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First Parish Church in Beverly
A Welcoming Congregation   

225 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915    978-922-3968    T - F, 9-1
Minister: T & W, 9 - 12; Th, 11:30 - 2

Welcome, Rejoice and Come In!

Our Mission
*       We worship, celebrate and learn together.
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We respect each other and value our differences in a way that reflects the love, compassion and openness of our faith.
*       We strive to build a better community for all people.

Our Vision
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A community of lifetime learning and caring.
*       A recognized source of active support to the larger community.
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A strong and self-sustaining First Parish community.

News, News!

We are delighted to announce that we have called Reverend Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson to be our next settled minister!  The wonderful music from adult and youth choirs and guest musicians added to the excitement and enthusiasm of this morning's service.

 Here is a letter from Reverend Kelly to all of us at FPC.

Dear Friends,

The lilacs were in bloom. I grew up surrounded by lilacs - my hometown is known for them - and when I came to visit your beautiful church, the lilacs in the parks and neighborhoods surrounding were in full bloom. There are a thousand reasons why I said 'yes' to the invitation to be your candidate; this is only one of them. But the mystic in me takes it as a kind omen, that we began our relationship when the lilacs were in bloom.

There are some things you should know, before we meet each other, face-to-face. I am a lifelong Unitarian Universalist - the words and deeds of our rich legacy of thinkers and activists have shaped who and what I am, and they continue, each day, to challenge me anew. Nurtured by our living tradition, I believe with a resolute faith in the power of religious community to save lives, grow souls, and heal the world. As a minister, I have chosen to devote my life to strengthening, leading, and transforming such communities, to help kindle the fires in our hearts that will draw us into and sustain us in the work of justice and peace.

Because this is the work I am called to do, I am tremendously excited to meet all of you in person. I have sought a congregation which, in the words of a favorite hymn by Marion Ham, "reveres the past, but trusts the dawning future more; and bids the soul, in search of truth, to venture boldly and explore." I believe you to be such a congregation, and look forward to the chance to explore with you, boldly.

In Faith,
Rev. Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson

 

"Honoring our History - Forging Our Future"       May, 16, 2010

And what a wonderful day it was! 

Notable Historical Visitors from the First Parish's Past

John Hale (1st Minister)                                      1667         Richard Salandrea

 


Sexton - Bell Ringer                                            1750         David Geikie
Ann Marie Barnard (Benefactor)                            1770         Elizabeth Grassin
Elsbeth Walker (Fishflake Hill Goodwife)                  1775         Ann Geikie
Hugh Hill (Revolutionary War Privateer)                  1775         Nat Carpenter
Robert Rantoul (Superintendent of Sunday School)  1810         Bob Wilks
Joann Prince (Cofounder of Sunday School)            1810         Deb Sweet
Hannah Hill (Cofounder of Sunday School)              1810         Nelda Quigley
Thomas Barrett (Sexton)                                     1830        Tony Constantino
Lucy Larcom (Poet)                                            1860        Melanie Hiris
Rev. Ellery Channing Butler (10th Minister)              1872        Mac Coleman
Mary Adelaide Butler (Benefactor)                         1872        Peggy Coleman
Hannah S. Bray (Benefactor)                                1880        Judy Takata
Adelaide Lovett (Director of Sunday School)            1950        Maureen Driscoll
William Howard Taft (President of the United States) 1910        Charlie Wainwright
Mrs. Helen (Nellie) Herron Taft (First Lady)               1910       Lynn Willenbrock
Abel E. Long (Mrs. Taft's Chauffeur)                        1910       Paul Willlenbrock
Louisa Putnam Loring (Author of Hymnal)                  1905       Sally Loring
Mrs. Snodgrass (Church Member)                            1955       Carol Ballantyne

 

From the Board ~
In the month of April, the Parish Board gratefully acknowledged the hard work of Steve Hoy, our Greeter each Sunday morning. Week after week it is Steve’s friendly face and charming conversation that greets members, and sets the tone for new friends and potential members who enter our space.
Please take a moment to thank Steve, and let him know that we truly appreciate his tireless, welcoming efforts.
In the month of May, the Parish Board gratefully acknowledges the hard work of Scott Ratte and Dee Migneault. Scott and Dee are busy setting up coffee and other things before the start of our Sunday Services.  
We appreciate all of their hard work, and hope they know it does not go unnoticed!

Scott D.Gorman
 Board Chairperson

MORRILL GALLERY

Steve Hoy is displaying his collection of seashell photos in the Morrill Gallery during the entire month of June.  Steve is very happy to discuss his work with anyone who is interested.
 

 

WORSHIP Services, Sunday 10 am 
    Children's religious education classes meet downstairs in Hale Hall during Sunday Worship service and a staffed nursery plus one parent for children under 3 is available

During the summer we don't hold regular church services. As events are scheduled they will be posted here.

July 18 will be a picnic at Lynch Park. Check back for details

 
 

 

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