Join First Parish folks as we learn about tangible and applicable de-escalation skills. How do we respond as individuals and as a community when there is a threat or disruption? What skills can we hone to diffuse a situation on our front lawn, or at an event, or during Sunday morning worship? Claire Karl of […]
Come one and all to the All-Church Picnic and BBQ after service this Sunday, June 8th! We will have plenty of grilled food, both meat and veggie, salads, and drinks. Desserts are potluck -- feel free to bring one if you feel inspired, or just show up to eat!
A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September - May on the last Wednesday of the month, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck, on Wednesday, December 4. Potlucks will be held indoors, in the Vestry, except in September and May when they might be […]
Join Mystic Valley Action for Reproductive Justice, the Social Justice Committee, and the Welcoming Congregation Committee for an evening of uplifting action in support of gender-affirming healthcare. We will have a panel of experts on gender-affirming care, supplies to write postcards to providers, and delicious snacks! Please RSVP at the link below, and contact Samantha […]
Come join us in gaining insight about some of the issues around land and people in the West Bank. You are invited to attend a showing of the Academy Award winning documentary, No Other Land. The film resulted from the collaboration of a young Palestinian activist and a young Israeli journalist, and it shows the […]
A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September - May on the last Wednesday of the month, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck, on Wednesday, December 4. Potlucks will be held indoors, in the Vestry, except in September and May when they might be […]
It's Peep season and time for the annual First Parish Peep Fair! Gather your peeps together to create a diorama featuring your peeps in action. Looking for inspiration? Google "Peep Diorama" to see all the marvelous things peeps can be. All ages are encouraged to participate! The Peep Fair will take place on April 20, […]
Many of us feel motivated to do something to address the ongoing challenges to immigrants, the environment, health care, voting rights, women's rights, etc.– but what? First Parish members and long-time activists, Betsy Leondar-Wright and Anne Wright will share five criteria for what makes public action effective. Their guidance is drawn from research on social […]
A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September - May on the last Wednesday of the month, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck, on Wednesday, December 4. Potlucks will be held indoors, in the Vestry, except in September and May when they might be […]
Sunday, March 23, 6:45pm, (Vestry) Bring the kids down a few minutes early for a slice of pizza before they head to OWL, COA and Youth Group. Parents will linger during the evening program to get to know one another and have their questions answered about the annual Stewardship Campaign. Sponsored by the First Parish […]