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Join us! First Parish Fiscal Leadership Summit
Sunday, February 1, 11:30am – 1pm. Interested in discussing the Big Picture of the fiscal wellbeing of First Parish? You are invited to join the
Standing Around January 2026 – News and Notes from the SC (Standing Committee)
I’ve always liked celebrating the 12 days of Christmas and can never seem to start the holiday until December 25 and never like it to
Rev. Ellen’s Reflections: January 2026
Dear First Parishers,Christmas is generally my favorite time of the year, both in terms of church and family. I love the traditions and special services.
Rev. Ellen’s Reflections: December 2025
Dear First Parishers,Sunday’s Ingathering Thanksgiving service was so much fun! It is one of my favorite services. We sang and we listened to the Meetinghouse
Standing Around December 2025 – News and Notes from the SC (Standing Committee)
I have some very exciting news to share. An anonymous donor has pledged a matching gift to First Parish for up to $20,000 for the
Invitation from Rachel Hearn and Cay Outerbridge
First Parish members Cay and Rachel’s annual holiday concert is coming up during the first weekend of December. Cay is directing both choruses while Rachel
Online Advent Retreat with Rev. Ellen
November 30 begins Advent and over the past few years, I have facilitated an online Advent retreat (supported mightily by Joan Coyne) using the writings
Holiday Prelude: Donuts and Greens December 6th and 7th
We are once again helping you get into the holiday spirit by selling greens, wreaths, poinsettias and donuts! You can order by December 1 via
Sunday Flower Volunteers Wanted: The Flower Fairy is Here to Help!
Providing flowers for Sunday service is a wonderful way to memorialize someone, or to honor beauty and the coming of spring. But do you think
A Note From Your Collector
Pledge statements were emailed on Sunday, November 23rd. If you did not receive yours, or if it appears to be inaccurate, please contact me by
Reusable Water Bottle Collection Complete
We collected more than 100 reusable water bottles for IINE over the past month. They now have plenty of reusable water bottles for their clients.
Parking Spaces: Yet Another Way to be Welcoming
Happily we are seeing more new faces in our Sanctuary these past few months. These are the lucky ones who find First Parish and ALSO
Online Advent Retreat with Rev. Ellen
November 30 begins Advent and over the past few years, I have facilitated an online Advent retreat (supported mightily by Joan Coyne) using the writings
Holiday Prelude: Donuts and Greens December 6th and 7th
We are once again helping you get into the holiday spirit by selling greens, wreaths, poinsettias and donuts! You can order by December 1 via
Holiday Prelude: Donuts and Greens December 6th & 7th
Want to be part of a fun crew while getting into the holiday spirit? Join us! We are making and selling donuts as well as
Annual Thanksgiving Morning Walk
In keeping with the season’s theme of Gratitude, some folks at First Parish are once again offering a Walk in the Woods on Thanksgiving morning.