Gently used or new (and CLEAN) fall and winter outerwear for children, women, and men is being collected during November for immigrants supported by WATCH in Waltham.December 4th is the final Sunday to purchase wreaths from Boy Scout Troop 119.
A couple of Pieter Svenson’s friends from his troop will be selling wreaths during social hour. If interested in placing an order, please see them at … Read the rest
There will be a FIRE DRILL this SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4.
A fire alarm will sound after the Postlude this Sunday to indicate evacuation of the sanctuary and classrooms. The protocol below was established by the Safe Congregation Plan:
Minister announces … Read the rest
Leonard Cohen, of blessed memory, famously said about his nature: “I don’t consider myself a pessimist. I think of a pessimist as someone who is waiting for it to rain. And I feel soaked to the skin.” Come to church
Dear Friends,
As we begin preparing food or packing the car to visit family and friends for Thanksgiving, many of us may be feeling concern. How are we going to engage in conversation at the dinner table with people who … Read the rest
| Wednesday, November 23 | ||
| Office Closed | ||
| Thursday, November 24 | ||
| Happy Thanksgiving! | ||
| Friday, November 25 | ||
| Office Closed | ||
| Saturday, November 26 | ||
| Sunday, November 27 | ||
| Worship Service | 10:30 a.m. | Sanctuary |
| Monday, November 28 | ||
| Members & Friends | 7:30 p.m. | Common Room |
| Halalisa Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. |
Please join Dan Fenn as he reads Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” All are invited to gather in front of the fireplace in Parker Hall, drink hot cocoa, eat cookies, and be transported back in time with this … Read the rest
World music choral ensemble The Halalisa Singers present Stars of Wonder, a concert of contemporary choral classics for the holiday season, on Saturday, December 3, 8 pm, at First Parish Church, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington and Sunday December 4, … Read the rest
Join the community conversation Thursday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Isaiah and grapple with the challenge of promoting positive race relations and a more fair justice system. Come engage with speakers Rev. Dr. Ray Hammond M.D., M.A. and … Read the rest
Work off that Thanksgiving Dinner! Come to a Church-Wide Work Party!
On two upcoming Saturdays, December 3 from 8:00AM to 12:00PM, and December 10 from 8:00AM to 12:00PM, the Buildings and Grounds Committee is running a Work Party to get … Read the rest
This year’s Great Fall Auction was held last Saturday night, and I’m very pleased to report that we raised $24,000 for the church. I want to thank everyone who helped make this year’s Great Fall Auction a success:
I want to personally thank Rev. Anne and Lisa Maria for organizing Sunday’s Transgender Day of Remembrance. Over 80 Parishioners marched onto the Battle Green after the Sunday service to honor the memory of those whose lives were lost in … Read the rest
Next week, the church office will be closed from Wednesday, November 23rd through Friday, November 25th.
The Weekly Update will be published on Tuesday afternoon, so please send in submissions by Monday morning at 10am.
Choir rehearsal will take place … Read the rest
| Wednesday, November 16 | ||
| Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary |
| Thursday, November 17 | ||
| DRE Cluster Meeting | 10:30 a.m. | Parlor |
| 80+ Luncheon | 12:30 p.m. | Parker Hall |
| Meditation | 4:00 p.m. | Parlor |
| Friday, November 18 | ||
| Roaring Jelly | 7:00 p.m. | Parish Hall |
| Saturday, November 19 | ||
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Pieter Svenson, Boy Scout wreath salesman for Troop 119, will be selling wreaths during social hour over the next few Sundays, through December 4th. If interested in placing an order, please see him at the wreath sale table.
Interested in getting involved in the greater Lexington community?
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Tuesday, November 22nd
Clergy from the Lexington Interfaith Clergy Association will come together on Tuesday, November 22 for a community worship service at 7:00. The location this year is Pilgrim UCC, located at 55 Coolidge Ave. Join … Read the rest
