The First Congregational Church of Wareham at 11 Gibbs Ave. will celebrate the Installation of Rev. Philomena Hare on Sunday, Sept. 26.

Installation is a rite in the United Church of Christ that confirms and celebrates the relationship among a congregation, pastor, and the wider church. 

A meet and greet will begin at 2:30 p.m., and the service will begin at 3 p.m.

Rev. Hare has been serving as pastor of the church since Sept. 2020. She earned a Master’s of Divinity from the Boston University School of Theology and a Master’s in Social Work from the Boston College School of Social Work.

Before serving in Wareham, Hare served at the Federated Church in Hyannis. She is also the Board President for the Massachusetts Bible Society.