Have you ever tried to tune into a radio station (or a co-worker, friend, child, or even yourself) only to hear a static fuzz? Well, I have! I think we all have. Sometimes tuning the dial is all that’s needed to hear a song or message more clearly. Come and let’s work on tuning in … Continue reading “Tuning the Dial”
Jill earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, both in violin performance, with a special concentration in string quartet and chamber playing. She’s enjoyed a 40 year career throughout New England as an active professional violinist, violin teacher and chamber music coach. She’s delighted to be joining the service on Sunday. When the nearer things in … Continue reading “What is Mindfulness? How I find balance when things feel out of balance”
We find ourselves from time to time in moments where our faith is tested. The signs to keep going are all around us, if we know where to look. Maybe the key is to stay positive. This week I’ll take the opportunity to share some of my stories of inspiration that I’ve experienced and collected … Continue reading “Keeping the faith”
During July and August, our services are facilitated by members of the First Parish Community. This presents a valuable opportunity to listen to one another’s spiritual journeys and insights. Participants share a diverse range of topics that personally resonate with them. Join us to provide support, foster deeper connections, and get to know each other … Continue reading “Summer Service”
Join us for a watch party of the largest annual gathering of UUs in worship. We will livestream the General Assembly Sunday worship to watch together. The pandemic has wrought change and created uncertainty for institutions, like our Unitarian Universalist congregations, and our wider world. Who and what are we becoming, individually and collectively? Our … Continue reading “Ever Willing: Becoming the People Our World Needs”
100 years ago, in the face of real threats from the Nazi regime, Norbert Čapek created a ritual that celebrates diversity and community. It symbolizes all that we can create when we all bring our gifts together. 1 year ago, in the face of rising racism and fascism here in the United States, our congregation … Continue reading “Grounded In Love and Community”
Join us for a protest that is also a party. A celebration of love and authenticity in the face of hatred and fascism. It’s our annual LGBTQIA+ Pride service! All ages are invited for this intergenerational service. We will celebrate and honor the transitions of 2 of our young people: one from childhood to youth … Continue reading “Traversing the Glittery Path”
The natural world is full of delightful things. Beauty that makes us catch our breath. A soft breeze or a warm sun. Connecting to all that is delightful about our world will help to fuel our work to protect it from destruction. Being delighted by the earth also helps us to find delight in more … Continue reading “Earthly Delights”
Katie Byron is a recent graduate of Boston University School of Theology, candidate for Unitarian Universalist ministry, and aspiring hospital chaplain. They are also a social worker and currently work and live in Boston as a therapist, partnering with people figuring out how to live and love when it feels like the world is ending. … Continue reading “We Give our Dead to the Orchards”
One of our greatest gifts is free will. We are given the gift of being able to co-create our lives and our world. There is a lot that is out of our control AND we get to decide how to use our power when we create our lives and our communities. Join us for a … Continue reading Powerful Partners
