Curious about Unitarian Universalism and First Parish? Wondering about what membership entails or the pathways to membership? Join our spring New UU Class! Two 9:00 am – 12:00 noon sessions: March 16, 2024 and March 23, 2024 in the Parlor at First Parish What should I expect? Two engaging and interactive mornings together. A chance […]
Thursday, March 14, 7pm, First Parish Parlor David Whitford and Steve Kropper will moderate this event, where participants will tell a story about one time a family member, friend, coworker or complete stranger nudged them into trying something new, or changed their mind about something important.
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 […]
A Journey Inward - A creative meditation through mask making. Join us on Sunday, March 3 from 2:00 - 3:30 for a creative journey inward through meditation and mask making. Space is limited; please register via Realm at this link by Friday, March 1. Any questions, or if you would like to register but do […]
We will take time to observe photographs and narratives on display in the Parlor which the photographer, Jess Dugan, says “offer a nuanced view into the struggles and joys of growing older as a transgender person and offer a poignant reflection on what it means to live authentically despite seemingly insurmountable odds.” After reflecting quietly […]
Please join the Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG) to share your thoughts about the draft of our Land Acknowledgment for First Parish! IJWG has drafted a land acknowledgment based on our learning to date, and solicited input from Indigenous leaders, as well as our own ministers and members of the Social Justice Committee (SJC). We hope to bring […]
Rev. Erica Richmond and Rev. Stevie Carmody are hosting an evening of "No Dumb Questions" This means we hope you will bring curiosities, questions, or confusion to this program and we will have a chance to do some learning together. This is a space that is purposefully geared towards folks that might have more basic […]
Please join pilgrims who travelled to Gagy, Transylvania in the Parlor at 11:45 on Sunday, December 17th (after worship) to learn more about our partner church. Might you be interested in a journey of broadening cultural and spiritual horizons next summer? Or contact us to learn more: partnerchurch@firstparish.info
The Community Conversation continues…Israel and Palestine Sunday, November 5th 12- 2 pm, following worship service First Parish Parlor On Thursday October 26, forty people gathered in the parlor to engage in a conversation about Israel and Gaza. This coming Sunday, after worship, the conversation continues. All are welcome. You may bring a bag lunch and nosh. Contributions to share […]
An Adult Learning Program at First Parish Wednesdays October 25 and November 1, 7 pm Led by Rev. Marta Flanagan, Lead Minister In the First Parish Parlor What do you Believe? What do we believe? For the last 40 years Unitarian Universalists have pointed to the “Seven Principles” at the core of our religious tradition. […]