The celebration of Juneteenth is just five years old as a Federal Holiday, but its earliest celebrations happened in 1866, just one year after the news of, and enforcement of, emancipation finally reached all people in the United States. Today, we honor Juneteenth as we trace the difficult legacy of slavery and the continued work … Continue reading Honoring Juneteenth

This Sunday we celebrate Pride at First Parish! Join us for stories and music about the joyful resilience embodied by queer and trans people throughout time. Receive a Glitter Blessing to carry you into the week. Stick around for our Coffee Hour Pride Fest where we’ll have nail art pens, temporary tattoos, stickers, and Pride … Continue reading Pride: Joyful Resilience

 It’s our annual Milestones service! Join us this Sunday as we welcome new members, celebrate our graduates, and extend our gratitude to all of the people whose time, energy, and enthusiasm filled our congregational life this year.