Last Sunday of the Decade
On this the last Sunday of the decade, David Temple will lead a service focusing on how things have changed (or not) since the year 2000 as we prepare to hit the ⅕ of the century mark.
Archives: Services
Christmas Eve Service
A traditional celebration of the season, our intergenerational Christmas Eve service will feature lots of holiday stories, the lighting of candles, and traditional Christmas hymns. This service will begin at 5:30 PM.
Solstice Sunday
This intergenerational worship service will be led by the children and adults from our Religious Exploration program. The service will focus on themes relating to Solstice, the shortest day of the year.
Hanukkah
This service will focus on the timeless story of the Maccabees reclaiming and rededicating their temple in Jerusalem with a single oil lamp that lasted way beyond its usual burning time. This is a powerful metaphor for the tenacity of the human spirit and the oftentimes miraculous power of the Universe to give us what … Continue reading Hanukkah
Season of Shadow
(VIDEO) December is a wonderful time of celebration and great anticipation. On this Sunday, Rev Egan explored the shadow side of this holiday season, a time that can often include grief, depression and anxiety for so many.
Commitment Sunday
On this Sunday we will celebrate the culmination of our annual fund drive. By pledging to our congregation each year, we re-affirming our commitment to one another and to the work of First Parish. Come join us for a joyous online worship service of praise and gratitude for this community that we all help to … Continue reading Commitment Sunday
The Other
(VIDEO) Rev. Egan explored our experience with identity and how it frames how we see the other. How is it that after millions of years of evolution and progress, do we so easily slip back into tribalism and nationalism?
Why I Am at First Parish
During this lay-led service, members of the congregation will give personal testimonials about all that this congregation means to them. If you ever thought about bringing a friend to church, this would be a great time to start!
Gratitude
(VIDEO) This time of year, as we begin to prepare our family Thanksgiving feasts, we know that we have so much to be thankful for. But we also need to acknowledge that there are many who are not as fortunate. On this Sunday, Rev. Egan explored issues of hunger and homelessness, and how we can … Continue reading Gratitude
Guest at our Table
(VIDEO) During this intergenerational worship service, we learned how we can support the good work being done at the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, as they combat worldwide issues of poverty, poor access to healthcare, and lack of education. This service included interactive music, drama, and stories that will appeal to people of all ages.