Unitarians and Universalists were central to many of the most important events in Boston's history. You can learn about them in a 2-mile walking tour of Boston led by Eric Segal. You will learn: How God is like a mop How Unitarians were key figures on both sides of the slavery debate The Unitarian minister […]
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. To receive the Zoom Link, please email and tell us you would like to attend: Sunday, 9-9:30 a.m. The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction […]
Worship in the Meetinghouse Sanctuary and online "The Something I Can Do" Dr. Amy Smith, 2025 Shinn Speaker, preaching In this sermon, Dr. Amy Smith reflects on her experiences in international development and how those experiences have been influenced by the UU principles she grew up with.” The Shinn Service honors Barbara Shinn (1912-1976) and […]
Looking for connection? Need a little help getting to know others at First Parish? Want to help others know you? Join First Parish members for Who are UU? a series of guided conversations designed to ease us beyond small talk and learn more about each other. No registration required. Come to one or come to […]
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
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Tuesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
Birding is a wonderful way to stay in the present moment. As we walk through a forest or around a pond or field, we focus our attention on bird sounds and subtle movements in the trees and shrubs rather than the chatter in our heads. Join us for one or more of the upcoming walks […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Wednesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September - May on the last Wednesday of the month, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck, on Wednesday, December 4. Potlucks will be held indoors, in the Vestry, except in September and May when they might be […]