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UUA General Assembly Registration Now Open

The 2017 UUA General Assembly, which takes place in New Orleans from June 21st through June 25th, is an opportunity for UUs from around the country to celebrate, caucus, sing, debate, and worship together. And this year, member congregations will … Read the rest

This Week in Social Action Ministry

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

Channing Memorial Fund Deadline April 26

The Unitarian Universalist History and Heritage Society is currently holding a denomination-wide fundraiser to repair and restore the memorial stone for the Rev. William Ellery Channing at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Channing’s 1819 Baltimore Sermon crucially defined and celebrated the emergence … Read the rest

Save the Date – Broadway Concert

First Parish in Lexington will present a Broadway Cabaret on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 3:30 PM, in the sanctuary. The concert will feature the First Parish sanctuary and children’s choirs and soloists, guest singers, and a pit band (piano, … Read the rest

Newcomer Info Session this Sunday

New to First Parish and/or Unitarian Universalism? Please join Rev. Anne Mason and the Members and Friend Committee on Sunday, April 9th at 11:45 am for an informational session about the church, UUism, and how you can become a part … Read the rest

Mayfair is Coming!

It’s coming on Saturday, May 13th. Please consider donating items to the Mayfair selection of jewelry, collectibles, white elephants, books, plants, and other good stuff.

More info will follow. Just please don’t toss it; donate it!

Slots are filling

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New England Regional Assembly: April 21 & 22

The NE Regional Assembly is being held in Woburn on April 21 and 22. On Friday evening there will be a forum with the UUA Presidential candidates and attendance is FREE! Pre-registration is required to know how many are coming.  
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Unity Group Luncheon & Program

Please come to the monthly Unity Group luncheon and program this Monday, April 10th. Social time at 12:00pm, lunch at 12:30, followed by the program at 1:30.

Do you know that April is National Poetry Month, when people are asked … Read the rest

Note from the Board

On behalf of your Parish Board and the Stewardship Team, I want to thank everyone who participated in our Annual Pledge Drive. As of last Monday we have received pledges totaling $406,764 from 166 households, including 16 households that pledged … Read the rest

Sunday Service

In the story of Holy Week, Jesus looked to his disciples for companionship while he struggled with the fate he knew was to be his. Yet his friends were so heavy with grief they could not keep their eyes open. … Read the rest

Weekly Update

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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, March 29
Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary
Master Singers’ Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Parker Hall
Thursday, March 30
Meditation Group 4:00 p.m. Parlor
Nonfiction Book Group 7:30 p.m. Common Room
Saturday, April 1
Jan Aldrich Memorial Service 11:30 a.m. Sanctuary
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Note from the Board

Sunday was a glorious day in the life of our congregation, marking the formal installation of Rev. Anne as our 24th Minister.  If you missed the service, you can watch it by clicking here.
There are so many people
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This Week in Social Action Ministry

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

Sunday Service

Our annual Youth Service Sunday, crafted by our talented and imaginative Senior High Youth Group, promises to be “curiouser and curiouser”. Come along as the youth guide us on a vibrant and thought-provoking exploration of the transformative powers of taking … Read the rest

Final Week for Personal Care Donations

This Sunday, please fill up the baskets with personal care items for the March drive for Lexington Food Pantry. The baskets will be by the doors through the end of the month. Items such as shampoos, lotions, dental care products, … Read the rest

Weekly Update

Subscribe to the 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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Among Our Own

The memorial service for Jan Aldrich is coming up on Saturday, April 1st at 11:30 AM. Rev. Helen Cohen will be officiating this service because Rev. Anne will be in England all week.

Please hold in your hearts the family … Read the rest