Join in watching and discussing this powerful film that follows a small group of representatives from different parts of the world – a young person, an indigenous person, a person raised in poverty, a faith leader, and two scientists – who the Pope invited to visit Rome. They gathered to share their perspectives and experiences […]
Special IJWG listening session prior to STAR film, The Letter: Laudato Si. Please join the Indigenous Justice Working Group to hear our draft Land Acknowledgment and ways to support Indigenous people, whose caring for the earth protects biodiversity for us all! The voice of Indigenous people is prominently represented in the powerful film, The Letter, […]
Back by popular demand! The community potlucks that we began this summer with over 50 people each week and scrumptious dishes, will continue! A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee, will be held indoors, in the Vestry, on the last Wednesday of the month, starting January 31, from 6:00-7:30pm. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. Many thanks […]
Back by popular demand! The community potlucks that we began this summer with over 50 people each week and scrumptious dishes, will continue! A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee, will be held indoors, in the Vestry, on the last Wednesday of the month, starting January 31, from 6:00-7:30pm. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. Many thanks […]
Board games in the vestry. Bring your own beverage, munchies, and any games you'd like to play, though we'll have a stack of games at the ready.
Sunday, December 24, 10 am “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” First Parish vestry, in-person only We’ll gather in our vestry on Christmas Eve morning for a live recording of A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from Kings College Chapel at Cambridge University. Come together with others to enjoy music and inspiration. Hot […]
House of the Rising Sun Diane Taraz will present The History of the Oldest Profession in song. For millennia women have turned to sex work to survive, and societies throughout history have handled its inescapable persistence in different ways. The many songs about this sensitive topic, including the title song from New Orleans, are equally […]
Fall Community Potluck Dinners sponsored by the STAR committee will be held on the last Wednesday of the month, starting Sept. 27, from 6-8pm, in the Vestry. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. The following groups have generously agreed to host: 9/27 - Tech Team 10/25 - Ushers 11/29 - Covenant Group View or download the Potluck […]
Learn about Cyrus Dallin, acclaimed sculptor & member of our First Parish! Heather Leavell, Director & Curator of the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum, will share how his progressive values translated to his life & work. We’ll meet in the Courtyard (or Vestry if chilly) for a light brunch (bagels, muffins & fruit), then into the […]
Program: Mindfulness to Help Navigate Difficult Emotions Conflict is inevitable in most relationships. But it is uncomfortable, and we usually want difficulties to disappear. Drawing on new research in psychology on what makes relationships work, as well as a mindfulness practice to help us navigate difficult emotions, Susan Pollak, MTS, Ed.D. will teach us ways […]