First Parish member Sharen Crumrine Leonard, 72, passed away on June 17, 2025, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, MA, after living for 2 years post diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. Her beloved husband Andrew Leonard, of 48 years fulfilling and happy years, survives her along with cherished son Michael, his wife Erika Weisz, […]
Looking for support for your meditation practice? Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. First Parish’s Meditation Group has gone virtual! Please join us whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Click here to join on Zoom. Sunday, 9-9:30 a.m. The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction and then ring the bell. We will […]
Summer Worship online via Zoom ONLY “Celebrating What Resonates - A Jewnitarian Journey” Melanie Cohn-Hopwood, Worship Leader Our liberal religious tradition calls us to explore and incorporate rituals and spiritual teachings from a variety of faith traditions. As a person who was raised Jewish, Melanie will share some of the traditions learned in childhood that […]
Men of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to meet with First Parish’s Men’s Group! We meet online every other Sunday at 7pm to connect and support each other on our spiritual journeys. Email mensgroup@firstparish.info to join! Back to Events
Spirit Talks are back! Weekly Spirit Talk discussions provide an opportunity for a small group to reflect together on a spiritual theme inspired by a different quote each week. Spirit Talk meets every Monday at 4pm on Zoom. Email spirittalk@firstparish.info to be added to the mailing list for Spirit Talk or just check us out by joining […]
Looking for support for your meditation practice? Join us for 30 minutes of silent sitting. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Please drop in whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Meets Mondays 6:00-7:00pm in the Parlor. For more information, please email meditation@firstparish.info Back to Events
Wherever you are on your journey to retirement -- dreaming, planning, already retired -- please join this drop in group which focuses on the emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of the retirement transition. Email group organizers for the Zoom link.
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […]
Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 - 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday, June 25, through […]