Minister & Staff
Lead Minister: Rev. Dr. Michelle Walsh
Michelle came to First Parish Church in 2022, as an expression of her deep commitment to our faith tradition. She wants to commit herself to “on the ground” work of leading and developing a small, vibrant, urban congregation. Michelle has extensive urban ministry and youth ministry experience and has a true understanding of what it means to be a minister in a thriving community like Taunton.
In addition to being an ordained UU minister, Michelle is a licensed clinical social worker and pastoral therapist. She currently lives in Quincy with her husband. Michelle can be contacted by calling the church office or via email at michelle@revmichellewalsh.com
Michelle came to First Parish Church in 2022, as an expression of her deep commitment to our faith tradition. She wants to commit herself to “on the ground” work of leading and developing a small, vibrant, urban congregation. Michelle has extensive urban ministry and youth ministry experience and has a true understanding of what it means to be a minister in a thriving community like Taunton.
In addition to being an ordained UU minister, Michelle is a licensed clinical social worker and pastoral therapist. She currently lives in Quincy with her husband. Michelle can be contacted by calling the church office or via email at michelle@revmichellewalsh.com
Director of Lifespan Faith Formation and Family Ministries: April Rosario
April came to First Parish Church and Unitarian Universalism in 2015. She and her husband, Chris, were looking for a church their children could grow up in that reflected the values they wanted to raise them with. April began serving as our DRE in 2018 and has grown our program for a one room school house to a 4 room program for you kids and youth and created a full Adult RE program as well.
In her hiring statement April said, "I'm really excited for the future of the RE program and the journey that lies ahead. We have such an amazing group of children, youth and adults at First Parish and I'm honored to be leading the effort to continue building the RE program." April can be contacted at DRE@FirstParishTaunton.org for all RE related matters and at Office@firstparishtaunton.org for all office matters.
April came to First Parish Church and Unitarian Universalism in 2015. She and her husband, Chris, were looking for a church their children could grow up in that reflected the values they wanted to raise them with. April began serving as our DRE in 2018 and has grown our program for a one room school house to a 4 room program for you kids and youth and created a full Adult RE program as well.
In her hiring statement April said, "I'm really excited for the future of the RE program and the journey that lies ahead. We have such an amazing group of children, youth and adults at First Parish and I'm honored to be leading the effort to continue building the RE program." April can be contacted at DRE@FirstParishTaunton.org for all RE related matters and at Office@firstparishtaunton.org for all office matters.
Music Director: Gregory Moses
First Parish Church is thrilled to announce our new Music Director is Greg Moses! Greg is a pianist, vocal teacher, choral director, and instructor. He found Unitarian Universalism in 2015. Since joining the UU community Greg has spent each summer volunteering his time to perform music for summer services at his first spiritual home in Providence.
Greg started playing piano at age 7. Greg earned a Bachelor of Arts in music from Rhode Island College and has taught piano since 2002. Greg co-owns The Piano Key in Seekonk, MA, Please speak with Greg if you would like to participate in music making. On Sundays, you will most likely find him seated at the church's piano. Welcome Greg!
First Parish Church is thrilled to announce our new Music Director is Greg Moses! Greg is a pianist, vocal teacher, choral director, and instructor. He found Unitarian Universalism in 2015. Since joining the UU community Greg has spent each summer volunteering his time to perform music for summer services at his first spiritual home in Providence.
Greg started playing piano at age 7. Greg earned a Bachelor of Arts in music from Rhode Island College and has taught piano since 2002. Greg co-owns The Piano Key in Seekonk, MA, Please speak with Greg if you would like to participate in music making. On Sundays, you will most likely find him seated at the church's piano. Welcome Greg!
Church Green Farmer's Market Manager: Veronica Palladino
Veronica Palladino has been a member of First Parish Church since 2017 and is excited to be managing the Church Green Farmers Market. Veronica holds a BA in International Agriculture and Rural Development from Cornell University. Veronica grew up on a dairy farm and lives at Spring Rain Farm in East Taunton, where she and her husband William McCaffrey operate their own farming business producing fruit and pastured pork. Veronica loves working in community and sharing her knowledge about food from the field to the table. Veronica can be contacted at CGFMmanager@firstparishtaunton.org
Veronica Palladino has been a member of First Parish Church since 2017 and is excited to be managing the Church Green Farmers Market. Veronica holds a BA in International Agriculture and Rural Development from Cornell University. Veronica grew up on a dairy farm and lives at Spring Rain Farm in East Taunton, where she and her husband William McCaffrey operate their own farming business producing fruit and pastured pork. Veronica loves working in community and sharing her knowledge about food from the field to the table. Veronica can be contacted at CGFMmanager@firstparishtaunton.org
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Chalice Thrift Store Manager: Brianna LaBrie
Brianna LaBrie has been a member of First Parish Church since 2017 and is now managing our Chalice Thrift Store. If you have any questions or need any help, come on in on Thursday 5pm - 7pm or any Friday or Saturday 10am - 2pm and ask for Bri she will be very glad to help you with any and all of your Thrifting needs! Bri can be contacted at chalicethriftstore@gmail.com |
Matthew Mission Food Pantry Volunteers
When the Director of our Matthew Mission Outreach Center, Mark Cook, retired in 2020 he left behind quite the legacy, and from that legacy our Matthew Mission Food Pantry was born and named in honor of all the good works done by the outreach center. This mission is vital to our community and run by a group of hard working and dedicated volunteers, specifically Normand Grenier, Emily Weiland, and Mark Cook who ensure that the pantry is open, stocked and ready to serve every Saturday morning from 9:30 am- 11:30 am. To contact the Matthew Mission Food Pantry please email matthewmissionfoodpantry@gmail.com
When the Director of our Matthew Mission Outreach Center, Mark Cook, retired in 2020 he left behind quite the legacy, and from that legacy our Matthew Mission Food Pantry was born and named in honor of all the good works done by the outreach center. This mission is vital to our community and run by a group of hard working and dedicated volunteers, specifically Normand Grenier, Emily Weiland, and Mark Cook who ensure that the pantry is open, stocked and ready to serve every Saturday morning from 9:30 am- 11:30 am. To contact the Matthew Mission Food Pantry please email matthewmissionfoodpantry@gmail.com
