Staff
Director of Lifespan Faith Formation: April Rosario
April came to Unitarian Universalism and First Parish in Taunton in 2015 when she and her husband, Chris, were looking for a church their two children could grow up in, that reflected the values they wanted to raise them with. She has been serving here as the Dir. of Lifespan Faith Formation since 2018. April is also a curriculum writer and the Director of Early Youth Resources for Soul Matters and became a credentialed religious educator at the advanced level through the UUA in 2022. April also serves as an RE consultant for other churches and for the UUA's Renaissance Advisory Team. April can be contacted at dre@firstparishtaunton.org
April came to Unitarian Universalism and First Parish in Taunton in 2015 when she and her husband, Chris, were looking for a church their two children could grow up in, that reflected the values they wanted to raise them with. She has been serving here as the Dir. of Lifespan Faith Formation since 2018. April is also a curriculum writer and the Director of Early Youth Resources for Soul Matters and became a credentialed religious educator at the advanced level through the UUA in 2022. April also serves as an RE consultant for other churches and for the UUA's Renaissance Advisory Team. April can be contacted at dre@firstparishtaunton.org
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
