This Week in Worship Sunday, April 22, 2018 Theme: Transformation Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse Minister Rev. Lisa Ward This April we’re experiencing a variety of worship experiences, highlighting the theological diversity of our faith community. After celebrating Easter, we welcomed the First Congregational Church with the Rev. John Allen at the pulpit. … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 4/20/2018

This Week in Worship Sunday, April 15, 2018 Theme: Transformation Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse Minister Rev. Lisa Ward I am happy to announce that we have a 3/4 time Church Administrator to welcome this Sunday, April 15th: Susan Deminico. Now that Susan is in place, we are in search for an administrative … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 4/13/2018

This Week in Worship Sunday, April 8, 2018 Theme: Transformation Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse Minister Rev. Lisa Ward This coming Sunday, April 8th, is our annual Unity Sunday. It is a time when First Congregational Church in Milton and First Parish in Milton worship together. Each year we alternate between venues. This … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 4/6/2018

This Week in Worship Sunday, April 1, 2018 Theme: Transformation Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse Minister Rev. Lisa Ward Several congregants have requested a written copy of the prayer I shared last week in worship. It is a rendering of “The Lord’s Prayer”. In the Sermon on the Mount, common translations render Jesus’ … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 3/30/2018

This Week in Worship Sunday, March 25, 2018 Theme: Resilience Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse Minister Rev. Lisa Ward Entering into the Easter season, First Parish is offering several spiritual opportunities. Beginning with this Sunday, we will share our annual communion service with the church silver as well as welcome several new members … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 3/23/2018

This Week in Worship Sunday, March 15, 2018 Theme: Resilience Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse Minister Rev. Lisa Ward Even though many of us are looking at piles of snow, Spring is right around the corner. The rest of the month at First Parish mirrors the sprouting of activity that the season will … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 3/16/2018

This Week in Worship Sunday, March 11, 2018 Theme: Resilience Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse Minister Rev. Lisa Ward At our MICA (Milton Interfaith Clergy Association) meeting today, the issue of addressing the school shooting in Florida came up. As many of you know, there will be a national walk out of students … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 3/9/2018

This Week in Worship Sunday, March 4, 2018 Theme: Resilience Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse Minister Rev. Lisa Ward So this Sunday is what’s lovingly named, “the Sermon on the Amount”. Many congregations are in their stewardship campaigns, and as occurs every year, some ministers post condolences or descriptions of dread; either because … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 3/2/2018

This Week in Worship Sunday, February 25, 2018 Theme: Surrender Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse Minister Rev. Lisa Ward One of my favorite money quotes comes from Francis Bacon: “Money is like muck, not good, except it be spread.” The metaphor offers good roots: money is about nourishing growth, best used when spent … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 2/23/2018

This Week in Worship Sunday, February 11, 2018 Theme: Surrender Worship at 10:30 am in the Meetinghouse Minister Rev. Lisa Ward It was a treat to attend the performance of “Thurgood” with high schoolers and eighth graders on February 7th. This powerful rendering of the first African American US Supreme Court Justice had the audience … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 2/9/2018