On Sunday, August 16, at 10 am, the Racial Justice Group will lead a service, Racial Justice: Step Back to Listen, Step Up to Support. It will be a time to listen—to truly listen—to the words and music of people-of-color... and a time to reflect on voices too seldom...
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Sunday, August 9 – Why We Try, with Rob Kinslow
The German theologian Martin Luther (1483-1546) is reported to have once said, "Even if I knew the world would end tomorrow, I would continue to plant my apple trees." Twentieth-century Unitarian Universalist theologian Henry Nelson Wieman said such acts of faith,...
Sunday, August 2 – Sundance, with Leslie Bryant
This week, join Leslie Bryant as she shares reflections on the re-emergence of this sacred Lakota ceremony.
Sunday, July 26 – Encourage Yourself, with Henry Noer
As we face new challenges in disturbing times, it is important to be kind to yourself. Join Henry Noer as he explores ways to stay positive and encourage yourself through this crisis.
Sunday, July 19 – Be Positive, with Sheila Davison
Professor Martin Seligman at the University of Pennsylvania began a movement of Positive Psychology. There are now several researchers of this movement who have discovered unexpected contributors to subjective well-being. Although it might come as no surprise to the...
Sunday, July 12 – Do What You Can, with Fran Sharp
This sermon by Rev. Friedrichs reflects on a mantra of the late Rev. Forrest Church: "Want what you have. Do what you can. Be who you are." We Unitarian Universalists are sometimes called to let go of dreams of grandiosity and to focus on the...
July 5, 2020: What is First Parish? with Jan Hardenbergh
Is it a Church, a Congregation, and a Meetinghouse? It also is a religious and spiritual community, with awestruck tribe in the mix. Join Jan Hardenbergh as he explores the concepts behind the terms.
June 28, 2020: UUA General Assembly Service
This Sunday, we encourage our members and friends to attend the worship service at the UUA's virtual general assembly. We will be sharing the service in our regular Zoom meeting room, which is accessible by this link with password 12345. Additionally, we will host our...
Connecting to Summer Services
In order to protect the health of our congregation, our lay-led summer services will be held online. We realize that you may be intimidated by the thought of connecting online, but it is much easier than it sounds, and there are tech-savvy members ready to support you...
June 21, 2020: Summer Music Jam with Jim Gish
Similar in format to our annual Summer Poetry Jam, this Sunday will give friends and members of FPS to come together (online) to share music with each other that touches them in some way. You may join us to sing a song or play an instrument. You can do this live over...