First Parish Members and Friends,

The Parish Board is seeking a First Parish member to serve as the Parish Clerk. The Clerk is the member of the Board who is responsible for taking and publishing minutes of all Board meetings. … Read the rest

The auction is coming!  The auction is coming!  In case you didn’t see Laura Juitt’s beautiful auction posters in the Parish Hall, this year’s Great Fall Auction is on Saturday, November 19th. Doors open at 6 PM; bidding on silent … Read the rest

The Social Action Committee of First Parish, in collaboration with other religious institutions of Lexington, are co-sponsoring The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute presentation, “Transforming Society’s Response to Homicide.” The presentation will take place on Sunday, October 23rd at 1:30 … Read the rest

The Rev. David S. Blanchard begins his 30th year in ministry this fall. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School, David spent those three years of study also working with the First Church in Belmont. Future ministries took him to Lexington … Read the rest

Do you have a knack for gardening? Are you a history buff? Have you always wanted to teach? This Sunday in Parish Hall during social hour, various committee and activity chairs will be available to discuss the many opportunities for … Read the rest

Please join Meg Newhouse as she leads a half-day interactive workshop on living as legacy—the ongoing imprint of one’s life and gift to future generations. Participants will explore the legacies they have received and those they have already “bequeathed.” The … Read the rest

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

Guest minister, the Rev. David S. Blanchard, will preach this week on how “most of us find it easy to blame our troubles on the past. Any sentence that begins “If only…” hauls our focus backwards as if we could … Read the rest

On Sunday, October 16th, an original and active member of the organization Lexington CommUNITY, Sam Zales, will speak about the importance of Lexington’s annual Martin Luther King “Day of Service” Celebration that is held every January. Sam has been a … Read the rest

In Good Company will present “Hail to the Chief” at First Parish on Saturday, October 15th, 7:30pm in the Sanctuary.

Buy your Hail to the Chief tickets now and get preferred seating, closer to the stage!

Only those who purchase … Read the rest