Take a stand for all that we love: our planet, our democracy, immigrants' rights, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, world peace, and more. The Social Justice Committee encourages First Parish folks to participate in one or both of two standout events on Valentine's Day. Amid the ongoing assaults on much of what we love, we will […]
Take a stand for all that we love: our planet, our democracy, immigrants' rights, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, world peace, and more. The Social Justice Committee encourages First Parish folks to participate in one or both of two standout events on Valentine's Day. Amid the ongoing assaults on much of what we love, we will […]
POSTPONED - NEW DATE TBD First Parish's Reckoning and Repair Working Group is sponsoring a Festival of Justice and LIght on Saturday, February 15 from 3:00 pm till 9:00 pm. The purpose is to anchor our community in the ongoing work of reckoning and repair. This event will feature worship, education, films, music and dancing. […]
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 […]
Are you new or feeling new at First Parish? Join a casual conversation with Rev. Tricia Brennan, on Sunday, February 16 after worship, sponsored by the Membership Committee. We’ll meet on Zoom (see link below) after the worship service on Zoom for an informal chat. Bring yourself and any questions about First Parish that will […]
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
Wherever you are in your path to retirement, you are welcome to this drop-in group that meets approximately once a month to provide support around the emotional (not financial) aspects of the retirement transition. Meetings for 2025 are scheduled for: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Monday, February 17, 2025 Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Monday, April 21, […]
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 […]
Note new schedule: The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, on Zoom. The February book selection is Crow Mary by Kathleen Grisson. In December we discussed Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo. In October, we discussed […]