The Social Action Ministry (SAM) at First Parish comes from our Unitarian Universalist faith based on the values of love, justice, community and responsibility. We do this within the supportive environment of our broader church community and the mission of … Read the rest
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f you are participating in either of the Christmas Eve services, please see the schedule below for rehearsal times.
Sunday, December 17th
11:45 – 12:30 Children’s Choir in Yellow Room
11:45 – 12:30 Play rehearsal in Sanctuary
12:30 … Read the rest
If you have an event, committee meeting, or program that you want to include in the January issue of the Focalpoint, please send to Jane Foley in the office by Tuesday, December 19th, with publication on Friday, December 22nd.… Read the rest
Join the First Parish Climate Action Team
Stop by our table at Coffee Hour this Sunday, December 17th
In 2004-06, First Parish went through an internal process to be designated a Green Sanctuary Congregation. The goal was to make every … Read the rest
Winter Solstice celebrates the return of hope to our land as our planet experiences the first slow turn toward greater daylight. We participate in this ancient ritual to connect with the natural rhythms of light and dark, of warmth and … Read the rest
All are welcome to come on Sunday, December 10th at 4:00pm around the fireplace in Parker Hall for Dan Fenn’s annual reading of A Christmas Carol. There will be light refreshments, and if you come with little ones (or big … Read the rest
| Wednesday, December 6 | ||
| Creative Callings | 1:30 p.m. | Parlor |
| Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary |
| Master Singers Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Parker Hall |
| Thursday, December 7 | ||
| Meditation Group | 4:00 p.m. | Parlor |
| Woodworker’s Guild Holiday Party | 6:00 p.m. | Parish Hall |
| Scrabble Club | 7:30 |
December’s Theme: What does it mean to be a people of HOPE?
We’re entering the darkest part of the winter, a good time for stories! What’s one story you know that illustrates the effects of hope?
Many, many thanks to all for making this year’s clothing drive such a success. While we started out slowly, we really picked up speed! We can be proud that the donations we sent to WATCH, CDC included:
Want to commemorate the fabulous 325th celebration of First Parish? Buy one of these beautiful, glass suncatchers! They come in blue or green and make great ornaments. You can purchase them for $10 each on Sunday during social hour … Read the rest
Monday, December 11, 2017
12:00 Socializing
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Program
If your last name begins with A, B, or C, please bring a dessert, and if your last name begins with any other letter, bring a main dish, … Read the rest
Celebrate the Season with “Christmas Music Through the Ages” on Saturday, December 9th – Presented by Munroe Saturday Nights!
Celebrate the season with beautiful vocal and keyboard (harpsichord, piano and organ) holiday music from the medieval, renaissance, baroque, romantic and … Read the rest
All are welcome to stop by the church this Saturday morning, December 9th, to help clean up the grounds of leaves and other fall debris before the winter sets in. Bring a rake and join Dick Fleiss, Jim Gross, and … Read the rest
December’s monthly special plate collection will go to “Believe in Success,” a new program of the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry. This program has been created to meet the needs of domestic abuse survivors, who are in shelters or have recently … Read the rest
Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for the mystery of the winter holidays. What better way to do that than to spend time in quiet contemplation of the holiness in the heart of time? Please join us this … Read the rest
| Wednesday, November 29 | ||
| Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary |
| Master Singers Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Parker Hall |
| Thursday, November 30 | ||
| Meditation Group | 4:00 p.m. | Parlor |
| Adult Program Film Series | 7:00 p.m. | Parish Hall |
| Scrabble Club | 7:30 p.m. | Parker Hall |
| Sunday, December 3 |
Last Sunday, Rev. Anne and members of the church joined with Rev. Paul Shupe of UCC Hancock in front of the church for a Transgender Day of Remembrance to honor those who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence. The … Read the rest
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 for service trips. It sponsors two First Parish high school students or … Read the rest
