Five Lexington and Metro West writers working in different genres will discuss the creative process in “Pen to Paper: An Exploration of Writing” for the next Munroe Saturday Nights presentation on December 17. The panel will take place at 7:30 … Read the rest
This week my husband Simon and I began to take stock of where we are and what we need to do in preparation for the holidays. Because our house in Lancaster has not yet sold, half of our belongings are 
Music, ritual and poetry come to the forefront on Sunday morning, December 18 at 10:30 AM, as the First Parish Sanctuary Choir, under the direction of Rip Jackson, presents a special music Sunday celebrating the Winter Solstice. Through beautiful … Read the rest
On Sunday morning, December 18, the First Parish Sanctuary Choir, directed by Rip Jackson, will present a special Music Sunday celebrating the winter solstice at the 10:30 AM service. Through beautiful music and the poetry, the powerful transformation from darkness … Read the rest
| Wednesday, December 7 | ||
| Choir rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Common Room |
| Thursday, December 8 | ||
| LRE Committee Meeting | 10:30 a.m. | Lisa Maria’s Office |
| Creative Callings | 2:00 p.m. | Parlor |
| Meditation | 4:00 p.m. | Parlor |
| Empty Nesters Group | 7:00 p.m. | Minister’s |
Beginning on December 7th, the First Parish Art Gallery in Parish Hall will feature photographs from the Boston Beings series by Will Gibbons, which will run through January 31st. Will writes:
“On September 24th 2014, I started walking around … Read the rest
Start your new year off doing the ancient practice of yoga and meditation. Gather New Year’s morning at 11:30 am in the warmth and quiet of Parish Hall for this interfaith and intergenerational service, where Brenda Prusak, an experienced yoga … Read the rest
This Saturday, December 10th from 8:00AM to 12:00PM, the Buildings and Grounds Committee is running its Second Work Party to finish getting the church cleaned up and ready for winter.
You may have noticed the work done by a fun … Read the rest
Have you noticed lately how much cleaner the kitchen has been compared to past years? As with other efforts at First Parish, this doesn’t happen by magic! It takes volunteers. So I want to thank the “Ad hoc, Temporary Kitchen 
On December 11th, the donation plate will be given to Lexington Refugee Assistance Program. LexRAP is a grass roots organization that started a little over a year ago when Marianne Boswell sent an email to the Lexington Listserv and to … Read the rest
Music and gardening are the perfect combination to counteract the dark, cold days of December. Rip Jackson, Director of Music, will give a program featuring these two of his numerous talents for the Unity Group, and guests, at their meeting … Read the rest
Members of the First Parish in Wayland have organized a bus and lodging to attend the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, January 21, 2017. If you are interested in joining them, the invitation is below.
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Wayland and Friends: … Read the rest
The annual Holiday Workshop will take place Saturday, December 10, from 9 AM – 12 Noon. This event is a wonderful chance to get into the spirit of the season by making crafts and cards and enjoying the company of … Read the rest
When Mary, mother of Jesus, found that she was with child, scripture ascribes some powerful words to her. Mary sings of a time when the proud will fall because of the conceit of their hearts. In these ancient words we
Wednesday, November 30 |
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| Choir rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary |
| Thursday, December 1 | ||
| Meditation Group | 4:00 p.m. | Parlor |
| Lexington Refugee Assistance Program | 7:15 p.m. | Common Room |
| Friday, December 2 | ||
| Saturday, December 3 | ||
| B&G Work Party | 8:00 a.m. |
First Parish is looking for a volunteer (or volunteers) to be Communication Lead, as Jane Eckert is stepping down from this position that she has held for the past 18 months (please thank Jane for her outstanding work!).
Here are … Read the rest
Church-Wide Work Party on Saturday! Work off that Thanksgiving Dinner!
This Saturday, December 3 from 8:00AM to 12:00PM, the Buildings and Grounds Committee is running a Work Party to get the interior and exterior of the church cleaned up and … Read the rest
Now casting for Christmas Eve’s 5:00 service nativity story! Looking for children, youth, and adults to participate in all the various roles of the nativity scene. Most parts have one or two short lines, but animals don’t. Children who are
