What does it mean to “find a ministry” within your congregation? Our congregation thrives because of our commitments to community, our curiosity, and our shared time together. This service leads into our Connecting Our Community Fair after church. Together we will reflect on the gifts we bring and the needs we seek to fulfill. And … Continue reading “FINDING YOUR MINISTRY”
Our October Soul Matters theme is Heritage. As we begin our year-long learning about the proposed changes to the part of our UUA Bylaws that contains our Principles and Purposes, we look back at how our Principles were created, how they have changed over time, and the intent of their creators. This service invites you … Continue reading Of Principles and Values
There is great value in the image of gathering around a table for a shared meal, a table where we make space for many, where we seek to be radically inclusive. In this service, we use music and texts that help us explore this metaphor, and deepen our understanding of how and why some beloved … Continue reading “Crowded Table”
At the core of Rev. Elizabeth’s ministry is the statement “love doesn’t leave anyone out.” In this service we explore what that means for us here at First Parish, how that calls us to center a spirit of welcome, and how that statement connects us to our wider Unitarian Universalist faith. Attend In person or … Continue reading At the Core: An Introductory Worship
As we begin our first year of shared ministry, we celebrate our annual Water Ceremony! Guided by our monthly Soul Matters theme, “The Gift of Welcome,” we bring water from home to gather in community and make commitments to embodying welcome in our congregational life this year.
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”
