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Here's what's happening

Summer Services on Sunday Mornings

Congregational Retreat—Oct 22-24 at Ferry Beach, Maine
Read All About It, and sign up!

Religious Exploration for All Ages 1 to 100 ... Join us Saturday, August 21, 2010 for our free "MULTIGENERATIONAL SUMMER CAMP
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Religious Exploration for Children and Youth Resumes in September

Part-Time Position — Community Life Coordinator
First Parish of Sudbury is seeking applicants for the position of Community Life Coordinator. This person will reach out and invite people in the larger community to explore what we have to offer, help newcomers find us and get connected, and help all stay connected and engaged in our First Parish congregational life. For more information

Now available at the link below is a photographic essay of our steeple, inside and outside.
Public/FirstParishSteeplePhotoEssay

Want to learn more about water conservation? Hoping to use less water (and spend less)???
JOIN First Parish's Water Conservation project!

2010 Annual Congregational Meeting Documents (sign-in required)

Haiti Event a Success! — read about it here

Information Regarding the Proposed Redesign of Sudbury Town Center (sign-in required)

For more information about upcoming events call 978-443-2043.

Plan Now for the 109th Annual Harvest Craft Fair

Saturday October 16th, 2010 10am to 4pm

Crafters find the application form here: Harvest Craft Fair Announcement & Application

Members and Friends — plan now — save the date to help out and to attend.

Summer Services on Sunday Mornings

To read all about the services planned for Sunday mornings between June 20 and Sept 5 click here Public/SummerServices2010

Religious Exploration for Children and Youth

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

Youth Group News

For Youth Group news, check out YouthPrograms.

Women's Alliance News

All women members, friends and visitors are warmly welcome to attend any Alliance event. Details are listed in the Sunday Order of Services, the newsletter (The Connector) and on this page. You may also contact the administrator at office

fpsudbury.org or call the office at 978-443-2043.

The 22nd annual weekend retreat was held May 14-16 -a casual get-away for spiritual reflection, relaxation, fun and community-building. Perhaps You will join us next May.

The next regularly scheduled meeting and potluck supper is Sunday, September 26 from 5-8 pm at First Parish.

See the Women's Alliance page under Members & Friends/Committees for more information.

Past Newsletters and ENews Bulletins are Now Available at NewsLetters

First Parish of Sudbury Stands on the Side of Love

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 Parking Map

First Parish strives to make our world a better place by supporting:

Habitat for Humanity and the Sudbury Project

The Wayside Pulpit

Significant problems cannot be solved
    at the same level of consciousness
                that created them.

                                   - Einstein

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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