Within each ending a new beginning is born, thus life is a series of transitions. How can we live a life gracefully in the midst of constant evolution? Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty will endeavor to imagine such a practice of living with impermanence. As part of our worship...
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The Inner Landscape of Women…
Women are inspired, committed and compelled to care for and nurture, yet, they are much more than mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and caregiver. Women have concerns about aging, the environment, civility and intentional community. Who are we as women and how do...
Worshiping with Memorial Congregational Church on Memorial Day Sunday
Same Message; Different Languages Join the congregations of Memorial Congregational Church and First Parish Unitarian Universalist as we worship together Sunday, May 24 (at MCC) at 10am. These two congregations share more than just history—they were one congregation...
What Do Men Think About
This service will be built on a conversation that Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty had with the men’s group of First Parish. Men absolutely do think beyond sports into the realms of the profound. I look forward to sharing what I heard and what I experienced as the men of First...
MUSIC SUNDAY – Beatitude Mass for the Homeless
Please join us this Sunday, April 26th at 10:00 am for our Spring Music Sunday! In the spirit of the two congregations' shared 375th anniversary, the combined choirs of First Parish and Sudbury Memorial Congregational and singers from the community will feature the...
Food, Ethics and Community
First Parish service explores relationship of food, ethics and community. Food is not only a necessity, but so much more: comfort, community sharing, and pleasure. It is also one way we demonstrate our religious, ethical and political beliefs. Join us this Sunday when...
We Are A Justice Seeking People…
How do we live an authentic life with integrity while endeavoring to be open hearted and open minded; all while trying not to profile people based on socio economic class, color, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity? What does it mean to be truly welcoming of...
Easter
6:00AM Sunrise Service - All are invited to this interfaith gathering in the First Parish memorial garden to watch the sunrise, to share in music, readings and the breaking of a fast on this morning of rebirth. Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty will lead the gathered in a...
A Unitarian Universalist Holy Week
An Opportunity for Transformation - What are the metaphorical implications of Holy Week and how can it be a time for transformation for Christians and non-Christians alike? Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty will lead us into a conversation about Holy Week and how a moment of...
There’s No Place Like Home – Rev. Jane Thickstun
Please join us as we welcome the Rev. Jane Thickstun to our pulpit again. Rev. Thickstun observes “home is that place that feels safe, that nurtures us, that is the center of the universe. While adventures are exciting, we need a place that grounds us, that gives us...