As we approach the beginning of the church year, it’s not too early to start planning for this year’s Plate Donation Program. This special collection happens once a month, when money collected during the offertory are donated to local organizations … Read the rest
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TONIGHT — STAND IN SOLIDARITY AND ACTION FOR CHARLOTTESVILLE AND OUR FUTURE
On the morning of Thursday, September 7, a bunch of hearty folks, hopefully including you, are going to meet at First Parish to clean up and spruce up the grounds. Please save the date. More details will be provided as … Read the rest
We sadly recognize that our beloved Satt Oishi is in decline. He is at home with Hospice care, and would welcome short visits from congregants who might like to sit quietly with him during these precious days of his life. … Read the rest
Our world is complicated and many of us feel threatened by the erosion of the values we embrace. Clarity comes by exploring the relationship, the connection between these opposing ideas. Clarity gives us the foundation from which we can move
The Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Co-Moderators following the passing of our beloved Moderator Jim Key in June. We are delighted that Mr. Barb Greve and Elandria Williams have … Read the rest
First Parish in Bedford welcomes our participation in their work as a Sanctuary Church. There are many ways for members of First Parish to help in this important work, as we care for those who face deportation without cause. If … Read the rest
Thanks to Dick LeSchack for the pictures of the church decked out in green screen, and to Lew Counts for showing us what is going on behind it! Stay tuned for updated information throughout the month of August.
Rev. Anne will share her summertime musings on one of her favorite hymns: “My life flows on in endless song.” Come and sing, and explore the imagery of hope and justice in lyrics like these: When tyrants tremble, as they 
One year ago today I began my new position here at First Parish. I remember many things so clearly: Bob Coughlin’s welcoming smile and the air conditioner already on in my office…the beautiful prayer plant which the staff had purchased
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The annual Water Communion will take place during Ingathering on Sunday, September 10th at 10:30am. Wherever you will be in your life this summer, please save some water and bring it with you to this special service.
Everything on … Read the rest
Each of us has our own unique story from having grown up in a particular race and class background. This Sunday we’ll explore insights from the intersection of different stories, asking “How can we be more present now to the … Read the rest
The annual Water Communion will take place during Ingathering on Sunday, September 10th at 10:30am. Wherever you will be in your life this summer, please save some water and bring it with you to this special service.
Water, deep … Read the rest
Friends,
Continuing in our series of briefing webinars on Healthcare Justice as a UU Value, UUJEC in collaboration with Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) is proud to present Prof. Jerome Dugan who will be speaking on The Affordable Care … Read the rest
