Activism That Works

Vestry First Parish

Many of us feel motivated to do something to address the ongoing challenges to immigrants, the environment, health care, voting rights, women's rights, etc.– but what? First Parish members and long-time activists, Betsy Leondar-Wright and Anne Wright will share five criteria for what makes public action effective. Their guidance is drawn from research on social […]

Monthly Community Potlucks, 2024-2025

Vestry First Parish

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 […]

Teen Parent Night

Vestry First Parish

Sunday, March 23, 6:45pm, (Vestry) Bring the kids down a few minutes early for a slice of pizza before they head to OWL, COA and Youth Group. Parents will linger during the evening program to get to know one another and have their questions answered about the annual Stewardship Campaign. Sponsored by the First Parish […]

All Congregational Pancake Breakfast

Vestry First Parish

Sunday, March 23, 9:15am to 10am (Vestry) Come enjoy breakfast before the service! All welcome. Sponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.

Flash Quilt Day

Vestry First Parish

Please join us and help create the First Parish Harvest Moon quilt for 2025, "Colors of the Silk Road"! Saturday, March 22, 10am - 2pm, in the First Parish Vestry. Welcome quilters of all skill levels! Please join us Saturday March 22, 2025 in the vestry for a fun day of sewing and community. We […]

All Congregational Lunch

Vestry First Parish

Sunday, March 2, 12:00pm (after service) to 1:30pm (Vestry) Come enjoy lunch after the service! All welcome. Sponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.

Monthly Community Potlucks, 2024-2025

Vestry First Parish

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 […]

POSTPONED (date TBD) Winter Festival of Justice and Light

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POSTPONED - NEW DATE TBD First Parish's Reckoning and Repair Working Group is sponsoring a Festival of Justice and LIght on Saturday, February 15 from 3:00 pm till 9:00 pm. The purpose is to anchor our community in the ongoing work of reckoning and repair. This event will feature worship, education, films, music and dancing. […]

Valentine’s Demonstrations: We Stand For Love

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Take a stand for all that we love: our planet, our democracy, immigrants' rights, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, world peace, and more. The Social Justice Committee encourages First Parish folks to participate in one or both of two standout events on Valentine's Day. Amid the ongoing assaults on much of what we love, we will […]

Valentine’s Demonstrations: We Stand For Love

Vestry First Parish +1 more

Take a stand for all that we love: our planet, our democracy, immigrants' rights, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, world peace, and more. The Social Justice Committee encourages First Parish folks to participate in one or both of two standout events on Valentine's Day. Amid the ongoing assaults on much of what we love, we will […]