Hear what we can do now—and together—to confront housing issues facing Black and Brown people in communities like Roxbury. UU Mass Action and Homes for All Massachusetts representatives will discuss the urgency of fighting housing injustice in this segment of the UU Urban Ministry Community Conversation series on gentrification. Visit https://www.uuum.org/ for more information. Tuesday, […]
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 […]
Join Rev. Erica for a time of meditation, prayer, and sharing. Many religious traditions observe vespers, a time of reflection and restoration at the end of the day. Each Wednesday at 9 pm on Zoom, we gather for 30 minutes in that spirit. Poems, songs, and a chance to share. Come to one or come […]
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 […]
First Parish’s Older Men’s group continues to meet, using Zoom. The sessions will be held at noon every other Thursday. Email for more information. Meeting Online Only Back to Events
March 8, 2024 - A Fireside Chat with author Martha Ackmann by ZOOM only -- 7:30 - 9:00pm - click here to join to the Zoom meeting We are looking forward to a Zoom fireside chat with journalist and author Martha Ackmann on March 8th. She writes about pioneering women who have changed America including […]
The American Rep. Theatre in Cambridge's next performance is entitled "Becoming A Man"; a play based on memoirist P. Carl's life story to become himself. The Welcoming Congregation Committee, a First Parish group committed to expanding celebration and education of/about LGBTQ+ folks, is attending the play at 2 pm on March 9th. They will then […]
“Join or Die” Saturday, March 9th Doors open at 6:30 pm. Film starts at 7:00 pm, in the First Parish Vestry. $5.00 suggested donation. This documentary is about how being in community can save you, us, and the US -- based on Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone." Trailer: https://putnamdoc.com/ Please register in advance here
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, March 10, 12:00pm (after service) to 1:30pm (Vestry) Come enjoy lunch after the service! All welcome. Sponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.