This coming Saturday, November 19th, is the annual Great Fall Auction. Please come and join the fun, and support the church in this important fundraiser.  Doors open at 6 PM for food and beverages; silent auction bidding is from 6-7:30 … Read the rest

I have a soft spot in my heart for the church’s Senior High Youth Group — both of my children got so much out of youth group. This year’s youth group has set an ambitious fund raising goal for themselves, … Read the rest

There are so many things happening in our world right now which are unsettling. Division. The rise of hate crimes. The unleashing of pent-up anger. Misunderstandings. Intimidation of people of color.

The one thing which I cling to in this … Read the rest

We have much to be grateful for in this time of our church life. All are invited to join us in a time for multi-generational worship, as we express our thanks for the gifts that each person brings to our … Read the rest

A Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil will be held on the Battle Green on Sunday, November 20 at noon. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance that honors the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts … Read the rest

All are welcome to attend this monthly gathering for games and pizza! Please join Rev. Anne and Sadie Kahn-Greene for some group games and board and card games. If you have a favorite game to share, please bring it along!… Read the rest

Singer/Songwriter Adrian Sicam will present a solo performance entitled “Angel of Desire” on Saturday, November 12, 2016, as part of the Munroe Saturday Nights performing arts series. The performance, which will blend jazz, pop, r & b standards, and original … Read the rest

Please join our neighbors at the Follen Church for this panel discussion to be held on Thursday, November 17, 7:30pm. Panelists are Aishah Abdul-Mussawir, Library Media Specialist at the Cambridge Public Schools and co-founder of Boston Islamic School; Tahir Chaudhry, … Read the rest

It’s time to plan for a festive sanctuary this holiday season! First Parish will be accepting orders for poinsettias from Wilson Farm.

The cost is $10.00 for a 6 1/2″ pot, with proceeds going towards the purchase of greens for … Read the rest

As Thanksgiving approaches, please help your neighbors by donating non-perishable food items to the Lexington Interfaith Food Pantry. Items needed include baked beans, canned fruit, canned vegetables, cereal, macaroni & cheese, “Meals in a Can”, pasta, peanut butter, rice, soup, … Read the rest

Al Jacobson / Communities Without Borders Traveling Fellowship
December 4, 2016 Deadline

The Al Jacobson / Communities Without Borders Traveling Fellowship supports First Parish youth and adults as FP/CWB liaisons, strengthens First Parish’s commitment to CWB, and provides financial support … Read the rest

The Great Fall Auction catalog is available!  You can view it by clicking here.

A couple reminders:

– you do not need to be present to win!  If you see a live auction item you’d like to bid on … Read the rest

I want to offer a huge thank you to everyone who made our Second Annual Folk Concert a huge success on Sunday.  Needless to say, Rip spent many hours planning the concert, arranging for guest musicians, and preparing the First … Read the rest

All are welcome to participate in an informal group of members and friends who enjoy fiber arts. On Thursday, bring your knitting, crocheting, beading or other fiber work and meet in the church parlor from 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm … Read the rest

There’s a myth of who we are that many of us grow up with — heard as children, or in our heads, or from other — and frequently, that story becomes real as we live into our lives as adults. … Read the rest