Table of Contents
- This Week in Worship
- Message from Rev. Lisa Ward
- Music
- Religious Exploration
- News & Announcements
- Events
- Social & Environmental Justice
- Beyond First Parish
Sunday, Service July 26th Service – Steve Yakutis: Meditation and Me
(A Semi-Silent Service)
Do you now, or have you ever, practiced some form of meditation?
Steve will share his own experiences with meditation and invites you to
participate with him in sitting in silence. And to be clear – Steve is no expert or teacher of these practices, just a curious explorer inviting you to join together in mindfulness, awareness and compassion.
Led by Steve Yakutis
We cherish the ten-year ministry of Reverend Lisa Ward. The reflections of our interim minister, the Reverend Bev Waring, will appear in this space next month. The staff and congregation look forward to her arrival on August 1, 2026.
Religious Exploration
Want more? Find all things Kids and Youth on the RE Linktree. For more information on any of the above contact Susannah at redirector@fpmilton.org or call 470-223-0337
News & Announcements
LOST & FOUND
If these glasses belong to you please contact Sherri in the office: office@fpmilton.org
FY27 Pledges
As a reminder, First Parish’s pledge year runs from July 1-June 30th- FY27 has begun!
If you pay your pledge by an auto debit (from your bank, Breeze, Vanco, etc), and changed your pledge amount this fiscal year, you may want to consider changing your debit amount so that you don’t have a balance due at the end of the pledge year. The office does not change your auto-debits for Breeze or Vanco without your express permission.
If you don’t remember your pledge – or need help with Vanco- please contact Susan.
Upcoming Summer Services Schedule
9:30am Start Time (note earlier time)
In Meetinghouse unless noted
8/2 Amy Kavadlo & Jennie Mulqueen: Hymn Song
8/9 Leslie MacPherson: What It Means to Be a Unitarian Universalist
8/16 Katie Vhay: TBA
8/23 Songs of Protest (in courtyard)
8/30 Chris Clifford: Blue Hills Forest Bathing* (location TBA)
9/6 Elise Henricks: Walking Our Labyrinth* (in courtyard)
Join us online from anywhere; but if you can, please come in person.
- Not available online.
Social & Environmental Justice
Beyond First Parish
Critical Shortage of Blood
Please consider scheduling a blood donation whether whole blood, platelets, or “power red.” The American Red Cross Blood Donation Center on Rustcraft Road in Dedham offers ample hours, SNACKS, and free parking, and is close to Milton. Donation drives elsewhere can be found on the website — perhaps even where you are vacationing. Scheduling online or by phone is easy. Give the gift of life.
Susan DeMinico: Summer Hours for July and August
In office on Tuesday & Thursday – Off Mondays and Fridays, 1/2 day remote Wednesdays.
Vacation: August 9-17
Susannah Bales Vacation: 7/22-27
Study Leave: 8/3-8/6, 8/10, 8/12, 8/13
Sherri Moldaver
In office Monday thru Thursday 8:30am-1:30pm
Kevin Harnden –
Monday-Thursday 8am-11am
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, 10:30 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: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D44ACA728A02-57884860-20252026#/
You can sign up for one our our Sunday volunteer positions.