Roxbury Twelfth Baptist Church involves several laypersons representing various cultures and languages. The congregation then responds with the same verses in English. At The United Parish in Brookline the youth choir held a special fall project. It began with a workshop by a guest drumming artist. The First Baptist Church of Agawam started a single parent support group in September that will meet weekly.
Discussions center around areas of concern, stress, growth and the pressures of society.
This group is intended for all parents facing the social challenges of single life. A core group from the church had been learning about and practicing communication skills and conflict management. They gave an interim report at the first meeting. Two representatives of From Conflict to Community directed the two meetings. In September, Hazel Clark, a member of First Baptist, Abington, celebrated her 101st birthday.