The First Parish office will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
"When Gender Matters in Negotiation" We negotiate all the time with our families, our friends, and our fellow church members, in our communities, and at work. Join Hannah Riley Bowles, as she describes how gender and other intersecting identities have the potential to influence negotiation behaviors and outcomes. Learn what research says and how to […]
Forensic Psychologist, Jorge Arnesto, and Alliance Program co-chair, Rachel Lewellen, will talk about Justice, Compassion and Freedom. 7:30 PM Vestry and Zoom (click here to join Zoom) Jorge is a bilingual clinical psychologist, certified yoga therapist, and mindfulness instructor. He is passionate about the intersection of psychology, mindfulness, spirituality, and body-focused practices. As a gay […]
Alliance annual dinner and business meeting 6:30pm in the Vestry (in-person event only) More information forthcoming
Left on Pearl is a 55-minute documentary about a highly significant event in the history of the women's liberation movement. In 1971 hundreds of Boston-area women staged a takeover and occupation of a Harvard University-owned building. The ten-day occupation by women demanding a Women’s Center and low income housing for the community in which the […]
What is Dinner Church? Let’s Gather with Rev. Aisha Ansano to Learn and Share a Meal All are welcome to join for this communal meal and service led by Rev. Aisha Ansano. This cozy evening will include potluck, reflection, conversation, and the story of Rev. Aisha’s organization, Nourish, which was featured recently in UU World […]
At this cozy happening we will nosh on soups, salads, and bread, provided by Alliance Board members. Please bring a dessert to be shared! Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be served. All are welcome - no registration needed! What can you expect during the evening? 6:30 - 7:00 Appetizers and Drinks 7:00 - 7:10 […]
Katherine Power, author of SURRENDER: My Journey from Guerilla to Grandmother, will join us to share her story and talk with us about taking action to bring about change. In her book, she recounts the events of her dramatic journey from anti-war activist to revolutionary guerrilla, through 23 years of life on the run where […]
The Alliance Annual Business meeting begins with a casual supper, followed by financial reports and the vote of Alliance members to approve the budget and the Giving Plan. 6:30pm in the Vestry. The Alliance is the women’s organization at First Parish, with a mission to support the women in our congregation, and through that support […]
The Alliance is co-sponsoring a household goods drive - help Household Goods furnish homes, free of charge for families in need. Donate good quality household items to help turn empty rooms into real homes. For guidelines on what to donate, please click here to visit the Household Goods website.
Elizabeth Hunter shares pictures and stories from six months of travel with her family around the world. Planning and pitfalls, advice and adventures, lessons and lived experience are all explored as she lays out the dreams and realities of stepping away from familiar routines and completely outside your comfort zone. ALL ARE WELCOME! The Alliance […]