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MINISTRY OF MISSION & SERVICE

Ministry Members:  Tish Verzino (Chairperson), Peg Underhill, Carol Maynard, Martha Crawford, Michael Gettings, and Doug Joseph

About the Ministry: 

The Ministry of Mission & Service is responsible for the church's outreach and service, both locally and globally.  It seeks to support the mission efforts of individuals and groups; educate the congregation about giving and service opportunities; advocate for mission and justice issues; and advocate and interpret the church's world wide mission.

Mission & Service welcomes both input and participation by individuals and groups with a "passion" for any kind of outreach or advocacy work.  Please contact the church office if you would like information about any Mission & Service program.

For Information:  Contact Martha Crawford at mscwestwood@msn.com

PROGRAMS

Rosie's Place

SANDWICHES:  On the third Monday of every month, October through May, First Parish prepares and delivers ten dozen ham & cheese sandwiches to Rosie's Place in Boston.  Sandwiches are prepared and donated by volunteers, coordinated by parishioner Thelma Bruno.  If you would like to help with this long-standing volunteer effort, please contact the church office at 781-326-5344. 

Pumpkins With a Purpose 

Every fall, First Parish hosts the "Pumpkins With a Purpose" pumpkin patch, where the community is invited to purchase beautiful pumpkins and gourds.  The Patch, staffed by volunteers, runs from mid-October through Halloween and provides a wonderful gathering place for friends and families while they search for that perfect pumpkin.

Why "Pumpkins With a Purpose"?  Because our pumpkins have a mission!  All proceeds from their sale benefit First Parish outreach efforts, with disbursement determined by First Parish's Ministry of Mission & Service.  Each pumpkin is not only a decorative symbol of the season, but also a way to help others.  It doesn't get any better than that!

Click here for pictures of the Patch!

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Last Updated:  03/15/2006
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