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… 
REMINDER: The office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day
Table of Contents
- This Week in Worship
- Message from Reverend Lisa
- Music Info
- RE
- Events
- Social & Environmental Justice
- Beyond First Parish
- Actions for Justice and Democracy (COMING SOON)
This Week in Worship
“RE Sunday”
Please join us for service at 10:30am.
Worship Assistant: Owen McGonagle
Faith Reflection: Grace DellaRovere
Audio: Colin Glazer
Social Hour Host: Marie-Laure Brown
Please log in at 10:20, to give some lead time for the service at 10:30. You will be muted, but you can communicate through the chat box. If you do not have zoom on your computer, please download it ahead of time. It is free.
This week’s offering will go towards the service and ministry of First Parish.
Five years ago, three thousand people lined up along Blue Hills Parkway, with the support of town leaders and police, to pay tribute to George Floyd and witness, by kneeling, to his tragic death by police on March 25th 2020 in Minneapolis. Tonight, there is a gathering at Parkway Methodist (158 Blue Hills Pkwy, Milton, MA) from 5:30 to 7:00 pm to once again bear witness for George and for justice.
Commentator Ben Shapiro, echoed by Marjorie Taylor Greene and Elon Musk lifted up the possibility of pardoning former police officer Derek Chauvin, who murdered George Floyd by pressing his knee for over 9 minutes on Floyd’s neck. Along with the national campaign to erase DEI initiatives from institutions, it is important that people show up to say this erasing of history, this racism, this absurd lack of moral accountability must not have legs.
Have no fear. Chauvin has both Federal and State convictions. The State will not budge from its clear understanding of accountability. He will stay in prison. A Federal pardon would be a blow to all of our hopes and sensibilities, but it will not fully administer the injustice of such a suggestion.
May we honor justice affirmatively whenever we can. I hope to see you there.
Blessings, Rev. Lisa
Music This Week
This Sunday we welcome back our guest musician Arman Mohammed to lead our worship. The pieces Arman will be sharing include: “Paranoia Purple” by Yebba, “Emily” by Bill Evans, “Samba em Preludio” by Baden Powell and “Overjoyed” by Stevie Wonder.
RE This Week
The RE Committee wanted to give you a preview of the remainder of the church year as this is a very busy time of the year. Our calendar is as follows:
May 25 – RE Sunday – This is a multi-generational service where children will have a chance to share their experiences in RE classes this year.
June 1 – Final Wee The People workshop. During the time for all ages, Francie will be leading the entire congregation in a culminating activity to celebrate the learning they have done during the workshops this year. Afterwards the children will meet with Francie for their final workshop in the activity room.
June 8 – This is the last service of the year. It is a multi-generation service followed by our annual First Parish Summer Picnic
We hope that this calendar is helpful! Please reach out to anyone on the RE Committee (Jennie Lofgren, Bridget Sitkoff, Paul Casaz and Becky Stiles) if you have any questions.
News & Announcements
JUST A FEW SPOTS LEFT FOR SUMMER SERVICES !
Nearly every summer Sunday is filled with soul-nourishing lay-led worship. A few spots remain in August. If you’re interested, we can help you shape a service
Please contact Lisa White (lisawhite1250@gmail.com) or Steve Yakutis (steve.yakutis@gmail.com).
Events
First Parish Picnic Time!! June 9th
On June 9th, the Membership Committee will host our annual end of the church year PICNIC. Once again, it will be a pot luck feast. No one brings the deliciousness better than First Parish folk. So please think about what you would like to bring and let us know on our Sign up Genius.
We will have temporary tattoos and bubbles again, lawn games, music and special surprises !
Come one, come all and lets be in delicious community on June 9th.
If you can help with set up, clean up or have questions, please email Leslie at lesliemacpherson@gmail.com
We are hiring! We are actively recruiting for our new Director of Lifespan Faith Exploration. We are hoping that everyone at First Parish can share the job opening with their professional and personal circles. One way to do so is to go to First Parish Milton UU on Facebook, and then “Share” that post on your feed. Another way is to right-click on the image above, save the image, and then use that .jpg to create your own post on any of your social media accounts. And of course, use word of mouth to direct anyone to /https://fpmilton.org/job-opportunities/. Please, help us to spread word of this opportunity far and wide, and thereby help us to find someone who will be a great fit for our community!
SAVE the date and save your stuff!
Annual First Parish Yard Sale
Saturday, June 21
More info to follow!
Bike Drive (with Bikes not Bombs) June 21st
A truck will be on site and we will collect any used/donated bikes for their bike refurbishing/ recycling efforts.
More info to follow
Social & Environmental Justice
Next date: June 18th
S&EJ (Social & Environmental Justice committee) is looking for volunteers the third Wednesday of each month to contribute lunches. We hope to deliver 70 lunches a month to support shelter guests.
Please sign up whenever you can help out by clicking on button below.
We are counting on your support!
Actions for Justice and Democracy
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note that due to the predicted heavy rain on Thursday the event will now be fully indoors at Parkway United Methodist Church at 158 Blue Hills Parkway from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. There will be food, music and speakers. Please see the attached flyer and pass the word. We look forward to seeing you there.
STAND OUT FOR OUR DEMOCRACY
East Milton
Adams Street Overpass
EVERY Wednesday 4:30pm-6:30pm
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CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Other times by appointment
MINISTER OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday – Thursday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Other times by appointment
The Church office is closed on Fridays
Sundays through mid June
- Worship, 9:30 am in the Meetinghouse
- Choir Rehearsal (most Sundays) at 8:45 am
SIGN UP GENIUS (formerly known as the Planner)
The link to SignUp Genius is: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d44aca728a02-sunday1
You can sign up for one our our Sunday volunteer positions.