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Special Collection on Sunday

On February 18th we will have a special collection called:  The Promise and the Practice of Our Faith.

Imagine what our faith would look like if we upheld and centered the history, the perspectives, the voices, and

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News from the Office

Image result for mickey mouseThe office will be closed for President’s Day on Monday, February 19th.

Image result for mickey mouseThe office will be closed, Tuesday & Wednesday, February 20th & 21st, while Jane is on vacation.

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Invitation from Roaring Jelly Contra Dancing

We, Roaring Jelly, would like to extend a special invitation to all members of First Parish to come to our February contra dance as our guests this Friday, February 16th. There is an informal beginners’ teaching session at about … Read the rest

Soul Matters

February’s Soul Matters theme is “What does it mean to be a people of perseverance?” Perseverance doesn’t have to be a solo activity; in fact, it can be more successful with occasional support, which can sometimes come from unanticipated sources.  … Read the rest

Project Joy is Coming Your Way

Project Joy is about finding, experiencing, and sharing more joy in our personal lives and in our church community. The official launch date for Project Joy will occur as part of the Easter Sunday service on April 1. All members … Read the rest

Sunday Service

In a follow-up sermon to her MLK sermon, Rev. Anne continues her exploration of the difficulties inherent for African American voices to be heard and valued within our denomination. Today we lift up the Black Lives Unitarian Universalist movement and … Read the rest

Weekly Update

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.
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This Week at First Parish

Wednesday, February 7
Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary
Master Singers Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Parker Hall
Thursday, February 8
Meditation Group 4:00 p.m. Parlor
Scrabble Club 7:30 p.m. Parker Hall
Climate Action Collaborative 7:30 p.m. Common Room
Friday, February 9
Voices
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Soul Matters

February’s Soul Matters theme is “What does it mean to be a people of perseverance?” You might want to talk about the theme with your elementary-aged child or children this week.  Here are some thoughts about the definition of perseveranceRead the rest

February Concerts at First Parish

Sol y Canto Trio with Cecilia Zabala 

(Benefit for Puerto Rico)

Sunday, February 18th at 4PM

Join us on Sunday, February 18th at 4pm for an afternoon of traditional and original Latin American Music featuring Sol y Canto and Cecilia … Read the rest

The Green Corner

News & Action from the Climate Action Team

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Thank You for participating in the “Phone-In” Sunday February 4th. We will know later this week if the Carbon Pricing legislation was reported out of the Joint Committee on … Read the rest

Welcome Rev. Fred Small

This Sunday, we welcome guest preacher, the Rev. Fred Small, to First Parish. Cited by Bill McKibben as “one of the key figures in the religious environmental surge,” Rev. Fred Small is Minister for Climate Justice at Arlington Street Church, … Read the rest

Imagination Café

The second Imagination Café is happening this Sunday, February 11th after the service. If you have not yet signed up and wish to come, the deadline is tomorrow, Thursday, February 8th at 12pm (for ordering lunches).  Please phone/email Jane

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Unity Group

The Image result for booksnext gathering of the Unity Group is Monday, February 12th at 12:00pm in Parker Hall. Please bring your own lunch. If your name begins S, T, U, and V, please bring a dessert to share. The program will … Read the rest

Sunday Service

Scientists predict that climate change will have dire consequences for humanity and the planet we inhabit. Can global warming move us to change course and build a new society grounded in justice, equity, and compassion? Join Rev. Fred Small this … Read the rest

Weekly Update

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.
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This Week at First Parish

Wednesday, January 31    
Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary
Master Singers Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Parker Hall
     
Thursday, February 1    
Meditation Group 4:00 p.m. Parlor
Nonfiction Book Group 7:30 p.m. Parlor
Scrabble Club 7:30 p.m.
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First Parish in Pictures

Thanks to Lew Counts for the wonderful photographs of recent events at First Parish.

On Sunday, January 28th, over 100 people participated in the first Imagination Cafe!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Stewardship Pledge Drive 2018

The Pledge Drive this year will be a continuation of celebrating the heritage of our congregation and recognizing the role we all have in building toward an inspiring future. The Imagination Café events led by the Board are an opportunity … Read the rest

Soul Matters

February’s Soul Matters theme (one day early): What does it mean to be a people of perseverance?

One of the ideas in this month’s Soul Matters materials is that perseverance is more than just bucking up, digging deep, and pushing … Read the rest