Table of Contents
- This Week in Worship
- News and Announcements
- Social & Environmental Justice Committee (SEJC)
- Beyond First Parish
- Summer Hours
This Week in Worship
GE Delegates Report from General Assembly
Join us as we talk about the highlights of GA 2024. Debbie Alsebai, Ellen Barr, Jim May, and Dianna Wilson were your delegates this year and we want to share some of the special events, votes, music, and practices that we experienced. We hope to see you there!

Leaders: Ellen Barr, Dianna Wilson, Jim May and Debbie Alsebai
Audio: Colin Glazer
Music: Daon Drisdom
Please join us for service at 9:30am.
Please log in at 9:20, to give some lead time for the service at 9:30. 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 be going towards the service and ministry of First Parish.
News & Announcements

Don’t forget to attend these upcoming Summer Services start at 9:30am in the Meetinghouse!
07/21 Elise Henricks: “Labryinth”- no Zoom for this service.
07/28 Penney Partridge & Tracey Robinson: “Share A Poem”
08/04/2024 Tasha Bello: “Burying the Hatchet and Mending My Fences”
First Parish is Hiring !
Audio Technician
First Parish is looking for another Audio Technician to work with us. The job is primarily Sunday mornings (9:45-11:45 most of year, earlier in summer) managing all the audio, visual and lighting needs for the church during Sunday worship services. Extra hours available for special services and events throughout year. Pay is $20/hr, with paid training and a great network of experienced staff to help learn the job.
Do you know anyone looking for a part time job? Maybe a busy teen or college student who needs no hours during the school week? Please share with your networks!
Contact Susan at manager@fpmilton.org if you know anyone interested.
Family Ministries Director
The Family Ministries Directory position presents an opportunity to work with our congregation developing our religious exploration model for multi-generational engagement. Current goals are to maintain the RE program for children and youth as well as exploring family ministry and multi-generational community building.
We are seeking an individual with demonstrated experience and/or training as an educator, strong relational skills, a collaborative spirit, and interest in program development. The successful candidate will align with Unitarian Universalist values, but prior affiliation with Unitarian Universalism is not required. Dedicated to equity, diversity, pluralism, accessibility, and inclusion, we welcome applicants of any identity and ability.
The FMD will report to the Minister, our staff team leader, and will collaborate with our RE Committee and volunteers. The position affords the opportunity to create and engage in a professional development plan.
A detailed job description can be found here. Cover letter and resume should be sent to office@fpmilton.org. Please forward this posting to anyone in your network who may be interested!
Social & Environmental Justice Committee (SEJC)
S&EJ Planning for next year underway- watch this space for updates!!
Beyond First Parish


Join us for world-class jazz music on the beautiful UUUM greenspace. We’re happy to announce The Makanda Project will have three concerts this summer at the Urban Ministry. Join us under the summer sky for these free shows in the heart of Roxbury.
- Saturday, August 17th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Saturday, September 14th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Events are free! | All are welcome | Bring a lawn chair
Click here for more information

Rev. Lisa Ward:
Vacation: July 1-July 14
Study Leave: July 28-August 4
Vacation: August 5-August 18
Susan DeMinico: Summer Hours starting 7/1
In office on Tuesday &Thursday – Off Mondays and Fridays, 1/2 day remote Wednesdays.
Vacation: August 9-August 20
Louise Smith-Erb
July 14-July 21- at Star Island on Study Leave
Sherri Moldaver:
Mon-Thurs in office 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Kevin Harnden
On Vacation 7/13-7/21
Monday-Friday in office 8:30-11am
Tim Steele
Off in July and August, returning in September.
Stay Connected
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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.