Sunday, December 20, 202010 am At this time of year, we celebrate the journey of coming out of darkness into the light. Traditionally, we hold this Revelry service in person together. This year, we will share some of our favorite videos of past performances by our...
Our favorite songs, whoever the artist or whatever the style, were created in a strange alchemy of study and inspiration, of strict practice and of letting go. Spiritual Practice is a similar combination of dedication, muscle memory, and...
https://youtu.be/yZTZsDFMGew Listen to how Fran Sharp stays connected, online, with the FPS community during the Covid pandemic.
Our December topic is "the Transition movement". Transition is a movement of communities coming together to reimagine and rebuild our world.The international Transition movement began in 2005 in Totnes, England, and has since spread to over 1,200 communities in 50...
Watching falling snow is a practice of patience that reminds us that with each flake there is accumulation and change. During this time of year, when we hunker down and fill our time with expectant waiting, how do we look out on the world and find peace? Join Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty as she seeks the wisdom of the sages, across spiritual practices, and throughout time, to find the all-important places of stillness in our lives.
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This year we will be doing Secret Santa a little differently. As in the past, we will help provide holiday gifts to children and teens engaged with the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF). This year we are working with Wonderfund, a non-profit organization...
To be sure, we have much for which we can be thankful during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend. However, the holiday also allows us to take stock of where we are as a nation. If we are honest, we will recognize that there is much in need of...
At different points throughout history, we have been separated from one another for different reasons. Challenges present themselves that keep us apart, but these are the times that help us to realize what we may have taken for granted for years: connection and being together. How will we gather in love and “Thanks Giving” this year with the spirit of celebration firmly planted in our hearts and minds? Join Rev. Dr. Marjorie Matty in conversation about the joy of the season and the gathering of family (bio or chosen).
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Please join us as we rake, sweep, and clean away the fallen leaves and branches around First Parish, all while socially distancing ourselves from each other, and wearing our best seasonal masks. With your help, we will put the grounds to rest for the winter season....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ff7UdMJjko Take a minute to listen to member Aline Kaplan share how FPS helped provide her children with a solid base of ethics and morals.