The First Parish Committee on Ministry is holding a listening circle on Sunday, December 15th immediately following the worship service at 11:45AM in the Sanctuary. In the wake of Marta's retirement announcement, we know many folks are eager to share their thoughts and reactions. We're holding this session to provide a space for parishioners to […]
One of our members is currently incarcerated and welcomes cards and letters from First Parish friends. Please join us in the Parlor after services on Sunday December 15 - we gather in community to prepare cards of holiday cheer/ well wishes. Please bring any extra holiday cards or stationery and stamps-- we will have light […]
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 in your path to retirement, you are welcome to this drop-in group that meets approximately once a month to provide support around the emotional (not financial) aspects of the retirement transition. Meetings for 2025 are scheduled for: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Monday, February 17, 2025 Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Monday, April 21, […]
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 […]
Join First Parish friends in our parlor to sing beloved seasonal songs together. Wendy Covell will support us on piano and Cheri Minton will lead our singing. Participants will pick carols from our hymnal as we go. This event will be hybrid - join on Zoom via the blue button below.
Note new schedule: The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, on Zoom. The December book selection is Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo. In October, we discussed The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. All are […]
Monthly Lay Ministry led support for individuals who have lost loved ones. This group usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm, on Zoom. Click to Join Virtually Back to Events
