First Parish
This fundraiser benefits the Music Program's piano fund and begins with a light lunch and a program featuring the FP Choir, Bell Ringers, instrumental/vocal soloists and ensembles of all ages. Questions? Contact music@firstparish.info or see Robin Baker, Bob Rowlands or Music Director Daniel Parsley. Donations of any size will be appreciated.
Wednesday, December 24, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Worship in the Sanctuary and live on Zoom The 4:00pm service will be ASL interpreted. Both services will be in-person and also live-streamed on Zoom - click here to join via Zoom. The Christmas Eve services, a highlight of the season, occur twice due to the number […]
In these troubling times, Elissa Ely and David Leisner are offering an evening for reflective gathering. David and Elissa have been dear friends for half a century. They have collaborated to create a 90-minute program of reading and music that focuses on three topics they find especially important right now: kindness, sadness and steadfastness. The […]
RESCHEDULED! On Sunday, March 30th, join members of the Committee on Ministry in the sanctuary after the service for an update on the search for an interim minister. Members of the Interim Search Committee and Parcom will present an overview of the interim search process, an update on progress, and be available to answer your […]
The First Parish Committee on Ministry is holding a listening circle on Sunday, December 15th immediately following the worship service at 11:45AM in the Sanctuary. In the wake of Marta's retirement announcement, we know many folks are eager to share their thoughts and reactions. We're holding this session to provide a space for parishioners to […]
After worship, Rev. Marta Flanagan, Lead Minister, and Rev. Erica Richmond, Parish Minister, will facilitate a “Reverberations” session in the sanctuary. Reverberations occasionally occurs after Sunday worship giving members of the congregation an opportunity to offer their perspectives.
Reparations: We need your voice! Join us for the ongoing dialogue regarding the exploration of our congregational history, the ties of the congregation's founders to slavery in those days, and the continuing conversation about reparations. On May 5, we will have a special guest for the Shinn service, Dr. Michael Curry, (with discussion after the […]
Child Dedication Ceremony Sunday, April 28 during the worship service >> Registration deadline: March 10 << First Parish periodically holds Child Dedication Ceremonies, which occur during Sunday worship. In this ceremony, parents and the congregation commit themselves to the care of individual children, typically the newly born and newly arrived (adopted) children among us. It […]
Sunday, December 3, after worship at First Parish Tuesday, December 5, via Zoom, 7-8:30 pm (Click here to register and receive the Zoom link for the December 5 event.) What might we aim for in our liberal religious community 3,5 and 10 years from now? Please join us for a facilitated program, in-person or on-line, […]
***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 4:00PM.*** Join us for this two-part workshop to learn more about the landscape of white supremacy here in the Commonwealth. Here's a description from our presenters:In the first session, we’ll explore the current landscape of white supremacist activity in New England. We’ll look closely at several groups and […]