Caring for our Congregation, Community & World at First Parish of Norwell
Volunteer members are the backbone of the church operations. Get involved. Inquire about joining a committee. Not only are you supporting the mission of First Parish of Norwell, but working as a team is a great way to get to know other members more deeply as well.
Our First Parish of Norwell Committees, Groups & Partner Organizations
Elected Committees
Administrative Positions
Finance Committee
Invested Funds
Nominating Committee
Parish Committee
The James Library
Standing Committees
Activities
Property Management
Shared Ministry Team
Religious Education
Membership
Worship & Music
Denominational Affairs
Partner Organizations
First Parish Preschool
The James Library and Center for the Arts
Alliance
Sunday service volunteer opportunities are also available for ushering, worship associates, and providing a pulpit arrangement.
If you have an interest in serving on an Elected Committee, please express your interest to one of the members of the Nominating Committee for future consideration.
If you have an interest in any of the other church committees or organizations, please contact the committee chair or point person. Your involvement is always welcome.
Elected Committees of First Parish of Norwell
Administrative Positions - 3 year terms
Moderator: Jon Babcock 2028
Deputy Moderator: Bernie Gardner 2028
Clerk: Les Taylor 2028
Treasurer: David Traggorth 2027
Auditor: Steve Hurt 2028
Parish Committee – 6 members/3 year terms
Derek Sulc (Co-Chair) 2026
Jeannette Mitchell 2028
Linda Twomey 2028
Gabrielle Millins 2026
Deborah Chase 2027
Kristen Babcock (Co-Chair) 2027
Finance Committee – 6 members/3 year terms
Jim Gavin 2026
Tom Magazu 2028
Steve Hurt 2026
Dave Gordon 2028
Paul Bourque 2027
John McCann 2027
Invested Funds Committee - 5 members / 4 year terms
Jack Wallace 2029
Rachel Hughes 2026
Jim Miller 2027
David Drollett 2028
John Litchfield 2028
Denominational Affairs Committee – 3 members/1 year terms
Elizabeth Robinson (chair) 2026
Tommie Magazu 2026
Karen Bernier 2026
Cathy Harder-Bernier 2026
James Library Board – 9 members/3 year terms
Jon Babcock 2026
Donna Wilson 2027
Cara Moretti 2026
Daniel Hannafin 2028
George Goodwin 2028
Page Railsback 2026
Jack Wallace 2028
Nominating Committee – 3 members/3 year terms
Marcia Babcock 2027
Elizabeth Robinson 2027
Julia Traggorth 2026
First Parish Preschool Executive Chair (3 year term
Gabe Millins 2026
Standing Committee Chairpersons
Activities Peg Kitchenham
Property Management Noel Constantino
Shared Ministry Team Mary Mercier
Congregational Care Team Marcia Babcock, Wendy Brown
Religious Education Amanda Adams
Helen Fogg Outreach Alan Prouty
Membership Betsy Gordon
Worship/Music Committee Marie Miller
Please contact the Church Office to be connected to any committee chair