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… 
This Week in Worship
Sunday, May 18, 2014
10:30am WORSHIP
“Knocking on Heaven’s Door”
Rev. Parisa Parsa
Music by Emma Jean Moulton & the Meetinghouse Choir
Near-death experiences that offer glimpses of the afterlife have long been the subject of both fascination and ridicule. Neuroscientist Eben Alexander’s book Proof of Heaven offers an account of his own faith-changing journey which offers some interesting insight for our journey this month.
This morning we also recognize the young people completing the Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education program and their patient and courageous teachers!
ANNUAL MEETING AFTER WORSHIP!
CHILD DEDICATION CEREMONY
Do you have a new infant you would like to dedicate to the care of the First Parish Community? An older child who is new to the community or never had a dedication whom you would like us to welcome formally into the spiritual care of this congregation? Please send an email to Rev. Parisa (subject line: Dedication) – we will have our annual child dedication ceremony on Sunday, June 8.
Religious Exploration
Sunday, May 18, 2014
The RE Students in grades 3 to 6 will start in the Meetinghouse before being dismissed to their classrooms.
Spirit Play students will meet in their classroom.
Passages will go directly to their class room.
Youth chat will gather in the youth room.
Nursery is available for children ages 4 and younger.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the office.
REMINDER: We all love being outside in this wonderful spring weather. It’s great we have space for the children to play. If your child is outside, you need to be outside too to make sure everyone stays safe. Climbing trees and tipping over benches are safety hazards.
News and Announcements
The Annual Meeting is Sunday, May 18th at noon.
Childcare available
The 2014 Annual Report has been posted on the Members Page. Look for the yellow highlight under Governance. Paper copies of the report are also available.
Save the Organ Gala Celebration
Friday, May 16 at 7:00pm
Come for a unique evening celebrating two great women of the arts- Julia Child in a hilarious 25 minute opera, and Emma Jean Moulton in her farewell organ performance. Champagne and a selection of Julia Child inspired dessert make it a night not to be missed! Tickets are $25 per person sold at the door.
Event hosted by the Music Committee. Evite has been sent, We would love you to RSVP if you plan to go so we have enough refreshments on hand.
End of the formal church year is fast approaching.
Here are a few things coming up:
- Memorial Day weekend – Rev. Parisa Parsa will be preaching
- June 1st RE Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
- June 1st last day of RE
- June 8th End of the formal church year, multigenerational worship, Passages graduation, flower celebration and church picnic!
- June 25-29 UUA General Assembly Providence, RI
Kiki’s Corner
Take a look at the Information Table for information on Ferry Beach, Camp Rowe and other summer programs at UU affiliated organizations.
You may have noticed we are getting a paint spruce up in the Link and in the Parish Hall foyer. Please thank our Building and Grounds team for the work that have done and will finish shortly!
STAY CONNECTED
Follow First Parish on Facebook! “Like” our page www.facebook.com/FirstParishMiltonUu and get updates, poems, announcements and more. You’ll be glad you did!
EVERY SUNDAY
Worship, 10:30am in the Meetinghouse
Silent Prayer & Meditation, 9:00am in the Children’s Church
THE SUNDAY PLANNER
Please consider volunteering for important Sunday worship positions like ushering, hosting social hour, providing flowers for worship, and lighting the chalice. The link to SignUp Genius is: