Topic: history

Discovering America Again

“The “discovery”  of these lands impacts us still. How can we begin anew?

Clyde Grubbs is a Unitarian Universalist minister who served congregations in Indiana, Quebec, Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and California. He is presently serving as Minister at Large of the Tuckerman Creative Ministries for Justice … read more.

1619 The Truth About All This

Drawing the New York Times’ 1619 Project remembering the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in what would become the United States, the sermon explores telling the story of “the first ones” and the risks and the power of telling truth.  … read more.

This Amazing Thing We Do!

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.

Born to Organize

This Sunday we remember Bayard Rustin, telling a bit of his life’s story, about his gifts, his deep store of courage, his passion for organizing, and honoring the ways he struggled for justice with dignity.