Mother’s Day is traditionally when we honor mothers for their care and nurture of children. In reality, most people nurture other people who are our “kin” and those who are not. But nurture is complex, and one of the most important elements is how we encourage in others the desire and ability to influence the … Continue reading “A DIFFERENT MOTHER’S DAY”
Indigenous scientist Robin Wall Kimmerer teaches that in order to become good ancestors we must build good soil. As we celebrate the culmination of our candidating week together, Rev. Elizabeth will draw on Kimmerer’s examples and expertise to explore how we will continue to build good congregational soil as, to borrow her phrase, ancestors-in-training. Attend … Continue reading “Building Our Good Soil”
What do cross-country skiing, singing around a campfire, and busy streets have in common? As our Candidating Week begins, Rev. Elizabeth Assenza shares stories of spiritual formation and looks ahead to our week of getting to know each other and the exciting possibilities that await our shared ministry together. Attend In person or connect by … Continue reading “SNAPSHOTS”
As Earth Day approaches, we’ll center our individual and collective relationships with the Earth. We all know how urgent the situation with climate change is, so we won’t be presenting deep science. But as people in a faith tradition, what do we think best motivates people to care? What are our human connections with the … Continue reading Earth Songs
All ages will join together in the sanctuary for our annual Easter service. Using some special eggs, we’lltell the story of Easter and what it most often means to Unitarian Universalists. It’s all about love rising. There will also be a holiday “hunt” unfolding for our young people. Finally, trust us: you won’t want to miss a very special … Continue reading “LOVE IS RISING” Multigenerational Easter Service
The mythic stories of this season remind us that however alone we sometimes feel in living our convictions, together we find the strength to do so with meaning. Today, against the background of Palm Sunday, we’ll consider how people all over the world, in different cultures, have made small acts of resistance, sometimes very serious ones, … Continue reading Small Acts
In this Women’s History Month, it is time to think about the critical importance of health care, particularly reproductive health care, for women, indeed for any child bearing person. Why are these rights being rolled back with alarming speed? Is it really just about abortion? What’s happening affects the lives and well being of many … Continue reading “Unmaking History”
How have the decisions of FPCs past congregations influenced today’s congregation; why should we care; and how can we learn more about them? Attend In person or connect by Zoom: https://zoom.us/J/92762405253
People often think of faith as being a set of beliefs that provide certainty, in other words, the answer to the vulnerability people experience in their lives. But that’s not the case with Unitarian Universalism. Instead, we try to nurture a faith that embraces vulnerability and thus allows us to adapt to and affirm our lives here and … Continue reading “A Faith With Vulnerability”
This morning we celebrate this community and explore our stewardship theme of “Moving Ahead Together.” What will it take to be a vital congregation in the next several years? More importantly, why are we, the collective of First Parish Church, needed? And by whom? Scott Gorman will give a reflection, and Rev. Susan will do a … Continue reading “If Ever There Were A time”
