This Week in Worship Sunday, March 24th, 2019 Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse “The Ultimate in Particular: Thoughts on the Wisdom of Pierre Teillard de Chardin” Minister Rev. Lisa Ward There is a labyrinth at the Kriplalu retreat center where I am spending this week’s study leave.  One of my walking inquiries is … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 3/21/2019

This Week in Worship Sunday, March 17th, 2019 Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse “Influences from the Past” Youth Service on March 17th You don’t want to miss this offering, it is usually one of the highlights of the worship year! – Rev. Lisa Our service this week will be led by our high … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 3/14/2019

Sunday, March 10th, 2019 Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse “The Art of Interdependence” Minister Rev. Lisa Ward In the latest UU World magazine, this year’s theme for our annual UUA General Assembly has been announced: “The Power of We”.  Other compelling articles about the work of justice and the finding of a spiritual … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 3/7/2019

Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 2/21/2019 Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse “Spirited Giving” Minister Rev. Lisa Ward As we approach the March 8th all-church gathering to share thoughts and inspirations about the mission of First Parish, some questions have arisen about the nature of a church mission … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 2/28/2019

This Week in Worship Sunday, February 24th, 2019 Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse “A Wide Eyed Theology: Sounding the Call” Guest Minister This Week: Leslie MacPherson Leslie MacPherson has been a member of First Parish for the last ten years, six of which she served on the Worship Committee. This year, she has … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 2/21/2019

Minister Rev. Lisa Ward On this day, a year ago, a gunman killed 17 students and staff and injured 17 others at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.  Valentine’s Day.  For any who knows grief – and we all do – anniversaries, especially the first one, are particularly unnerving.  Emotions, memories, fear rise … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 2/14/2019

Our Guest Minister This Week: Deb Morgan Bennett  Deb Bennett is a newly fellowshipped Unitarian Universalist minister. She has served as intern and summer minister at the Winchester Unitarian Society, Winchester, MA and provides regular support for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield, MA and the Unitarian Universalist Meeting South Berkshire in Housatonic, MA. Deb is … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 2/8/2019

This Week in Worship Sunday, January 27th, 2019 Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse “To Witness The Day” Minister Rev. Lisa Ward As First Parish engages in conversations, listening circles, story-telling and surveys these next few months, to create a mission statement together that will be presented for a vote at our May annual … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 1/25/2019

This Week in Worship Sunday, January 20th, 2019 Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse “Why Do Black Lives Matter?” Minister Rev. Lisa Ward This Sunday’s worship service is entitled “Why Do Black Lives Matter?” and will be addressing questions, issues and wonderings about this now international movement, begun in 2013.  The Social Action Committee … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 1/18/2019