What is Truly Precious to You?
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...
Carrying the Raft Wisely: Discerning the Way Forward
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...
The Courage to Embrace a Bittersweet Mindset
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.
So, Now What?!?!
Join us for So, Now What?!?! with guest speaker Lisa Fagerstrom. As we sit in community the Sunday after Inauguration Day, perhaps it will be inevitable to be wondering, "so, now what?" This sermon will invite us to reflect on where we have been, where we are, and...
Martin, Metaphors, & the Moral Human Being
To honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we consider the current state of discourse in our nation. Cognitive science and linguistics have given us new ways to understand ourselves in our differences and our similarities. Some fresh insight will be offered today that...
The Buddha, The Christ, The Einstein, & The Tubman Discuss Life
What if these four geniuses agreed to sit down and speak with one another about their conceptions of life, death, god, justice and love? Where would their perspectives mesh…and when would they agree to disagree? What is relevant about each one in our times?
The Patterns of a Life
In this, the first gathering of 2025 we will: Toll the bell for loved ones who died in 2024.Peal the bell for children born or adopted into our lives in 2024.And then, given this universal pattern of the cycle from birth to death, ask the question: What patterns are...
Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service
Join First Parish to celebrate Christmas Eve! Meaning gleaned from an ancient story.Peace felt in the expectant dark.Community shared. Carols that resonate with joy.Candles lit by a circle of people whose faces shine with love.What is waiting to be born...
Shared Service with First Parish Sudbury, Framingham & Wayland
Light One Candle with Yaakov "Trek" Reef At Framingham UU, 24 Vernon Street Framingham, MAIn-person and online Hanukkah is happening this week. I'd like to offer some thoughts on light and darkness as we say goodbye to 2024 and prepare for 2025. Yaakov ""Trek""...
Leaning Toward the Light: Solstice Season
The dark time of the year has so much beauty and spiritual meaning. Seeds of possibility are buried in the ground and rest before they begin to grow up to the light. We pause to recognize the companionship of all life and what it teaches us, how it loves us.