Sunday Worship
First Parish
A liberal religious community, welcoming to all
First gathered 1739
Worship Service
Sunday, January 11, 10:00am
Worship at the Meetinghouse and online
“BRAVING Trust”
Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, preaching
The word ‘trust’ has been used frequently, but it’s often difficult to wrap your hand around. Brené Brown breaks it down to the BRAVING acronym. Come find out what it means to begin 2026 with plenty of marbles in the trust jar.
Sunday, January 11“BRAVING Trust” |
Service details |
View or download the Order of Service. Generally updated with this week’s order of service the Friday before the service. |
View or download the Sunday Teaser. Generally posted the Friday before the service. |
View or download the First Parish Words for Worship (blue cards). These are the words for parts of our worship service that do not change each week. |
Giving First for January 2026
The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $250,000 to more than 70 organizations.
For January 2026, The Network / LA Red will share half the plate. The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, kink, polyamorous, and queer communities. Rooted in anti-oppression principles, their work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression. They strengthen the communities they serve through organizing, education, and the provision of support services.
The Network/La Red is recognized nationwide for supporting survivors and engaging LGBT, kink, poly, and queer communities in organizing to end partner abuse and oppression. Their services are free, confidential, available in English and Spanish, and accessible by wheelchair, TTY, and public transportation. They are committed to honoring the experiences and choices of survivors in every aspect of their work.
The Network/La Red is located in Boston and provides housing pathways, individual and group supports, survivor leadership education programs, assistance with safety planning and actions, community and service provider education, technical assistance support to help organizations create welcoming and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ staff and survivors of domestic violence/partner abuse, and other resources. Learn more at https://www.tnlr.org/en/.
The other half of the offering supports the life and work of First Parish.