The First Parish office will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
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 […]
Monthly Knitting Circle will take place in the Damon Room starting on Sunday, October 5, from 11:30 to 1. The group is open and welcoming to all to all skill levels. Crocheters and other crafters welcome, as well. No need to register to join - just drop in!
Inspired by the book with the same title by Jen Tota McGivney, we will explore the ways Thoreau's wisdom may apply to and inspire our 21st century lives. There will be two sessions this spring and we will continue the conversation in the fall. It is not necessary to read the book. In-person and remote […]
Join the team working with the landscape architects after worship on Sunday, June 7 in the Sanctuary for an update on the redesign of our front corner (at Mass Ave and Pleasant St), and an opportunity for you to share your feedback. Click here to join on Zoom if you are unable to join in […]
Join us for a 1- hour demo session on Sunday, June 7 after services. To register for the demo, to get more information, or to sign up for a group, email covenantgroups@firstparish.info. Covenant Groups are a great way to make deeper connections with others at First Parish. Each small group meets monthly for 2 hours […]
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 […]
Come join the First Parish Covenant Task Force, Transition Team, and Parish Committee members to share your voice and experiences! In facilitated small group conversations (called "discernment circles"), you’ll be asked your thoughts on how we put our shared values into practice in our community. Notes from these conversations will be instrumental to the formation […]
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 […]