Caring Community at First Parish
If you are interested in lending a hand to someone who needs it in the congregation by offering to take them a meal or giving them a ride, or if you find yourself in need of such help, please write … Read the rest
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This Week at First Parish
Wednesday, September 28 |
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| Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary |
| Thursday, September 29 | ||
| Meditation | 4:00 p.m. | Parlor |
| Nonfiction Book Group | 7:30 p.m. | Parlor |
| Friday, September 30 | ||
| Saturday, October 1 | ||
| Art Show Preparation | 10:00 a.m. | Parish Hall |
| Sunday, October 2 | ||
| Worship Service | 10:30 | |
First Parish to Host New England Region UUA Leadership Conference
Looking for an exciting opportunity to help out our UUA district and learn all about church leadership — for free?
We are excited to be hosting the New England Region UUA Leadership Workshop: Cracking the Leadership Crisis on Saturday,
Unity Group October Meeting
The Unity Group is a very active, inclusive, and welcoming group of women from First Parish and the wider community who meet once a month for lunch, companionship, and a program. Men are also welcome to join or come as … Read the rest
Note from the Board
I’m very pleased to announce that your First Parish Board has appointed four parishioners to the Shared Ministry Evaluation Committee — Brian Herrick, Board member Dave Juitt, Marty Kvaal, and Tony Siesfeld. The Board greatly appreciates their willingness to serve
The Great Fall Auction
Save the Date! The Great Fall Auction — an amazingly fun church-wide event and important fundraiser for the church — is scheduled for November 19th, at the church. The evening includes a live auction, silent auction, highly entertaining guest auctioneers,
Memorial Garden Service this Sunday
The Memorial Garden provides a quiet sanctuary where we can enjoy the healing beauty of nature and recall the lives of First Parishioners and our loved ones. Located next to the Old Burying Ground, the Garden’s green plantings and the … Read the rest
Are You a New Empty-Nester?
How do you feel now that one/all of your kids are off to college or out on their own? Join us in this group meeting to talk about the changes, challenges, and joys of having either one child or your … Read the rest
Sunday Service
At the beginning of the High Holy Days, we celebrate the music and the faith which Jewish refugees brought to America. How is it for our refugees now? What would it be like if we were to truly make room … Read the rest
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A Note from Lifespan Religious Education
Hello! I’m Sadie Kahn-Greene, and I’m covering for Lisa Maria for this last week of her maternity leave. Her first Sunday back will be Oct. 2nd. I’ll be there to welcome her back and hope you will be, too! In … Read the rest
Nonfiction Book Group – Sept 29th
On Thursday, September 29th at 7:30 pm in the Parlor, please join in discussing Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harar.
Sebastian Junger blurbed about Sapiens: “Thank God someone finally wrote [this] book.”
“Sapiens tackles the biggest
Art Show & Munroe Saturday Nights – Sept 24th
Have you noticed the art display in First Parish? It’s part of the art and culture of Cuba which will be highlighted on the walls of the First Parish gallery this month, and is part of the upcoming Munroe Saturday … Read the rest
Creative Callings, a/k/a Fiber Arts – Sept 22nd
All are welcome to participate in an informal group of members and friends who enjoy fiber arts. We gather in the church parlor each second and fourth Thursday from 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm for a low-key time of fellowship, … Read the rest
A Note from the Board
Your Parish Board held its annual fall retreat the day before our Ingathering service. We covered a lot of ground. We started by offering suggestions to Rev. Anne on what her priorities should be this year, other than worship and
Baton Rouge Flood Recovery Donation Information
The Social Action Committee will be collecting monetary donations for the victims of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Rev. Nathan Ryan of the Baton Rouge UU church has recommended checks be directed to Together Baton Rouge, where 100% of funds go to … Read the rest
Communities Without Borders Presentation – Sept 25th
Come hear Amy Archibald speak at First Parish Lexington on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at noon in Parker Hall. Amy, COO and veteran travel leader for Communities Without Borders, will share her experiences in Zambia helping orphaned and vulnerable … Read the rest
This Week at First Parish
| Wednesday, September 21 | ||
| Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary |
| Thursday, September 22 | ||
| Creative Callings | 2:00 p.m. | Parlor |
| Meditation | 4:00 p.m. | Parlor |
| Friday, September 23 | ||
| Saturday, September 24 | ||
| Family Fun Pizza Party | 5:00 p.m. | Parker Hall |
| Munroe Saturday Night | 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary |
Sunday Service
Rev. Anne Mason will ask the question, “Is It Possible?” when exploring our Unitarian Universalist faith that calls us to hold out hope in this violent world. Hope that our hearts will be tuned to the music of peace. Hope
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.