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… 
Table of Contents
- This Week in Worship
- News and Announcements
- Social & Environmental Justice Committee (SEJC)
- Beyond First Parish
This Week in Worship
“Yoda: Do or Do Not, There is no Try”
Come and consider the possibilities of effort.
Lay Leader: Leslie MacPherson
Worship Assistant: Lisa White
Music: Daon Drisdom
Audio: Nina Truog
News & Announcements
Last Summer Service
09/01/2024 Chris Clifford: “Blue Hills Forest Bathing”
Sunday Service
First Parish is in need of volunteers for worship assistants, greeters, and social hour hosts.
If interested in signing up please use Signup Genius link.
We have appreciated your help in the past and hope you can help again.
Thank you in advance.
First Parish Welcome Back Brunch
September 15th
Members and Friends ~ It’s Brunch Time! Soon we will be back in regular community at First Parish. Save the date for our annual brunch.
Presented by Hospitality and Membership, we will have a delightful array of treats for you to enjoy as you catch up with each other after church. September 15th is the date; mark it on your calendar!
MCC CONCERT ON 9/15: “VOTING AS FREEDOM”
On Sunday, September 15 at 3pm Milton Community Concerts will collaborate with White Snake Projects on a timely concert called “Sing Out Strong: Voting As Freedom”. Original songs are based on texts written by students, immigrants, and other local community members in response to: “What do voting and freedom mean to you?”. Performers are vocalists Aurora Martin and Chihiro Asano, pianist Jamie Lorusso, and speaker/host Cerise Lim Jacobs, founder of White Snake Projects. Admission is PAY AS YOU CAN, with suggested donation of $25 general/$15 senior/free for 18 and under. You are invited to visit MCC on Facebook and share these videos, and even watch the complete concert videos at https://www.miltoncommunityconcerts.com/ where you also make a donation if you wish.
First Parish is Hiring!
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)
20 Days in Mariupol
At Milton Public Library on Tuesday August 27 6:30 pm
Highly acclaimed winner of many awards including the 2023 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film
Presented by Milton for Peace
The film tells the story of the twenty days director Mstyslav Chernov spent with colleagues in the besieged city of Mariupol during February and March 2022 at the start of the full scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“20 Days in Mariupol offers a grueling but vital look at the devastating impact of war. This is bleak but essential viewing…..the director’s unpretentious first-person narration and the intensity of the war-crimes evidence compiled make it riveting.”
This 1 1/2 hour long documentary will be followed by a brief discussion.
https://bikesnotbombs.org/bike-a-thon/volunteerbat
Event being held on September 8, 2024
Beacon Hill Standout
Two First Parish Milton members of the Social and Environmental Justice Committee (SEJC) stand up for shelter/housing justice this Monday on Beacon Hill. They joined others from many interfaith, housing, and social service organizations to sing, chant, and speak out. “Gov. Healey feel the heat! Get these children off the street!”
Beyond First Parish
Join us for world-class jazz music on the beautiful UUUM green space. 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
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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.