How does one stay present in the here and now while planning for the future? How do we imagine the future of our dreams without losing touch with reality? Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty will be discussing some of the challenges that face us in a hyperconnected society and some practices that can help us to feel balance and grounded in a hectic world.
Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty
This Sunday, January 5, Rev. Marjorie will lead us in our traditional “Endings and Beginnings” worship service. If you have lost anyone near and dear to you in 2013…or…if there has been a birth in your family in 2013, please send Rev. Marjorie the information. Kindly put “Beginnings” or “Endings” in the subject line of your email and include pronunciation, if applicable, along with the name(s). Send the details to by Saturday, January 4th. Your help is appreciated.
A long standing tradition of worshiping with our UU neighbors in Framingham and Wayland continues.
This year First Parish in Wayland (50 Cochituate Road at the corner of Routes 20 & 27, Wayland www.uuwayland.org) is the host for our service at 10:00 am.
There is no service in Sudbury Dec. 29.
At 5:00pm, there will be a multi-generational Family Service with carols and a Christmas play. At 7:00pm there will be a Candlelight Service filled with music, readings, candles, lessons and carols. The full Offering at each Service will be given to the Metro West...
This is the time of the winter solstice.
Join us for our annual revels with Morris dancing, including longsword and rapper styles. These traditional dances from Medieval England will brighten your spirits and the Mummers Play gives us a chance to urge Father Time to start bringing back the Sun.
‘Tis the season of darker days, anticipation, and introspection. How can one mindfully approach this colder yet faster passed time of year? Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty will consider the time between the celebrations of the season as a way to create a happier and less hectic way of being.
For its Fall Music Sunday, the choir will be presenting the works of Vermont composer Gwyneth Walker. First Parish Music Director Debra Morris-Bennett will conduct the choir for the featured work, The Great Trees.
Thanksgiving is about realizing and being grateful for the bounty, family, and friends that surround us in this life. How do we reframe the challenges that we face into opportunities and chase the negativity that can be so insidious into positive affirmation. Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty will be speaking about the importance of uncovering the blessings in everyday life.
A Most Unusual Place – perspectives on UU ministry in the non-UU world of the military.