Pilgrim Church is located at 24 Athens Street, just off of Bridge Street (3A), in North Weymouth. There is a parking lot and the building is accessible via an elevator and ramps. Worship and children's religious education take place Sunday mornings Sept-June from 10:00-11:00 and we offer snacks and conversation during 'coffee hour' at 11:00. Since 1852, Pilgrim has offered a beautiful and peaceful sanctuary to all who wish to attend. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!
Interim Pastor:
Rev. Fred Hayes
The Rev. Fred Hayes recently completed an interim ministry at North Community Church, UCC in Marshfield. While he was ordained a minister in the United Church of Christ in 2014 he has over 25 years of experience in management and pastoral positions in churches and non-profit organizations. He has worked in 11 churches, several non-profits, and most recently worked for 5 years at the Massachusetts Council of Churches.
Fred grew up in the city of Boston where his father was a Boston Police Detective. His family vacationed on Cape Cod in his childhood. He attended school at the Sudbury Valley School, UMass Boston, the Catholic University of America, the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis and the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. Fred loves music, literature and psychology. He is an avid explorer of new technology.
He is married to the Rev. Patricia Hayes who is the pastor of Christ Congregational Church in Brockton. They have 2 adult children and 2 grandchildren. They own a home in Waldoboro Maine near their grandchildren and hope to retire there someday. Rev. Fred is drawn to the friendliness of Pilgrim Congregational Church of North Weymouth and is happy to provide a bridge in ministry until a settled pastor may be found.
Fred grew up in the city of Boston where his father was a Boston Police Detective. His family vacationed on Cape Cod in his childhood. He attended school at the Sudbury Valley School, UMass Boston, the Catholic University of America, the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis and the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. Fred loves music, literature and psychology. He is an avid explorer of new technology.
He is married to the Rev. Patricia Hayes who is the pastor of Christ Congregational Church in Brockton. They have 2 adult children and 2 grandchildren. They own a home in Waldoboro Maine near their grandchildren and hope to retire there someday. Rev. Fred is drawn to the friendliness of Pilgrim Congregational Church of North Weymouth and is happy to provide a bridge in ministry until a settled pastor may be found.
Director of Children's Education: Danielle Cope-Sullivan
Danielle Cope-Sullivan is a longtime member of Pilgrim Congregational Church. Danielle is certified in CPR and has been teaching Sunday School for 14 years. Her teaching approach combines lessons, games and interaction. Being a mother, Danielle understands child learn in many ways! She also serves on the Church Council.
Director of Music: Taylor Kirkwood
Taylor Kirkwood, graduate of Umass Dartmouth, has worked with the 20cent Fiction theatre company, and Stoneham theatre as well as Artbarn. An active musician in the Boston area, Taylor enjoys working with adults and children, composing new pieces, accompanying singers, teaching, and collaborating with local composers/artists.
