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“Old Friends”

Charlie will talk about two of our notable congregants – Robin Mingo (Mingo Beach) and Nathan Dane (Father of American Jurisprudence). First Parish meets on Sunday at 10:30AM on the southern-most side of the Dane Street Park. If we have inclement weather, we will hold the service in our sanctuary at 225 Cabot Street.

Favorite Poetry

I have always loved poetry, and plan to share a few of my favorites. Please bring some of your favorite poetry to read aloud too.

Meet at the South side of Dane Street Beach. If raining, the service will be held at the church at 225 Cabot Street.

“STORYTELLING”

A short introduction to storytelling as community and meaning making will be followed by writing stories ala the Moth and sharing as time allows.  Our summer services will be held at Dane Street Beach, Beverly at 10:00am – if raining, we’ll gather at the church at 225 Cabot Street. 

“Let Us Love Alike”

Fifteenth century Transylvanian Unitarian Francis David observed, with great faith, “We need not think alike to love alike.”   How might that article of faith call the congregation of First Parish Church in Beverly UU into its future?   And how does it reflect the interim period we are closing?  Some last words of counsel and reflection from your interim minister. … Continue reading “Let Us Love Alike”

Appreciation Day

We will recognize congregants’ contributions to our life together through the past year, (organized by ministries), hold a New Member Recognition ceremony, and observe any life milestones in the congregation.   Please come and let us celebrate you. Attend In person or connect by Zoom: https://zoom.us/J/92762405253

Pride: Celebration and Protest

Rev. Susan Milnor, Lyralen Kaye, Ellen Powers, Julia Norcross, Braden Willenbrock Pride, which is celebrated in June, is rooted in both celebration and protest:  celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and protest of the hatred and violence directed at LGBTQ+folk.  Lyralen Kaye will share some of the experiences and joy of being nonbinary, while Rev. Susan will … Continue reading Pride: Celebration and Protest