Sunday Worship
First Parish
A liberal religious community, welcoming to all
First gathered 1739
Sunday Worship Service
Sunday, October 4, 10:00am
Worship at the Meetinghouse and online via Zoom
“Two Storms, Two Stories or You’re Never Alone”
Rev. Carolyn Patierno, Adjunct Minister, preaching
There are two well-known Gospel stories about Jesus in the storm. What may we learn from each of those? In what ways do we find the support we need when the storm waters churn? Rev. Carolyn Patierno, returning to serve as Adjunct Minister for the second part of Rev. Erica Richmond’s sabbatical, will be preaching, and we will be joined by special musical guests VOICES 21C.
VOICES 21C is an artists’ collective that is devoted to exercising the choral art in pursuit of human rights and justice, dedicated to a mission of global understanding through music. All are invited to observe and/or join the First Parish Choir and Voices 21C on Sunday from 9:00-9:40 am in the Sanctuary.
Sunday, October 4“Two Storms” |
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. Current week 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 October 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 October 2026, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Second Step will share half the offering collected during Sunday worship at First Parish. The Second Step provides free, trauma-informed services for survivors of domestic violence throughout Greater Boston and beyond, helping survivors of domestic violence heal and thrive in safe and supportive communities.. They are dedicated to ending the cycle of abuse with their wraparound support, including safety planning, legal services, housing stabilization, support groups, and community education.
The other half of the offering supports the life and work of First Parish.