How do we stay tender in the midst of challenge? Sometimes resilience looks like tenderness, sometimes it is not found quickly, but over several generations, and sometimes resilience is used as an excuse to celebrate those who overcome oppressive systems, rather than digging into the work to change those systems. With a look at these … Continue reading Staying Tender
In this month’s multigenerational service, we use our theme of Embodying Resilience to try out practices as a community. Using a refrain of “We Are Here,” we’ll use story, song, meditation, and ritual to reflect on ways that building patterns of steadiness can buoy our resilience. Come to feed your spirit and build your resilience … Continue reading Rekindling Resilience
Religious community means different things to different people, but what is the purpose that gives our congregation meaning? This service will kick off our shared work to revisit First Parish’s mission (purpose) and vision (desired future). And whether you’ve been part of First Parish for many years or have just started to get connected, you … Continue reading Community With Purpose
