Church in the Park - 2010
| Thirteen (13) Greater Taunton area churches came together on Saturday August 21st, at Memorial Park to celebrate the Taunton community in an Event named "Church in the Park". 2010 was the fourth annual event for the city of Taunton. The event, organized by Pastor Jack DaGraca (Father’s House Family Church), and in cooperation with Twelve (12) other area Churches, is a free community outreach program for Taunton area residents. The Event featured entertainment by local parishioners, free hot dogs, hamburgers, Pop Corn, soft drinks, non-perishable foods, clothing, school supplies, as well as crafts and face painting for the kids. For the first time, there were two giveaways for $250 grocery gift cards. There was also an hour dedicated to teens from 3 to 4 p.m. with local hip-hop artists and DJs with teen singing and dancing groupsThe participating Greater Taunton area churches and organizations include: Baptist Church of All Nations, Casa de Adoracion, Inc., Christ Community Church, Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Family Worship Center, Liberty Christian Center, Memorial United Methodist Church, New Life Taunton Loving Church, Pilgrim Congregational Church, Reformed Catholic Church International New England, The Church of Restoration, The Refuge and Winthrop Street Baptist Church. |
 Welcome to Church in the Park (08/21/10) |
 Setting up the RCCINE Booth |
 Pastor Jack DaGraca (Father's House Church) |
 Father Mike Scarlett (Saint Benedicts - RCCI) |
 Entrance to the Event |
 Memorial Park |
 Pastor Jack & Father Lenny Nelson (RCCI) |
 Kathy Nelson & Father Ted |
 Getting ready to make Popcorn |
 Local Companies who Donated to the Event |
 The RCINE Booth |
 Official Opening: 12:00pm, August 21, 2010 |
 Kathy & Raymond Making Free Popcorn |
 Father Mike giving out Free Hugs |
 Kathy & Raymond ready to Go! |
 Event Booths |
 Various Area Church Booths |
 Getting ready for the Entertainment |
 Kathy, Father Lenny & Raymond |
 Introductions of the Ministers by Maria DeGraca |
 Maria DaGraca (Father's House) Introductions |
 Father Lenny Spreading the Word |
 Pastor Jack leads us in Prayer |
 Father Lenny Spreading the Word |
 Father Mike & Father Lenny talking RCCINE |
 Gathering before the Stage |
 People Joining in Prayer |
 Father Mike & Father Lenny talking Programs |
 Kathy Handling the Long Lines |
 Bishop Andy Gregoire (RCCI) - Delegating |
 The Entertainment Continues |
 Everyone was enjoying the Event |
 2,000 People were in Attendance |
 Free Clothing for those in Need |
 Free Food and Drink to any & all |
 Memorial Park, Rt. 138 in Taunton, MA |
 Clothing for young & old, small & large |
 Traditional African Dance Wowed the crowd |
 Dedications to Christ |
 Homage to our Father |
 Folks ready for the Music & Dancing |
 Reformed Catholic Church Int'l, NE Booth |
 Kathy & Father Mike taking a break |
 People coming together in Prayer |
 Bounce House for the Kids |
 Taunton's Finest Keeping the Peace |
 Fr. Mike & Bishop Andy |
 Father Lenny & Kathy (UnusDeus Ministry-RCCI) |
