The Rev. Patricia Hatch will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, Aug. 10. Margaret McEldowney will serve as organist. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome!

Rev. Hatch is the minister of the Unitarian Congregation of Mendon & Uxbridge in Massachusetts. She is a regular guest preacher at Hopedale Unitarian Parish, also in Massachusetts. The Rev. Lewis G. Wilson, the chapel's founder, served both of these congregations jointly in the 1890s. Rev. Hatch is looking forward to sharing greetings from both congregations during the Aug. 10 service.

Rev. Hatch has a bachelor of science in liberal arts with a major in psychology from Excelsior College. She graduated magna cum laude from Boston University School of Theology with a Master of Divinity degree and a major in theological studies.

In her specialized community ministry, Rev. Hatch focuses on officiating rites of passage ceremonies, especially funeral and memorial services. She has a ministry to bereaved families and individuals, and works with them to create funerals and memorial services that best honor their loved ones.

Additionally, Rev. Hatch is an itinerant preacher, having led worship for over 50 congregations in the last 19 years. She is an inspirational preacher who often includes stories, poetry, and the playing of her singing bowl in services.

In her spare time, Rev. Hatch finds joy in writing poetry, spending time in nature, and finding occasions to celebrate. She also enjoys researching local and family history and exploring new places.

You can find out more on her website: http://www.patriciahatch.com.