Rev. Lisa Ward has been our settled minister since August of 2016. Ordained in 1992, Rev. Lisa has served congregations in New York City, Queens, White Plains, NY and Harford County, MD. A graduate from Union Theological Seminary in NYC, she has engaged in social justice initiatives throughout her career… Read more.Sunday, November 17th, 2019
“Mend and Repair: What does it take to heal what’s broken between us?”
A reflection on the legacy of slavery, the ongoing challenge of racism, and how we build relationships from there.
Guest Minister: Rev. Mary Margaret Earl
OUR GUEST MINISTER
The Rev. Mary Margaret Earl … read more.
This Week in Worship
Sunday, November 10th, 2019
“Wounded Service” a Veteran’s Day Sermon
Rev. Lisa Ward
Minister
Rev. Lisa Ward
When I served in Harford County, the chaplain of Aberdeen Proving Ground periodically invited religious leaders to attend presentations on “Ministry to the Military”. The second presentation I went to … read more.
This Week in Worship
Sunday, November 3rd, 2019
10:30am – 11:30am in the Meetinghouse
The Spirit of Democracy
Rev. Lisa preaching
Minister
Rev. Lisa Ward
The office staff is a bit sad but quite supportive of Megan Benders’ decision to leave her position as Administrative Assistant so that … read more.
This Week in Worship
Minister
Rev. Lisa Ward
A Message from the Parish Committee
About Our Exploration of the Possibility of Solar Energy for First Parish
Thank you to all who participated in the survey about solar panels. It is helpful to have your feedback as we continue to work on this project. Results … read more.
This Week in Worship
Sunday, October 20th, 2019
10:30am – 11:30am in the Meetinghouse
Guest Speaker Eamon Aghdasi
Eamon Aghdasi is a Baha’i from Milton, MA and is his community’s representative to the Milton Interfaith Clergy Association (MICA).
Looking In the Mirror for Change
Rather than looking to others for change, Eamon Aghdasi draws … read more.
This Week in Worship
Sunday, October 13, 2019
10:30am – 11:30am in the Meetinghouse
One Among Many
Our Annual Animal Blessing
Minister
Rev. Lisa Ward
On September 21st, 2014, some 400,000 people marched on Central Park West in New York City to highlight the U.N. Climate Summit. During this time there was … read more.
This Week in Worship
Sunday, October 6, 2019
10:30am – 11:30am in the Meetinghouse
“The Call To Self-Forgiveness”
Rev. Lisa Ward
Minister
Rev. Lisa Ward
As many of you know, the first testimony of the US House of Representatives impeachment inquiry regarding President Trump was held today. This is the beginning of an arduous … read more.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
10:30am – 11:30am in the Meetinghouse
“Finding Our Footing”
How can we feel grounded in our lives?
Rev. Lisa Ward preaching
First Parish members ~ A final request for the pictures in the directory: IF you weren’t able to attend the photo sessions at church and plan to submit a digital picture, … read more.
This Week in Worship
Sunday, September 15, 2019
10:30am – 11:30am in the Meetinghouse
“Sacred Ground”
A day to honor the ground on which we live and have our being: Earth.
Minister
Rev. Lisa Ward
On August 28th, Greta Thunberg, Swedish youth climate activist, arrived on the shores of New York City, having … read more.
This Week in Worship
Sunday, September 22, 2019
10:30am – 11:30am in the Meetinghouse
“Source of Being”
Minister
Rev. Lisa Ward
A valuable resource that Unitarian Universalist Congregations have in Massachusetts is UU Mass Action, a statewide justice advocacy group. Their mission is “to organize and mobilize UUs in Massachusetts to … read more.
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