Have you ever wondered how a congregation such as First Parish governs itself? How the membership makes decisions and sets the budget and agenda for the...
The Art of the Annual Meeting…
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Knocking on Heaven's Door
On Memorial Day when we honor those who have gone before us, what a great time to ponder what is on the other side of heaven's door. Unitarian Universalists do not believe in hell, but could we believe in heaven? Join us Sunday, May 29 for our worship service at...
Keeping The Faith – Bridging Ceremony…
How do we stay connected to one another and what is most important in a world that pushes us to our limits? How does having faith in something we cannot see help or hinder us? On a Sunday when we celebrate our graduates bridging from youth to a young adult we offer...
In The Beginning…
http://fpsudbury.org/members/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/20160515InTheBeginning/Sermon.mp3 Creation stories, mythology or historical fact, religious history is a conglomeration of uncertainties that feed contemporary beliefs. As Unitarian Universalists it is important...
5/15 Bohm Dialogue — Jung
The topic for this month's salon is Jung (as in Carl Jung). A big topic. Maybe too big for a single salon but we will give it a go. Stay tuned for an introduction to Jung that you can read first if you feel ignorant about this pioneering genius, colleague of Freud,...
A Family of Mothering
“A Family of Mothering” led by member Alorie Parkhill. With our six families of three generations of active First Parishioners, it is a time to reflect on the influence of mothers and our religious communities as we raise our children and grandchildren. After the...
Meaning and Ritual of May Day
Spring has sprung, birth and rebirth rituals abound! The cycle of the year begins again with May Day. What does it all mean and what is our place in the cycle of merry making? Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty will share her thoughts about our history and practices that are...
Fairness, Freedom and Liberty
This Sunday's sermon is an Auction 2015 win by the men of First Parish. In Discussion, they have asked Rev. Marjorie to ponder the similarities and differences between Fairness, Freedom and Liberty. There is a lot to think about especially considering the current...
MUSIC SUNDAY — Raising Our Voices
Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading and First Parish of Sudbury Combined Choirs under the direction of Mary Cunningham, UUCR Choir Director & Debra Morris-Bennett, First Parish Music Director We often think of how important music is to us when we face...
Common Ground…
We live in a world where competition for resources and the continual fight for a living is the norm. We live during a time where under 100 people have amassed the majority of wealth on the planet while others struggle to survive. Our planet has been pushed to the...