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What's Happening

Worship at the Meeting House
Religious Exploration for Children and Youth
FPS Emergency Closing Information
TempoTime, a free and very popular "music and movement" program for children ages 2 to 6 and their parents/care-givers (Happening this Saturday, Jan. 10)

Sunday, January 11, 10 am

Remember Piglet?

Rev. Katie Lee Crane

This Sunday is a special day for First Parish of Sudbury. We’re calling it Covenant Sunday because we are celebrating several anniversaries of our shared ministry. This Sunday marks the 20th anniversary of Debra Morris-Bennett joining First Parish as its Music Director, and 10 years since we installed our settled minister, the Rev. Katie Lee Crane. This will be a time to look back and look ahead. Where were we then? And where are we going now? It will also be a time to celebrate all aspects of our ministry and the many people—both volunteers and staff—who give life and meaning and purpose to the ministry of this congregation.

We are stewards of a 369-year-old ministry and we are all in this together—not unlike the children’s story of Piglet, who gathered his other A.A. Milne-created friends such as Winnie the Pooh to go on a journey, an “expotition,” into the unknown.

The service begins at 10 a.m. and is open to all. There will be a celebration in the Parish Hall following this service, also open to all. If you’ve wanted to learn more about First Parish or Unitarian Universalism, this is an excellent opportunity to discover something truly special.

Join us for the celebration following the service in the Parish Hall. Food, drink, friends, and a few surprises!

Religious Exploration for Children and Youth

For information on this week's plans for children up through 8th grade, see ComingUpInRE.

TempoTime!!

First Parish of Sudbury is pleased to offer TempoTime, a free and very popular "music and movement" program for children ages 2 to 6 and their parents/care-givers from 10am to 11:30am on the following Saturdays, January 10, January 24, February 14, February 28, March 14, and March 28. Come sing, dance, and have fun with your child!! Then stay for a snack and simple craft. Everyone is welcome and you do not have to be a member of First Parish to attend! For more information, conact Roberta at dre

fpsudbury.org

Youth Group News

For Youth Group news, check out YouthPrograms.

FPS Emergency Closing Information

How can you find out if a First Parish service or gathering has been cancelled due to weather? See Public/EmergencyClosingInfo .

Past Newsletters and ENews Bulletins are Now Available at NewsLetters

photo by Tom Arnold, 2008

The Wayside Pulpit

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

                                - Theodore Roosevelt

Our Mission:

We are First Parish of Sudbury, a diverse and welcoming community of spiritual seekers; we strive to learn together and support one another as we celebrate life's important moments and serve the larger community.

Our Covenant:

We the people of First Parish of Sudbury pledge that we will come together with open minds and open hearts, always seeking to learn, to share, to respect and forgive, and to help each other grow towards our best selves.

One community, first and foremost, compassionate, respectful, and generous, we pledge to listen to each other, express our views openly, handle disagreement with honesty, humility and humor, and nurture our sense of belonging together.

We pledge to participate in the work of the congregation to the best of our abilities, to practice and encourage leadership, and to support our ministry materially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Thinking of Visiting?

Here's what to expect when you visit us.

Directions to First Parish
Map and written directions

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Accessibility

Reserved accessible parking spaces are available. All church facilities are accessible for wheel chair users. This includes all bathrooms and an elevator to all floors.
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Large print orders of service and hymnals are available.
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An assistive listening system with headsets is available in the sanctuary. There is a loudspeaker system in the sanctuary and parish hall used during church services and meetings.

Welcoming Congregation

First Parish of Sudbury welcomes the presence and participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in all aspects of our congregational life.

Green Sanctuary

First Parish has begun the process of becoming a Green Sanctuary certified by the UU Ministry For the Earth. A Green Sanctuary is a congregation that lives out its commitment to the Earth by creating a sustainable life style for its members as individuals and as a faith community.You can participate. For more information see our page here.

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