Excitement, Warmth, and Commitment
First Parish: People, Spirit, Justice
This Week’s Sunday Service
“Inescapable Web”
Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister, preaching
Sunday, January 18, 10:00am
At the Meetinghouse and on Zoom
“Love at the Center” Discussion Series
Third Thursdays, January 15 – June 18, Zoom. What does it mean to put love at the center of our lives? Join folks from the Membership Committee to discuss readings from “Love at the Center,” a collection of meditations from UU ministers. Click here for more information
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Events and Programs
Looking to connect with folks through spirituality and community? Check out the upcoming events or learn more about ways to get involved.
Upcoming EventsSpirituality
We believe that personal experience, conscience and reason should be the final authorities in religion, and that in the end religious authority lies not in a book or person or institution, but in ourselves.
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January 18, 2026
January 14, 2026
Meet our Ministers
Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Rev. Erica Richmond, and Rev. Stevie Carmody
First Parish is served by the elected leaders, volunteers, and staff. First Parish is also fortunate to be served by three full time ordained ministers, each with their own portfolio and passions in ministry. Each of the ministers preach and participate in worship services and are available for pastoral care, weddings, and memorial services.
Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kūpono Kwong (he/they) is the Interim Lead Minister hired by the Parish Committee in August 2025. Rev. Erica Richmond (she/her) is the Parish Minister hired by the Parish Committee in August 2020. Rev. Stevie Carmody (he/him) is the Minister of Religious Education hired by the Parish Committee in August 2023.