In ancient times... during the dark days of winter, at the birth of spring, thru the abundance of summer and the harvest humankind has sought deeper meaning, entities to blame and allies for our journey. The mother, Goddess who gave birth and meaning to life, the...
FPS News
New on the Bulletin Board (Parish Hall) as of Feb 20
Check out these new postings about upcoming community events other other items of interest, on the Parish Hall bulletin board: Senior Co-housing meeting in W. Acton 2:00pm Sunday Feb. 24 Protecting Our Immigrant Neighbors: A conversation with legislators. Tues. Feb....
Guidebook to Community Life is ready!
Guidebook to Community Life at First Parish Sudbury There is an updated version of the Guidebook to Community Life for the 2018-19 year. If you didn’t get a copy yet, you can pick one up from the Community and Hospitality table at Social Hour. This Guidebook contains...
Auction Sermon: Nature (newsletter)
In ancient times, during the dark days of winter, at the birth of spring, thru the abundance of summer and the harvest humankind has sought deeper meaning, entities to blame and allies for our journey. The mother, Goddess who gave birth and meaning to life, the...
Yule – Winter Solstice Ritual and Feast – Sat. 12/22, 6:00pm
Please join us for the Earth Center traditions group's annual Winter Solstice Ritual. We will celebrate the Shortest Day of the year on Sat, Dec 22 at 6:00pm. We turn the wheel of the year and bring back the sun, a chance to leave things in the old year and gather...
Peace…
What is peace? Is peace attainable and maintainable in this life? Can we imagine living in peace and what would we, humankind, need to give up and accept in order to create peace on earth? Join Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty as she imagines and embraces a practice of peace....
Holidays at First Parish of Sudbury 2018
Come one and all--to celebrate with friends, family and neighbors. Saturday, December 22 at 6:00pm Yule Celebration and Potluck Monday, December 24 at 5:00pm Christmas Eve Family Service Monday, Dec. 24 at 7:00pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Tues, Christmas Day...
Peace… (for newsletter)
Sunday, Dec. 9 at 10:00am. What is peace? Is peace attainable and maintainable in this life? Can we imagine living in peace and what would we, humankind, need to give up and accept in order to create peace on earth? Join Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty as she imagines and...
Insights: “Peace”
How do we find and cultivate peace? Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor also known as the Philosopher explained that, “He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the world.” Building upon this teaching Thich Nhat Hahn shared that, “Nonviolence and...
Board of Trustees notes from Nov. 2018 meeting
The Board of Trustees Meeting was held on November 6. Rev Matty reported that she is working with staff to prepare for her sabbatical. The Treasurer reported that the first quarter of the fiscal year was on track. The Sudbury Extended Day income was up 43%. The long...