Week of 6-28-2026

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Week of June 28, 2026

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

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Thank You & God Bless,

Spencer Aguiar

Church Administrator

Farm Share (CSA) - Connors Farm

As if you need another reason to come to coffee hour, each Sunday from mid-June to mid-October, we'll be having some fruits and vegetables from Connors Farm for offer. This is partially funded by Cherish the Earth Ministries.

Please take what you can use quickly. In the picture, we have some fresh dill that Patty Clark revived at home, from last Sunday's crop!

Movie Night - Tuesday, July 7, 6 pm

The Coffee and Conversations group invites you to our end of year movie screening of Remarkably Bright Creatures. In the 2026 film, elderly cleaner Tova Sullivan (played by Sally Field) takes the young drifter Cameron under her wing, with their deepening connection being observed and solidified by a giant Pacific Octopus!

Themes of aging, grief, and hope. May not be advisable (or hold interest) for kids under 12.

Month of July preachers!

July 5 - Rev. Teri Motley - Communion Sunday

July 12 - Rev. Teri Motley

July 19 - Amy Weston Kane

July 26 - Amy Weston Kane

Rev. Teri Motley is pictured below with Community Ministers Amanda Grant Rose and Rev. Holly Brauner. Rev. Teri will be our bridge minister this summer, as the Transition Team seeks an Interim Minister.

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Across the country, this week Americans are marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Lots of great local events going on, as well as the massive celebration in Boston. Have a safe, fun, and happy Fourth of July!

Some highlights:

Thurs. 7/2 - Reading Frederick Douglass, 4-7 pm

Town Hall Lawn in Swampscott

Fri. 7/3 - Swampscott Fireworks, 9 pm (ish)

Sat. 7/4 - Marblehead Fireworks, 9 pm (ish)

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.

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SWAMPSCOTT, MASSACHUSETTS