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Coming Events
On
Sunday, March 7 from 12:00P.M. to 4:00P.M. Austin
Davy will conduct a class for ages 6 to 14 called a “15-Minute
Musical” at First Parish. This program had been an
extremely fun and successful program at North Shore Music
Theatre and now is just as successful at Boston Children’s
Theatre. Austin has been the music director for three of
these workshops at the Boston Children's Theatre where all
participants 'have had a blast!' During the four hour
program children will learn how to sing and perform a
15-minute musical by playing fun acting games and learn how
to have fun within characters and songs. The workshop fee
is $25 per child. Speak to Austin about a family rate. ANNUAL AUCTION - Save the date! The annual auction will be Saturday, April 10, 2010. Make it the first thing you write on your new calendar! This year, we'll be helping to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Sunday School. We're always looking for volunteers. Sign up for business solicitations and receive a prize! Of course, there will be many other ways to volunteer to help - keep an eye out for more updates! |
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I am proud to
serve this church as Chair of the Parish Board. It is an
opportunity for me to give back to a community that has given me
so much. I feel proud to play an important role in a
community that has such a rich and diverse history. I am
excited by the direction that our congregation has voted to take
our church with the current renovations, during this interim
period of searching for a settled Minister. My
responsibility is to share in the life, work and purposes of
this Congregation, and I look forward to working with our church
leaders and members with a renewed commitment to participating
in our larger community.Sunday Services, 10 am Children's religious education classes meet downstairs in Hale Hall during Sunday Worship service and a staffed nursery for children under 3 is available.
Feb. 7
Forgiveness: Of Smiling Teeth and
Wounded Hearts Rev.
Lyn Plumb
What can three African countries – South
Africa, Rwanda and Uganda teach us about forgiveness in the aftermath of former
massive injustice, ill-treatment and human atrocities? Rev. Lyn will explore
how these countries can show us what it takes to forgive in our own lives, too
Feb. 14 On Human
Diversity Danielle Gerrior
Many religious conservatives seek to deny the equality of gay men, lesbians,
bisexuals and transgendered people, claiming that their identity is in
opposition to God's plan. Unitarian Universalists have for decades spoken out
(and acted out!) for equal rights and equal marriage for GLBT people - but we
have not always had compelling religious language for why this is such an
important mission for us. On this Valentine's Day, we will celebrate the many
forms of human love, and move toward a positive theology of human diversity,
grounded in Unitarian Universalist tradition.
February
21 Amazing Grace Rev.
Lyn Plumb
Amazing grace as explained here by Rev.
Lyn, can have two spiritual components, for both the spiritual joy it may bring
to our personal lives and in our spiritual endeavors to be justice agents in
the world.
February
28 Maybe, Maybe Not Rev. Lyn Plumb
As we UU’s search for truth and meaning in our lives, we are often confronted by
doubt, by changing beliefs. How can we both be comfortable when we doubt, and
how can we use it as a tool to further our quest for meaning?
A Course on Ethics:
Rev. Lyn is
facilitating the popular UU curriculum on ethics that is
designed to pose many thought provoking modern and timeless
ethical issues and ask deep questions regarding them. Much
discussion time will be encouraged for all who wish to
partake! Check out Rev. Lyn’s January 10 sermon, which will
highlight the kinds of issues that will be more fully
explored in the course.
Please sign up on the sheet provided on the
bulletin board in the back of the sanctuary, or call Rev.
Lyn (978 – 998 – 2211) or the church office (978 – 922 –
3968) directly to indicate your desire to be part of this
course, or to ask more questions about this. All are
welcome!!!!Time: 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings at 7pm;
Jan. 14, Jan. 28, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Mar.11, Mar. 25
CIRCLE DINNERS - COME SHARE A MEAL WITH FRIENDS! The basic concept of sharing a meal together is a cornerstone of many human traditions. A tradition in many UU congregations is a series of Circle Dinners. Circle dinners are potluck dinner parties, usually on a weekend evening, of FPC members and friends who like to eat delicious food and engage in stimulating and thought-provoking conversations. an opportunity to build and strengthen connections among newcomers, new church members, and longtime members in an informal social setting. A Circle Dinner typically has a max of 8 people including the host(s). The host provides the space and a main dish. Others bring appetizers, bread, side dishes, drinks and dessert. We are planning to have 4-6 Circle Dinners during this church year and are looking for people to attend as well as serve as hosts. Sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin board in back of the sanctuary. If you have any questions and/or interested in attending and/or hosting a Circle Dinner, please contact Laura Knight at lpknight@comcast.net or 508-843-1519.