Let’s get radical. As we plod towards yet another “Columbus Day”, a day that celebrates the honor of a historically brutal man, we have to ask ourselves, when is enough violence enough? This month at First Parish we will be reflecting on hospitality defined as a...
Hospitality is the ancient and primary vocation of religious community. "Once the guest has eaten and drunk at your table, the guest becomes kin...if they knock on your door, it will open; if they seek your shelter, it will be given, and if they ask for hospitality,...
In a month when we are endeavoring to walk the walk in beauty and talk the talk in love, Rev. Marjorie will be encouraging us to set the stage for the upcoming year. Why do we choose the focus that we do, how do we want to participate and show up for one another, are...
In May we asked what is your ultimate concern, your ultimate question and answer, the center of your being? But we didn't get to the second part: some version of God has been central through human history -- what takes the place of God in a secular society? If not God...
Oh soul, you worry too much. You have seen your own strength. You have seen your own beauty. You have seen your golden wings. Of anything less, why do you worry? You are in truth the soul, of the soul, of the soul. (Rumi) How do we engage in a practice of creating...
In May we asked what is your ultimate concern, your ultimate question and answer, the center of your being? But we didn't get to the second part: some version of God has been central through human history -- what takes the place of God in a secular society? If not God...
Our next get-together: Saturday, September 16 at 10:30am at FPS For our September meeting, we will be discussing "The Untethered Soul" by Michael Singer. Here is one description of the book: "Whether this is your first exploration of inner space, or you’ve devoted...
Summer Sunday services take place in our air-conditioned, hearing assisted Commons. Nibbles are available at 9:30am and the service begins at 10:00am. Come hear a wide range of worship topics offered by our lay leaders. All are welcome, but no childcare is offered in...
Sunday June 18 - August 27, 2017 10:00am worship, 9:30 "nibbles" (Worship Hosts and Speakers click here for a Guide and Sample Scripts.) During the summer months, we offer worship services in The Commons, a lovely air-conditioned room on the second floor, accessible...
This Sunday is a culmination of a year’s worth of worship, work and commitment. It will be a very busy, fun-filled Sunday as we help our graduates celebrate their official entrance into young adulthood. This Sunday also marks our annual flower communion so please...