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First News For JULY/AUGUST 2025 |
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Note from Our Pastor . . .
Dear Church,
You had me at “How do
you feel about reimagining Church?” The evening ride to Whitman was beautiful.
The afternoon light touched the green fields of Spring; surrendering to the day,
at the threshold of summer. The gravitational pull present pushed me forward
along the country backroads towards Whitman. I had been searching for a church
ready to embrace the future with joyful curiosity and courageous enough to
trust God’s divine Spirit. The small voice whispered in prayer, “I have a place
for you.”
The search committee
discerned and diligently worked through the paces of a Pastoral Search for two
years. I read profiles too, discerned, applied and interviewed. Even considered
non parish ministry roles. Nothing felt quite right. Until that evening, when I
stepped into the First Congregational Church in Whitman and met the team; Mark
H’s humorous greeting at the door; Donna, Cheryl, Jeanne’s warmth and
thoughtful questions; Elaine’s smile and open arms; and the sanctuary all said,
We’ve been waiting for you.
I feel so blessed to
embark on this great adventure with you, as your new settled Pastor, accepting
the invitation put forth to us by God. The prophet Isaiah proclaimed, God is “about
to do a new thing, now it springs forth; do you not perceive it? I will make a
way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Together, let us
listen. Let us proclaim. Let us continue to see what springs forth and trust
the path before us.
Thank you to the
Search Committee, the leadership and ministry teams, Rev. Rick Giragosian, Rev. Bob Naylor, and to you, the congregation,
for all the hard work.
Joyfully in faith
Your Pastor and Teacher,
Rev. Patricia
Email: revpatriciaberry@gmail.com
Our deepest prayers and sympathy go
out to family and friends of Barbara
Parsons who recently passed away on Sunday, May 4th at the age of 93. Barbara was a beloved member of the church
family and will be missed.
Reverend
Patricia Berry
65 and 50 Year Members
Congratulations to Roberta
Spencer, David Morris and Russ
Greene who have joined the “longevity” club!
Roberta and David are both 50 year members and Russ is a 65 year member!!
All three have contributed so much over the years during
their journey of faith and continue to be very active in church life! If you
see them in passing, thank them for their continued service.
Graduates
Congratulations to Casey
Coots who is graduating from 8th grade! Casey has been accepted to Cardinal
Spellman High School. We are all so proud of her hard work in academics as well
as church life. Not sure what we would do without her “CAN DO” energy!
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Max Boyce |
July 1 |
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Evelyn Moulton |
July 1 |
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Donna Coughlin |
July 7 |
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Michael Lauzon |
July 9 |
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James Travis |
July 17 |
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Janice Abbatangelo |
July 28 |
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Michelle Stransky |
August 3 |
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Cheryl Clark |
August 9 |
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Kayla Crawford |
August 27 |
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Maddison Barr |
August 27 |
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