Chuck Collins grew up in the wealthiest 1 percent and has spent the last 30 years working on issues of racial and economic justice and inequality. He believes powerful narratives of deservedness maintain the unequal status quo –and that telling true stories of advantage will … read more.
Our UUA ministerial search coach, Lisa J. Anderson, will speak about shared ministry and invite us to reflect on how we individually will engage with our beloved community’s search.
Lisa Anderson is a Ministerial Transition Coach for the New England Region of our UUA. She … read more.
On this, our annual canvass Sunday, the sermon weaves together threads of history, purpose, community, and generosity with the opportunity for each and all of us to renew or make a new commitment of financial support to First Parish. Our Canvass Brunch follows the service, … read more.
In January of this year, poet Mary Oliver died at the age of 83. In her poem “When Death Comes” she writes: “When it’s over, I don’t want to wonder if I have made of my life something particular, and real. I don’t want to … read more.
At a time when I was wondering how a congregation with folks from diverse backgrounds, with diverse identities and beliefs, a congregation of folks following various religious paths with differing hopes and needs…how could we be one community. It was then I learned about the … read more.
