On this Sunday, our fabulous Music Director Eva Kendrick and our Worship & Music Committee will offer a worship service filled with the power of song. During this Music Sunday, we will hear from our First Parish Choir, and other singers and musicians as well. We hope you will join us as we share the … Continue reading Music Sunday
Join us for this shared worship service with the Franklin UU congregation, where we will be on retreat at Ferry Beach, in Saco Maine. During this multi-generational, outdoor service, there will be time for personal sharing, reflecting, and of course lots of singing. For anyone who is not able to join us at Ferry Beach, … Continue reading Worship at Ferry Beach
During this intergenerational worship service, we celebrate our moms and all of our other caretakers, as we give thanks for the abundance and love in our lives. To help do this, all are invited to bring flowers gathered from gardens or roadsides to share with others in the congregation, as part of our annual Flower … Continue reading Flowers for Mom
When we are hurting, sometimes our habits grow into unshakable addictions. Whether those addictions are alcohol, drugs, social media, sugar, video games, our phones, or a host of other destructive habits, all of us at times succumb to behaviors that seem to take over. Today we will hear personal testimonials, special music, and reflections from … Continue reading Somebody Save Me from Myself
Earth Day Sunday worship 2025 is April 27, for all ages. “Climate Justice and the Air We Breathe”– We have a special guest from UU Mass Action, Claire-Karl Müller who is also coordinator of the statewide climate justice coalition Mass Power Forward. We will listen, learn, and take action. Join us! Zoom access here. Order … Continue reading Climate Justice and the Air We Breathe
The Easter story is a symbol of hope, resistance, and transformation. A story that centers on a revolutionary who challenged an oppressive empire, was crucified for it, and then somehow was resurrected as an enduring symbol of hope and renewal. As Unitarian Universalists, how does Jesus’ legacy of love, resistance, and transformation, speak to us … Continue reading Resurrecting Resistance
Our congregation was founded in 1651, with the first meetinghouse completed in 1653, The next meetinghouse was built in 1705 and stood for eight decades, until our current meetinghouse was built in 1789. Each generation has cared for this place, with their time, talent, and treasure. We here, in 2025, are no different. Each year, … Continue reading Renewing our Covenant
With all of the cascading threats to marginalized communities and our democracy, it is easy to become immobilized and not know what to do. But just as we are told to put on our own oxygen mask first before assisting others, we must also tend to our own spiritual well-being in times of crisis. Only … Continue reading If the Cabin Loses Pressure…
Using the wise and prophetic words in the Hebrew Testament we will explore reactions, motivations & inspirations for times of great upheaval. What are your reactions to so much significant change in our country & the world? How are we called to respond? Must our differences divide us? Let’s explore together the challenges inherent to … Continue reading When Empires Fall
Weaving the web of community is no easy task. It requires trust and hope for the bettering of our collective futures. Come join us in celebrating the power of community within FPUU. Zoom access here. Order of Service and Announcements here.
