This month's Aging Well meeting will focus on learning the wisdom of Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hahn, on conflict and conflict resolution through readings and reflection. Group meets on Zoom- 11am on Thursday, October 23rd. Our goal for this group is to foster engagement and build community among women over fifty who wish to explore […]
Join us for a community screening of the fabulous film "Your Fat Friend." The film explores the anti-fat bias many of us hold and how we might reorient toward body positivity / neutrality. After the screening, we will have a community discussion. All are welcome. RSVP via Realm or contact Rev. Erica Richmond directly. Thursday, […]
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 […]
First Parish member Peter Southwick died on September 15, 2025 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. Peter lived with pancreatic cancer for the last three years and many, many will miss him. We send our deep love to his wife, Jean Rosenberg, their daughter Natalie and son Lindsay. They were Peter’s pride and joy. […]
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 […]
We are called to be good stewards—not just for today, but for generations to come. Join us for a welcoming and informative session on Planned and Tax-Savvy Giving—designed to help you explore how your values can shape the world, both during your lifetime and beyond. We’ll cover: What is Planned Giving? (It’s not just for […]
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 […]
Looking for support for your meditation practice? Join us for 30 minutes of silent sitting. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Please drop in whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Meets Mondays 6:00-7:00pm in the Parlor. For more information, please email meditation@firstparish.info Back to Events
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 […]
Monthly Lay Ministry led support for individuals who have lost loved ones. This group usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm, on Zoom. Click to Join Virtually Back to Events