Update from Food Pantry

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Web Editor

Jane Zerby writes:

To food pantry volunteers and supporters:

We had a very busy day at pantry yesterday and I want to thank all of you who came to help. You were all terrific! 55 folks came through our doors, quite a large number for us, and we were able to give everyone fresh bread, fruits and vegetables, a wide assortment of staples, and an added treat: donated Girl Scout cookies which brought a smile to all.

Several folks were first-time visitors, so the word about our pantry is still spreading. As usual, our customers included people of all ages and races, speaking several different languages. I think we now have our procedures, and the food, better organized for an easier flow of traffic; we can more easily help people in wheelchairs or who have other disabilities. We’ve learned a lot in 3+ years.

Thanks again, so much, for all your help.

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What’s Happening this Sunday, February 19th, at First Church

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Church Office

Please note: During the month of February, Rev. Terry Burke will be on leave, using up a month of accrued sabbatical time. Rev. Marshall Hawkins will be on call for pastoral emergencies.

11 a.m. Sunday Service: Our preacher is Rev. Marshall Hawkins, the affiliate minister at First Church. Rev. Hawkins will deliver a sermon titled “To Save and To Savor.”

Please join us following the service for coffee and light refreshments. Thank you to Courtney Feeley Karp and Roy Karp for hosting Coffee Hour.

Weekly Newsletter: February 16

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Church Office

All new items will be listed first in each section and preceded by three asterisks (***).

Tonight: Adult RE – Croning

A new Croning group will begin tonight from 7 to 9 pm and go for 6 weeks. If you are interested in participating and/or want more information, please contact Margaret.

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CHURCH HAPPENINGS

During the month of February, Rev. Terry Burke will be on leave, using up a month of accrued sabbatical time. Rev. Marshall Hawkins will be on call for pastoral emergencies.

*** Sunday, Feb. 19th***

Sabbatical Minister Rev. Marshall Hawkins will be preaching the sermon “To Save and to Savor.”

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What’s happening this Sunday, February 12th, at First Church

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Church Office

Please note: During the month of February, Rev. Terry Burke will be on leave, using up a month of accrued sabbatical time. Rev. Marshall Hawkins will be on call for pastoral emergencies.

9:30 a.m. Newcomers’ Breakfast: All are welcome to join us in the Dining Room for a Newcomers’ Breakfast. Longtime church members, first-time visitors, and everyone in between are warmly invited to attend. Share a yummy morning meal with us as we build community and get to know each other a little better.

11 a.m. Sunday Service: Our guest preacher is Kye Flannery, a seminarian at Harvard Divinity School. She lives in Dorchester with a cat who may be a deity.

She describes herself as a “psychology geek” who loves to read old books by Carl Rogers and Rollo May. She also loves cooking and is always looking for good bread recipes.

Please join us following the service for coffee and light refreshments. Thank you to Cathy Baisly and Carolyn Dooman for hosting Coffee Hour.

7 p.m. Love, Music, & Chocolate: A Tower Benefit Concert with John Muratore.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door ($15 advance/$20 door for students & seniors). Proceeds will benefit First Church’s Tower Fund.

E-mail fcjpvalentine@gmail.com to reserve your seats!

Weekly Newsletter: February 9

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Church Office

All new items will be listed first in each section and preceded by three asterisks (***). Find us online at:http://www.firstchurchjp.org;

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CHURCH HAPPENINGS

During the month of February, Rev. Terry Burke will be on leave, using up a month of accrued sabbatical time. Rev. Marshall Hawkins will be on call for pastoral emergencies.

*** Sunday, Feb. 12th***

Newcomers’ Breakfast – 9:30 a.m.
All are welcome to join us in the Dining Room on February 12th for a Newcomers’ Breakfast. Longtime church members, first-time visitors, and everyone in between are warmly invited to attend. Share a yummy morning meal with us as we build community and get to know each other a little better. Please RSVP to Paul Miller. Longtime members, let him know if you can bring a dish to the potluck breakfast.

Sunday’s guest preacher is Kye Flannery, a seminarian at Harvard Divinity School. She lives in Dorchester with a cat who may be a deity. She describes herself as a “psychology geek” who loves to read old books by Carl Rogers and Rollo May. She also loves cooking and is always looking for good bread recipes.

Please join us following the service for coffee and light refreshments. Thank you to Cathy Baisly and Carolyn Dooman for hosting Coffee Hour.

The Tower Benefit Concert, with John Muratore, is at 7 p.m. on the 12th. Get your tickets now!

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REMINDER: “Love, Music and Chocolate”: a benefit concert for the Tower Fund – Sunday, February 12, at 7 p.m.

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Web Editor

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early at a soirée of beautiful music and decadent desserts featuring JP’s renowned classical guitarist John Muratore!

Mr. Muratore teaches classical guitar at Dartmouth College and Boston University. He is the coordinator of the guitar program at All Newton Music School and a guitarist with Counterpoint Chorus.

The concert is Sunday evening, February 12, at 7 p.m. at First Church. Attending as a couple is not required! A few non-chocolate and vegan items will be provided as well.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door ($15 advance/$20 door for students & seniors). Proceeds will benefit First Church’s Tower Fund. E-mail fcjpvalentine@gmail.com to reserve your seats!

Nota bene: This event is not suitable for young children.

Worship 101 – Adult RE at First Church beginning in March

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Church Office

Interested in worship – what we do and how we do it at our church? Rev. Terry Burke will be leading a four session class on Wednesdays in March, called Worship 101. We’ll learn about the elements of our worship tradition, as well as what’s involved in choosing hymns, creating prayers, organizing sermons. Sessions will start on March 7th and run 7:30-9PM at the church.

Newcomers’ Breakfast – Sunday, February 12th, 9:30 a.m.

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Church Office

All are welcome to join us in the Dining Room on February 12th for a Newcomers’ Breakfast. Longtime church members, first-time visitors, and everyone in between are warmly invited to attend. Share a yummy morning meal with us as we build community and get to know each other a little better. Please RSVP to Paul Miller. Longtime members, let him know if you can bring a dish to the potluck breakfast.

What’s Happening this Sunday, February 5, at First Church

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Church Office

Please note: During the month of February, Rev. Terry Burke will be on leave, using up a month of accrued sabbatical time. Rev. Marshall Hawkins will be on call for pastoral emergencies.

11 a.m. Sunday Service: Our guest preacher on Sunday is Rev. Clyde Grubbs, who serves as the minister-at-large of the Tuckerman Creative Ministries for Justice and Healing. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Please join us following the service for coffee and light refreshments. Thank you to George Smith for hosting Coffee Hour.

Weekly Newsletter: February 2

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Church Office

All new items will be listed first in each section and preceded by three asterisks (***). Find us online at:http://www.firstchurchjp.org;

Choir: Tonight at 8 p.m.

Tomorrow: Friday, February 3rd, 7PM

Rev. Terry Burke, Nancy Nee Hanifin, and Jen Roy will be sharing their experiences walking the Camino pilgrimage at a J.P. Forum event at our church on Friday, February 3rd at 7PM. Join us for “Buon Camino! Pilgrimage in the Modern World.”

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CHURCH HAPPENINGS

During the month of February, Rev. Terry Burke will be on leave, using up a month of accrued sabbatical time. Rev. Marshall Hawkins will be on call for pastoral emergencies.

*** Sunday, Feb. 5th***

Our guest preacher on Sunday is Rev. Clyde Grubbs, who serves as the minister-at-large of the Tuckerman Creative Ministries for Justice and Healing. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Please join us following the service for coffee and light refreshments. Thank you to George Smith for hosting Coffee Hour.

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