Service Descriptions

Join us for worship with a guest speaker Sam Williams. We’re taught from a young age that “Hope” is a feeling or state of mind for a positive outcome or belief that something good will happen in the future. Most of us learn to hold on to hope as if it’s a...

An experience. An experience that takes one out of the ordinary moment and reveals something that can transform a person’s understanding of what is true. You? 

The Hindu holiday of Holi recognizes the coming of spring and our need to “shake off Winter.” Oh, for all the wisdom of winter, our spirits welcome the colorful abundance of springtime! What brings you to life? What saves your soul? 

Join us for The Fifth Great Awakening with guest speaker Rev. Ethan Loewi. The history of American religion has been shaped by a series of “Great Awakenings:” periods of intense religious upheaval when people are moved in great numbers to increased devotion, energy,...

Join us for Sunday worship with Rev. Kathleen Helper! This is a stressful time (clearly an understatement) for those who care about democracy in our country and in the world. This service will explore how we might best honor the fears and resultant stress that seek to...

Join us for Sunday worship with Rev. Kathleen Helper. As our stewardship drive begins, we will celebrate all that this congregation has created that provides comfort, inspiration, joy, meaning and hope. Come and honor the abundance that resides in this community.

Join us for Sunday worship with Rev. Kathleen Helper. To the people reading this who have wondered what Unitarian Universalism is...this is the Sunday to find out! We would welcome your presence among us! To First Parish members and friends...bring someone this...

A Sharing Circle Discussion led by Leslie Bryant and Fran Sharp, Worship Associates. We have all seen pictures of the devastation in California due to recent wildfires, and the loss of life, homes and treasured possessions. This begs the question “If such a...

Join us for Carrying the Raft Wisely: Discerning the Way Forward. What has to change for church life to remain relevant to more age groups? How do spiritual aspirations differ generationally? What should stay the same? As you seek a new minister, what will you decide...

Join us for The Courage to Embrace a Bittersweet Mindset. There is danger afoot. There is hope and justice-bringing and joy afoot. This is a post-inauguration sermon. What can keep us courageous, hopeful, and joyous? Some mindsets to consider.