Old South Presbyterian Church

05/23/2026

Dear Friends, This Sunday we will be celebrating the arrival of the Holy Spirit in the form of enabling, illuminating fire from heaven. Wear red to worship and bring your youngest worsh...

05/15/2026

Dear Friends, This Sunday is the seventh Sunday of Easter, which means the season is nearly complete. In the ancient Hebrew belief system, the number seven denotes completeness, so this Sunday is...

05/13/2026

The Ascension is on the Presbyterian Church calendar, too!

Thursday, May 14, 2026, is Ascension Day on the Episcopal Church calendar.

05/12/2026

Hey! Check him out! JR is Facebook famous!!

City of Newburyport Employee Spotlight
Cliff Pollard, Custodian I, Newburyport Department of Public Services, Facilities Division
Cliff Pollard, a lifelong Newburyporter, was hired as a Custodian by Facilities Manager Michael Bartlett in August 2022. Nearly four years later, Cliff remains an essential, valued, and beloved member of the department.
As a Custodian I, Cliff provides care, management, and operational support for several important City facilities, including City Hall, the Newburyport Public Library, the Emma Andrews Library, the Senior/Community Center (SCC), the Harbormaster’s Office, and the City parking garage. Later in 2026, Cliff and his colleagues will also assume management responsibilities for the new Newburyport Recreation & Youth Services building.
Cliff takes particular pride in the landscaping at the SCC at 331 High Street. He is instrumental in mowing, weeding, edging, planting, and maintaining the aesthetically pleasing grounds that surround the building. As Executive Director of the SCC, Sara Landry, shared, “Over the past two years, Cliff has diligently tended the grounds of the Senior/Community Center. I have seen a tremendous improvement in the appearance and quality of the grounds under Cliff’s care. In addition to his landscaping work, Cliff is always willing to pitch in and assist COA staff with program set-up and take-down, rarely saying no to any request. Cliff is a true team player, and the City is very lucky to have such a committed and hardworking employee!”
Outside of work, Cliff lives in Newburyport. He enjoys live music, spending time with friends and family, golfing, and exploring area flea markets for rare finds.
Thank you, Cliff, for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the Newburyport community. As Sara said, the City is very lucky to have you!

05/08/2026

Dear Friends, This Sunday is Mothers' Day, and yes, I've used the plural possessive on purpose. Each of us was born of one Mother, but we have all been mothered by so very many people -- and also...

05/02/2026

Dear Friends, This Sunday is the fifth Sunday in the Easter season. It is the Sunday we remember the first Christian martyr, Stephen. We read the story of his death in the 7th chapter of the book...

04/25/2026

Dear Friends, This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Easter - a season of resurrection during which we experience the power and presence of the Holy Spirit as it gives us and all of creation new lif...

04/18/2026

Dear friends, There are moments in life when hope feels buried — when the future we trusted in has collapsed, and we find ourselves walking away, heavy with disappointment, speaking of our...