On Sunday, you are invited to join us for a challenging journey. We will be exploring the vestiges of racism in our own culture, from the time when slavery was the norm here in Lexington and at First Parish. This … Read the rest

Your Parish Board has just learned that the preschool that has been at First Parish the past six years (FUSE) has decided not to exercise their option to renew their lease with us for the year beginning September 1, 2017. … Read the rest

This Sunday, Rev. Anne Mason, along with the History Committee, will explore the hidden history of slavery within First Parish. In her sermon, Cast Off Those Chains, Rev. Anne will talk about First Parish’s role in both continuing and … Read the rest

Thanks to Lew Counts for taking such great photos of the Broadway Cabaret. Enjoy!

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The Social Action Ministry (SAM) at First Parish comes from our Unitarian Universalist faith based on the values of love, justice, community and responsibility. We do this within the supportive environment of our broader church community and the mission of … Read the rest

Toward the Beloved Community: Updates from the Interim Co-Presidents

On May 4, The Unitarian Universalist Association’s (UUA) Interim Co-Presidents, the Revs. Sofía Betancourt and William Sinkford and Dr. Leon Spencer, shared a message following their recent time together in Boston. … Read the rest

First Parish currently has four chalice circles/covenant groups—part of First Parish’s small-group ministry—designed to foster trust and deep listening among their members. These small discussion groups of six to twelve members follow the Soul Matters “curriculum,” which is a companion … Read the rest

Here is what you can do over the next three days:

1. Sign up to have a portrait taken.

Professional photographer and First Parishioner Zoe Perry-Wood will be taking photographs in the Parlor. Email Amy Breiting.

2. Donate items!

Jewelry – … Read the rest

This week Simon and I have moved into our new house in Westford! We found a house that is even older than First Parish… it was built in 1656 and lovingly restored by Phil Gilbert, the woodworker who purchased the … Read the rest

Join us at 10:30 on Sunday morning when Rev. Anne Mason will preach about Kuan Yin: Buddhist Madonna. “Kuan Yin is the Bodhisattva of compassion for most of the Eastern Buddhist world. What inspires reverence in her? What would it … Read the rest

First Parish Member and playwright Don Cohen’s new play to be read at Munroe Saturday Nights’ next performance

Perhaps you’ve been reading the news about the Cassini spacecraft recently – how its mission is nearing an end after decades of … Read the rest

Three Interim Co-Presidents of the UUA

Following Rev. Peter Morales’ resignation as President of the UUA on April 1^st (click here for the article), the UUA Board of Trustees has named the Rev. Sofía Betancourt, the Rev. … Read the rest

Meg Jackson, Lynn Perry, and Toni Tasker will be traveling to Zambia in June, representing First Parish in Lexington with Communities Without Borders. CWB’s mission is to improve the education and health of AIDS orphans and other vulnerable children, and … Read the rest

Since the fall, a group has been meeting to explore what it means to have an empty nest. Our group includes those who still have some of their kids at home. Initially we focused on the kids and how they … Read the rest

Please join the Unity Group on Monday, May 8^th at noon for a catered lunch provided by The Chateau. Cost is $11, payable by cash or check to Unity Group.

This month’s program will feature Jack Manuel, pianist extraordinaire, … Read the rest