Sharing our Joyful Moments
What brings you joy? A family photo, a nature walk, a piece of art, a poem or quotation, flowers, music, the Red Sox, listening to the church choir….
Project Joy is about making these moments more frequent in our everyday lives and in … read more.
The email newsletter of First Parish in Lexington is published on Wednesdays at 4 pm. Submissions are due on Mondays at 10 am. Email submissions or inquiries to the church office.
Against her better judgment, guest preacher the Rev. Lara Hoke will … read more.
Wednesday, March 7
Choir Rehearsal
7:30 p.m.
Sanctuary
Master Singers Rehearsal
7:30 p.m.
Parker Hall
Thursday, March 8
Meditation Group
4:00 p.m.
Parlor
Scrabble Club
7:30 p.m.
Parker Hall
UU Collaborative
7:30 p.m.
Common Room
Friday, March 9
LYFS Executive Team
1:00 p.m.
Green Room
Saturday, March 10
Munroe Saturday Night
7:00 p.m.
Parish Hall
Sunday, March 11
Choir Warm-Up
9:30 a.m.
Sanctuary
Worship Service
10:30 a.m.
Sanctuary
Children’s Choir Rehearsal
11:45 a.m.
Yellow Room
Climate Action Team
12:00 p.m.
Parlor
Communities without … read more.
March’s Soul Matters theme is “what does it mean to be a community of balance? ”
Often when we think about balance many of us immediately think about calm and rest. Yes, balance has many more meanings than just taking a break from life. Being a … read more.
The Climate Action Team will meet on Sunday March 11th at noon in the Parlor. Please join us!
Agenda items include: Clean Energy Omnibus bill update; Follow-up from Tuesday, March 6th meeting with Senator Friedman; FP’s UUA Green Sanctuary status; and plans to support the Missa … read more.
The next Unity Group luncheon will take place on Monday, March 12th at 12:00pm in Parker Hall. The program will be “An Evening in Naples with Austin Burns.” Austin is the tenor section leader in our Sunday choir. He is a Boston-based performer and composer … read more.
Seeking Spanish Speakers to Support Families in Detention
Do you, or someone you know, speak Spanish fluently? RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services) in San Antonio, Texas, has an urgent need for volunteers to support families as they apply for asylum in … read more.
We are sad to let you know that Carol Janota has had a stroke. While she is not yet up for visitors, her daughter Molly has told us that cards would be much appreciated. Please send them to Carol at 11 Kenmore Ave, Burlington, MA … read more.
Against her better judgment, guest preacher the Rev. Lara Hoke will take a stab at revealing the answer to the biggest mystery of all in her sermon, “So, What Is the Meaning of Life?” Lara has been the consulting minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation … read more.
The email newsletter of First Parish in Lexington is published on Wednesdays at 4 pm. Submissions are due on Tuesdays at 9 am. Email submissions or inquiries to the church office.
In this worship time for all ages, everyone is invited to … read more.
Wednesday, February 28
Choir Rehearsal
7:30 p.m.
**Parker Hall
Master Singers Rehearsal
7:30 p.m.
Sanctuary
Thursday, March 1
Meditation Group
4:00 p.m.
Parlor
Scrabble Club
7:30 p.m.
Parker Hall
Nonfiction Book Group
7:30 p.m.
Parlor
Friday, March 2
LYFS Open House
5:00 p.m.
Parker Hall
Master Singers Rehearsal
7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
Saturday, March 3
Master Singers Concert
7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
Sunday, March 4
Choir Warm-Up
9:30 a.m.
Sanctuary
Worship Service
10:30 a.m.
Sanctuary
Sarasa Concert
3:30 p.m.
Sanctuary
OWL
4:00 p.m.
Parker Hall
SHYG
7:00 p.m.
Robinson Hall
Monday, … read more.
Many of our youth are planning to attend the March in support of bringing an end to mass shootings and gun violence in schools. First Parish’s Youth invite everyone to join them in this social justice action. Please contact Lisa Maria Steinberg if you … read more.
The Washington/Madison Dialogue on Church and State, which was part of First Parish’s 325th celebration in November, is being televised by LexMedia on LETV/LEHD (Comcast ch. 9/809, RCN ch. 15/815, and Verizon ch. 36/836) as follows:
Wednesday, February 28 at 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 … read more.
February’s Soul Matters theme is “What does it mean to be a people of perseverance?” February is also Black History Month, so you may want to talk with your children about the perseverance that black people have demonstrated over the centuries since they were enslaved … read more.
Tickets for Missa Gaia are now on sale! Click here to order yours today.
Friday and Saturday, April 13 & 14, 2018, 7:30pm
This profound work, under the musical direction of Rip Jackson and theatrical and dance direction of Maris Wolff, will be a … read more.
First Parish Annual Pledge Drive
Have you received your pledge card?
Our Stewardship page is filled with information about why the pledge drive is essential to future of our church community.
Our annual budget supports everything we do:
And together our pledges are responsible for funding … read more.
As we come to the end of the first Phase of our capital campaign, the focus is beginning to shift from reviving our historic building to reviving our mission.
The Board has continued to consult with Dan Hotchkiss as we continue that transformation. His consistent perspective … read more.
First Parish’s annual Amnesty International letter writing activity will be held this coming Sunday, March 4th. The letter writing has been an annual event here at First Parish and is part of a similar effort being held at other churches here in Lexington.
This year we … read more.
Every year during March, First Parish has a month-long collection for the Lexington Interfaith Food Pantry.
There are two ways you can help. First, please donate personal care products, which are not covered by the Federal food stamp programs. These include shampoos, lotions, dental care products, … read more.
