Sunday Worship
First Parish
A liberal religious community, welcoming to all
First gathered 1739
Worship Service
Sunday, January 25, 10:00am
Worship at the Meetinghouse and online
“Grounded: Staying on Course During Turbulent Times”
Rev. Mary Margaret Earl, Executive Director and Senior Minister of UU Urban Ministry, preaching
Join Guest Minister Rev. Mary Margaret Earl from UU Urban Ministry in a reflection on navigating the overwhelming noise and news without losing sight of our work for justice.
The Rev. Mary Margaret Earl has served as Executive Director and Senior Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry for 11 years. In this ministry, she works for racial justice and to strengthen connections between UUs and the Roxbury neighborhood where the UUUM operates. She has served on the leadership team of Moral Movement Massachusetts, the Roxbury Cultural Network, and the search committee for the Roxbury Community College president. Prior to her arrival at the UU Urban Ministry, she spent 10 years at a faith-based nonprofit in RI serving the homeless community, She is past president of the Board of the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless, recipient of the Heroes of Faith Award from the Rhode Island State Council of Churches for her interfaith work, and received a Courage of Conscience award from the Peace Abbey in Sherborn, Ma. She is a longtime vegan committed to standing up for nonhuman animals.
Sunday, January 25“Grounded: Staying on Course During Turbulent Times” |
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.