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Sunday Mornings at 10:00 am
First Parish provides opportunities to awaken and sustain love, compassion, service, and personal transformation. Unitarian Universalists are guided by a set of seven principles. One of these affirms our intention to accept one another and encourage each other's spiritual growth. Opportunities are offered to help you find your own path and strengthen the disciplines you have chosen.
Ripples of Peace Sangha is a community of people who study and practice teachings of the Buddha in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. We are beginners and experienced practitioners alike, learning from and supporting each other on the path of awakening.
Gatherings begin with sitting and walking meditation followed by a Buddhist reading and sharing our thoughts. The Sangha is an open gathering — come when you can. You are most welcome to any of our meetings in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
We meet weekly, 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in person; and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays on Zoom. Contact Hervé Lavoie for more information. https://zoom.us/j/771430575?pwd=cXNPSIB2NGgvUkpxRGO5TUxYeGZOZz09
Small Group Ministries are intentional lay-led groups. Discussions are wide ranging, with the purpose of deepening relationships and spirituality, and sharing community. Newcomers are welcome to join in.
The Adult Discussion Group has moved on-line via Zoom to the first and third Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Members of the discussion group are given a password so that they can view the program to be discussed at their convenience. If you would like to join in, contact Ruth Stackpole, host, or the church office.
Anyone can join in occasionally or regularly. We encourage an open exchange of free flowing ideas on broadly spiritual themes based on selected books, videos, and articles of interest.
Rev. Tori Rosati is a people person and wants to meet you! You can schedule time with her for personal consultation as well.
Women for All Seasons (WFAS) is a women’s group celebrating the cycles and seasons of the earth, our lives, and spirituality through ritual, stories, and informal themed programs. All women are welcome. We usually meet from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, September through June.
Please contact the church office for more information.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the church library. Discussions and topics include those of general interest to men, men's spirituality and various unknown or unexplained life experiences, in line with our individual strengths and weaknesses. Above all we strive to support and honor each member’s confidentiality, per our shared covenant. For more information, contact Mark Gallup or Jim Thompson.
Our choirs sings during the Sunday Service once per month, and rehearsals are held most Thursday evenings at 3:30 p.m. Music Director Chris Staknys leads warm-ups, teaches songs, and guides singers to both vocal and technological independence. Current members report that choir rehearsals are the highlight of their week, giving them a sense of being a part of something greater than themselves.
