This Week in Worship Sunday, December 15th, 2019 Minister Rev. Lisa Ward Our December monthly worship theme is “potential”.  In the luminous darkness of the winter months, we are a part of the mystery of dormant seeds, enfolded and strengthened for growth in the nourishing darkness.  It is a time to reach for that mystery … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 12/12/2019

This Week in Worship Sunday, December 8th, 2019 Minister Rev. Lisa Ward And so we’ve entered the December holiday season.  A constant message this month, as we walk the streets or tune into the media, is give, give, give, buy, buy, buy, joy, joy, joy.  We are also called, within this urging to celebrate (and … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 12/5/2019

This Week in Worship Sunday, December 1st, 2019 “Finding Hope, Finding Home” Minister Rev. Lisa Ward When my daughter Sarah  was one year old, she reminded me of the importance of moments of gratitude. At dinner time, our family would hold hands and take a moment to be thankful for whatever came into our minds … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 11/28/2019

This Week in Worship Sunday, November 24th, 2019 “Equality in Diversity” Minister Rev. Lisa Ward With the impeachment hearings flooding the airwaves, the dread of a divided nation hovers about us.  As the lack of civility and utter disregard for the truth infects this constitutional process, the fear of a broken government looms large.  There … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 11/21/2019

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 is Executive Director and Senior … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 11/14/2019

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 focused primarily on PTSD … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 11/7/2019

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 minister@fpmilton.org The office staff is a bit sad but quite supportive of Megan Benders’ decision to leave her position as Administrative Assistant so that she can spend more quality time … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 10/31/2019

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 of the survey are posted … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 10/24/2019

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 on the B’hai teachings … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 10/17/2019

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 the launching of … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 10/10/2019