Our historic church building and its grounds need lots of ongoing care, and a goodly share of that care is provided by cheerful volunteers. Here are some of their recent accomplishments:
* Lighting improvements to front portico and rear parking … Read the rest
A Happy New Year to all First Parish members and friends! The beginning of the new year is a good time to make sure your calendars are marked with church wide special events. Here are a few:
There are only a few spots left for the Bystander Intervention Training on Saturday January 28th 9:00-12:00. In response to the needs of this community, we will be offering a Bystander Intervention Training with Tony Pilot. Mr. Pilot has … Read the rest
On Tuesday, Jan. 10th at noon, Rev. Anne will hold a discussion in Parish Hall exploring our continuing reactions to the political shift in this country. As we approach the Inauguration, some of us may want to consider what actions … Read the rest
All are welcome to the next Unity Group luncheon and program, which will take place on Monday, January 9th. This month’s program will be “Fairy Homes and Gardens,” presented by author Ashley Rooney of Lexington who, along with Barbara Purchia … Read the rest
The prophet Micah has famously taught us that we are required to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.” Using feminist biblical interpretation, Rev. Anne will explore what this ancient Jewish prophet might teach us today in
In conjunction with the highly successful annual FP Holiday Workshop held this past December 3rd, our Social Action Committee made and delivered 55 holiday gift bags to women residents of the UU Urban Ministry transitional housing program and mothers of … Read the rest
First Parish’s new bi-monthly community program, Voices on the Green, will debut on Friday, January 27th from 7-9 PM in Parish Hall. Each program will coalesce around a central theme and consist of a TED-type talk by a local … Read the rest
As the holidays approach and gifts of new laptops twinkle in the eyes of your loved ones, keep the old ones for Lexington Refugee Assistance Program (www.lexrap.org). LexRAP is seeking usable laptops to give to refugee families who have recently … Read the rest
This year your Parish Board has been working on documenting how decisions are made at First Parish, including decisions about staffing, finance, committees, building use, worship, music, religious education, and how we present ourselves to the public. We compiled all 
On Christmas Eve, please join Rev. Anne Mason at the 5 PM family service, where she will share a retelling of the Christmas story by Simon Andrews called, “Our Story: A Backwards Christmas.” Rev. Anne will be joined by the … Read the rest
The Committee on Leadership and Service is embarking on a project to connect with all the members and friends of First Parish on a one to one basis for a dialog around what brings you to First Parish and how … Read the rest
| Wednesday, December 14 | ||
| History Committee | 1:30 p.m. | Parlor |
| Choir rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Common Room |
| Thursday, December 15 | ||
| Meditation | 4:00 p.m. | Parlor |
| Friday, December 16 | ||
| Roaring Jelly | 7:00 p.m. | Parish Hall |
The Holiday Workshop 2016 was a great success! Thanks to the 75 First Parishioners of all ages who helped to set up, lead tables, clean up, and turn lots of yarn, Popsicle sticks, pom poms, tissue paper, colorful card stock, … Read the rest
As in the past, First Parish will be closed from the day following Christmas Day through New Year’s Eve. During this period, not only will staff be on vacation, but necessary work will be done to repair damage from a … Read the rest
All are welcome to the First Parish candlelight services at 5 and 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24th.
At the 5:00 pm family service, come for carols and candlelight, Children’s Choir, and a new twist on the telling of … Read the rest
Monday, January 16th, will be the fourth annual Martin Luther King Community Service Day, and congregants can join with more than 400 volunteers from throughout Lexington for a variety of services to Lexington and to our surrounding communities: making cards … Read the rest
The monthly meeting of the Social Action Committee will take place this Sunday, December 18th at 12:00pm in the Minister’s Office. All are welcome to join the conversation and action on programming such as Amnesty International, Communities without Borders, Justice … Read the rest
