COVID-19 Taskforce Report
As summer ends and we return to the “regular” church year, the COVID Task Force would like to share information related to gathering online, using the Meetinghouse this church year, and the results of the COVID survey. We will continue to gather online until it is...
Bohm Dialogue 9/20/20 – Tribe
Dunbar numbers “What tribes are, is a very simple concept that goes back 50 million years. It's about leading and connecting people and ideas. And it's something that people have wanted forever. ― Seth Godin“I think we are at a new evolutionary stage. We evolved in...
FPS COVID-19 Survey
The COVID-19 Task Force and the leadership of FPS want to know what you are experiencing as we continue to gather online for worship, social hour, religious exploration, small groups, and meetings. While our sanctuary is wherever we gather, we know that social...
Sunday, September 13 – Homecoming Sunday
Rev. Marjorie looks forward to welcoming you to our online* Homecoming Service on Sunday, September 13, at 10 am. It is our tradition on Homecoming Sunday to share in a water ritual. Like in past years, we will collect water from the places that have meant so much to...
Bohm Dialogue 8/16/20 – Narrative
“Narrative has been part of human consciousness for a long time. And if it has played a part in all those thousands of years, it will know a trick or two. It will be wise. It will be mischievous. It will be helpful. It will be generous.” - Jim Crace “I'm quite...
Building Painting Vote Scheduled for Friday, August 21 at 9 am
The FPS Board of Trustees must notify the congregation of its plan to use Equity Fund monies, and announces its intention to vote in an open meeting on Friday morning, August 21, at 9 am. The Board expects to vote to use up to $70,000 of the Equity Fund to paint the...
Online Summer Service Signups Available
The time to think about summer services has come! Our less-formal summer services begin on June 21 this year. As of right now, we are planning to do these services online via Zoom, though this may be subject to change. We are currently looking for worship hosts! While...
Bohm Dialogue 7/19/20 – Growth
The salon for 7/19 will meet online, remotely using Zoom. Past attendees should receive an email with instructions. Or contact Paul Reising, Tom Yelton or Jan Hardenbergh for instructions on how to join the Zoom...
WBUR Interviews Aline Kaplan
FPS Trustee Aline Kaplan was interviewed for WBUR's Weekend Edition story, "Tour Guides, Minus The Tourists: Boston Guides Await Tourism's Return" which aired on June 14, 2020. Click here to listen to the full interview and follow Aline's blog here!
Online Happenings at FPS: Week of June 15, 2020
As a way to stay connected, First Parish is hosting a number of events online this week, via Zoom. Mindfulness Meditation: The Mindfulness Meditation group normally meets from 1:00 to 2:30 each Tuesday. This week, we will leave attendees to meditate in their own way...