Our popular community outreach series, Voices on the Green, drew 212 people to First Parish on Friday night, the biggest audience for the series so far. The evening included personal storytelling, art, music, and a neuroscience talk all about “Modern Love.” Among … read more.
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 the leadership of Black Unitarian Universalists…
The Promise and the Practice … read more.
The office will be closed for President’s Day on Monday, February 19th.
The office will be closed, Tuesday & Wednesday, February 20th & 21st, while Jane is on vacation.
Next week’s Weekly Update will be published on Thursday afternoon, February 22nd.
The deadline for the March edition of … read more.
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 7:45. The dance starts at 8:00. … read more.
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. What enables you to carry … read more.
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 of the church will be … read more.
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 will have a special collection to … 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.
Scientists predict that climate change will have dire consequences for humanity … read more.
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 on the Green
7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
Saturday, February 10
New UU Class
9:00 a.m.
Parish Hall
Youth Group Fundraiser
5:00 p.m.
Parker Hall
Sunday, February 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 … read more.
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 perseverance from the Soul Matters materials:
Perseverance … read more.
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 Zabala. Cambridge-based … read more.
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 Telecommunications and Utilities. Regardless of the outcome your calls … read more.
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, Boston.
A Unitarian Universalist parish minister for … read more.
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 Foley at the office BEFORE NOON at 781-862-8200 … read more.
The next 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 be a book exchange – pick … read more.
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 morning as he digs into these important questions.
Rev. … 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.
Friday! Voices on the Green: Modern Love
This Friday! You won’t want to … read more.
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.
Parker Hall
Saturday, February 3
Beloved Conversations Retreat
9:00 a.m.
All church
Munroe Saturday Night
7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
Sunday, February 4
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 “phone-in”
11:45 a.m.
Parlor
Communities Without Borders
3:00 p.m.
Green Room
OWL
4:00 … read more.
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!
And that afternoon, Austin Burns performed Music from the Gilded Age, accompanied by Rip Jackson.
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 for everyone to embrace the … read more.
