Rev. Rob Kinslow
A lifelong magician as well as minister, Rev. Rob has combined magic and ministry while leading worship in many Unitarian Universalist congregations. On any given Sunday, in addition to seeing a handkerchief vanish or steel rings magically link and unlink, you may also hear him sing or play guitar, for the music bug bit early on as well.
Rob’s connection with First Parish Church in Taunton is strong and deep. He served First Parish as student minister 2017 – 2019 and has served the congregation’s summer Building Bridges program on Star Island, NH nearly every year since, both as Minister of the Week and as Island Magician, offering magic shows and magic workshops.
For Rob, returning to First Parish to serve as minister is not just an honor but a kind of homecoming.Rob is a graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry and also attended Andover Newton Theological School. He has served as a chaplain at Boston Medical Center and was ordained into the Unitarian Universalist ministry in May 2021. He lives in Townshend, Vermont (yes, it’s a long commute) with his wife, Janice, a certified dog trainer. They share their home with their rescue pups, Daisy and Petey.
A lifelong magician as well as minister, Rev. Rob has combined magic and ministry while leading worship in many Unitarian Universalist congregations. On any given Sunday, in addition to seeing a handkerchief vanish or steel rings magically link and unlink, you may also hear him sing or play guitar, for the music bug bit early on as well.
Rob’s connection with First Parish Church in Taunton is strong and deep. He served First Parish as student minister 2017 – 2019 and has served the congregation’s summer Building Bridges program on Star Island, NH nearly every year since, both as Minister of the Week and as Island Magician, offering magic shows and magic workshops.
For Rob, returning to First Parish to serve as minister is not just an honor but a kind of homecoming.Rob is a graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry and also attended Andover Newton Theological School. He has served as a chaplain at Boston Medical Center and was ordained into the Unitarian Universalist ministry in May 2021. He lives in Townshend, Vermont (yes, it’s a long commute) with his wife, Janice, a certified dog trainer. They share their home with their rescue pups, Daisy and Petey.
Director of Lifespan Faith Formation: Cathy Cobbett-Walden
Cathy and her husband, John, came to visit First Parish in March of 2022 when their foster child asked to go to church. They quickly fell in love with the community, support, and the culture of everyone being welcome to participate as they are, adults and children alike.
Cathy brings with her experience working with children and adults in karate, adults with varied disabilities as a direct support professional, and her organization from office and customer service positions. Cathy holds a fourth degree black belt, enjoys practicing yoga, and you can find her rollerskating with her family most Saturdays.
Cathy and her husband, John, came to visit First Parish in March of 2022 when their foster child asked to go to church. They quickly fell in love with the community, support, and the culture of everyone being welcome to participate as they are, adults and children alike.
Cathy brings with her experience working with children and adults in karate, adults with varied disabilities as a direct support professional, and her organization from office and customer service positions. Cathy holds a fourth degree black belt, enjoys practicing yoga, and you can find her rollerskating with her family most Saturdays.
Music Director: Gregory 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.
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.
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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Administrator and Bookkeeper: Bonnie Harmon
Bonnie is a member of First Parish Church in Taunton, and serves as both our Office Administrator and bookkeeper. She is also a regular volunteer at the Matthew Mission Food Pantry and a member of the Welcoming Committee. Chalice Thrift Store Manager: Danielle Hazen
Danielle Hazen is a member of First Parish church, the manager of Chalice Thrift, and is our sexton. She teaches in our Senior Youth Faith Formation program, and is a member of our Welcoming Committee. Danielle also represents First Parish Church in Taunton at the Taunton Emergency Task Force. |
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 and Emily Weiland, 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 [email protected]
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 and Emily Weiland, 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 [email protected]
