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

 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.

Committee Chair Guidelines (PDF)

Safe Church Policy (PDF)

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

Deborah Chase (Co-Chair)         2027

Kristen Babcock (Co-Chair) 2027

Jeannette Mitchell                          2028

Linda Twomey                     2028

Wendy Brown* 2029

Betsey Drollett* 2029

 

Finance Committee – 6 members/3 year terms

John McCann 2027

Paul Bourque 2027

Tommie Magazu 2028

Dave Gordon 2028

Jim Gavin* 2027

Ernie Cormier* 2027

Invested Funds Committee - 5 members / 4 year terms

Jim Miller 2027

David Drollett 2028

John Litchfield 2028

Jack Wallace 2029

Rachel Hughes* 2030

Denominational Affairs Committee – 3 members/1 year terms

Elizabeth Robinson* (chair)          2027

Tommie Magazu*                            2027

Percy Child                                    2027

Cathy Harder-Bernier* 2027

 

James Library Board – 9 members/3 year terms

Cara Moretti*                         2027

Donna Wilson                                2027

Megan Butow*                          2027

Daniel Hannafin                            2028

George Goodwin                          2028

Jack Wallace                              2028

Beata Dragovics* 2028

Jonathan Babcock* 2029

Melanie Troupe* 2029

 

Nominating Committee – 3 members/3 year terms

Marcia Babcock                            2027

Elizabeth Robinson                        2027

Jamie Barber*                               2029

 

First Parish Preschool Executive Chair (3 year term)

Gabe Millins*                                    2029

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