APPEAL FOR SUMMER FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
During the summer, church attendance wanes with the arrival of the beautiful weather, vacations, and being on that wonderful, slower summer schedule. Consequently, our Food Pantry donations dwindle, meaning less food and supplies to stock the shelves at the Westford & Lowell Food Pantries.
This June, before you go away, why not drop off your Food Pantry donations for the entire summer?
If we all make a note to ourselves to bring 12 items to church in the month of June, it will really make a big difference for the Open Pantry shelves in Westford & Lowell. They are always in need of non-perishables which could be considered a nutritious part of a meal, including, but not limited to:
Canned vegetables, canned fruits, fruit juices, canned beef, turkey or chicken, canned soups and stews, tuna, pasta, cereals, powdered milk, macaroni & cheese, rice, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, and beans.
Thank you, and have a safe and wonderful summer!
Leah Grenier
Outreach Food Pantry Coordinator
A big thank you to the team of volunteers who deliver our donations to the Open Pantries in Westford & Lowell throughout the year: Barb Anderson, Wendy Brown, Stephanie Devlin, Muriel Drake, Andrea Flaherty, Leah Grenier, Chris Kandianis, Leigh Kellee, Tom & Carolyn Lumenello, Janice Maienza, Linda Marple, Ellen Martins, Patti Mason, Desree Polevy, Chris Robinson, Bob Shaw, and Steve Smith.
Rev. George Downey It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Rev. George Downey’s passing. He was a longtime minister of First Parish Church United, and was a strong pillar in Westford during his time here. A memorial service is being planned for October 14 at 2:00pm, to be held at First Parish Church of Groton where he became a member after moving. In the days and weeks ahead, we will have opportunity to celebrate his legacy, mourn his loss, and reach out to each other in support and love.
