In 2004 and 2005 I was the invited speaker for the First Congregational Church and the Fall River Historical Society’s Lecture Series. The talks were given at the First CC on Rock Street, right across from the old Durfee High School. It was my pleasure to meet the church’s pastor, Rev. Robert P. Lawrence, and now I hear that he is retiring from his position next year.
A nice article appeared in The Herald News a few days back about how he received the Fall River Police Department’s Humanitarian Award, given at the Fall River Police department’s annual gala. It seems they tricked the Reverend into attending by asking him to give the opening prayer. They surprised him with the honor during the event.
