Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […]
Our goal for this group is to foster engagement and build community among women over fifty who wish to explore themes related to planning and consciously living out our later years. Some meetings have guest speakers; others include small-group or large-group conversations. Aging Well meets once a month, usually on the fourth Thursday of the […]
Join us to watch the documentary film “Red Fever: The Indigenous Influence on Western Culture" followed by discussion with featured film contributor Philip Deloria (Sioux Dakota), Author and Harvard University Professor of History.
Celebrate the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB) and all they do to support Indigenous Peoples in the Greater Boston area. Dance to Classic Rock with Stanley and The Undercovers. Good work, Great Fun! As the oldest urban Indian center in Massachusetts, NAICOB's mission is to empower the Native American community with the goal […]
Join us on Zoom for 30 minutes of silent meditation practice before the Sunday church service. Beginning and experienced meditators are welcome on a drop-in basis. The session opens and ends with a bell. and you are welcome to have your camera on or off. May all beings be happy, peaceful, and well. Sundays, 9-9:30 […]
Sunday Worship Service Sunday, April 26, 2026, 10:00am Worship in the Meetinghouse Sanctuary and online "Are You Sure?" Rev. Carolyn Patierno, Adjunct Minister, preaching In honor of Earth Day, we'll consider the ways that Love is centered in the natural world. Guest Musician Alaistair Moock will offer music, along with accompanist Ken Seitz and the […]
Get to know the Candidates in person at a candidate meet-and-greet during coffee hour on Sunday, April 26th. In the meantime, please take a moment to get to know them through their biographical statements. On that page, you can also read an FAQ about the process used to select these candidates. Cast your vote for […]
First Parish leadership will host sessions to review the upcoming budget (FY 2026-2027): Sunday, April 26, Sanctuary, after coffee hour (around noon) Wednesday, April 29, 7pm, Zoom (click here to join the Zoom) If you are not able to attend either of these sessions and you want to be in the know, or if you […]
The Working Group on Peace and Justice in Israel-Palestine is hosting Dr. Sara Roy, a researcher at Harvard's Center for Middle Eastern Studies, to speak about Gaza. Dr. Roy began her research in the Gaza Strip and West Bank in 1985 with a focus on the economic, social and political development of the Gaza Strip […]
Spirit Talks are back! Weekly Spirit Talk discussions provide an opportunity for a small group to reflect together on a spiritual theme inspired by a different quote each week. Spirit Talk meets every Monday at 4pm on Zoom. Email spirittalk@firstparish.info to be added to the mailing list for Spirit Talk or just check us out by joining […]