Wednesday Potlucks in the Courtyard, 6-8 pm. This year, every Wednesday is a chance to get together with the First Parish Community! Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. In the case of rain or excessive heat, we will meet in the Vestry. If you are part of a group that […]
Is singing a favorite part of our First Parish worship services for you? STAR and Grace Notes are co-sponsoring a series of monthly hymn sings – Wednesday afternoons 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the parlor: March 6, April 3 and May 1. Everyone is welcome. Come pitch in! Questions? Email STAR@firstparish.info. More information: We have fine options for […]
Rest as Resistance: a spiritual practice of balance Join Rev. Erica Richmond for a three-part series on Tricia Hersey’s book, Rest is Resistance. In a world that teaches us to “go, go, go,” it can be challenging to slow down and cultivate intention. This in-person workshop will involve individual and group reflection, mediation, and discussion. […]
For Newcomers: A Conversation with the Minister after the Service on 10/15 Are you new, or feeling new here? You’re invited to meet with our Lead Minister, Rev. Marta Flanagan, on Sunday, October 15 after the service. We’ll meet in the Parlor for an informal chat – no agenda, just conversation about whatever you’d like […]
National Book Award winner, All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles. This is a two-session event, the first four chapters will be discussed on October 3 and the remaining chapters on October 17. A few prompt questions will be sent prior to the first session. Please register via […]
The Vigil for Sunday 10/22 has been cancelled. Join the First Parish community for a vigil in front of our meetinghouse on Sunday, October 22, 3:30 - 4:00 to stand in opposition to local and international hostility and atrocities against refugees. Our message is Refugees are welcome, hate is not. We will be making signs […]
Join Wendy Page, for an artist talk about her quilts on Tuesday, October 24 in the Parlor from 7-8:30 PM. Wendy is a long time church member who works as a hospital and hospice chaplain but quilting is an important part of her life. She will talk about her series Circle Round the Color Wheel, how […]
Israel and Gaza: A Heartfelt Conversation Thursday October 26, 7:30pm, First Parish Parlor Join Rev. Marta Flanagan and Rev. Erica Richmond this Thursday, October 26, for a heart centered conversation about Israel and Palestine. Many of us are holding multiple truths at the same time. And many of us would like to be a moral liberal […]
Please join us in the Remembrance Corner of our Memorial Garden for a moment of prayer, remembrance, and reflection before worship on Sunday, October 29th at 9:45am. Our Memorial Garden, located in the courtyard of the meetinghouse, holds the ashes of many First Parish members and friends. The Remembrance Corner is paved with the names […]