The color for Sunday is Blue, Gold & White

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4TH

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Hosted by the First Parish Governing Board

Let's gather and celebrate 2026!

Sunday Service

December 21, 2025

MINISTER'S CORNER

Share Your Voice: Propose a Program for GA 2026

You are warmly invited to submit a program proposal for the 2026 UUA General Assembly EduCenter. We are seeking creative and meaningful offerings that align with our theme, Meet the Moment: Together Everywhere.

ABOUT GA 2026

The 2026 General Assembly will be a virtual experience with optional opportunities for community gatherings. Our Studio Site in Louisville, Kentucky, will serve as the central hub, and congregations are encouraged to host local gatherings or watch parties. Whether joining from a congregation or from home, everyone will share in the same inspiring content and spirit of connection that brings our movement together everywhere.

The dates are June 14–21, 2026, and the structure will look a little different.

• Sunday through Tuesday (June 14–16): All-virtual General Sessions focused on the business of the Association.
• Wednesday and Thursday (June 17–18): A flexible midweek break for rest, travel, professional organization meetings, and affinity groups gatherings.
• Friday through Sunday (June 19–21): Whether participating at an optional in-person site or fully online, registrants will share in the same livestreamed worship, featured speakers, and “Meet the Moment” programming that will unite us across every location.

ABOUT THE GA EDUCENTER

The GA EduCenter, housed in the GA App, is the central space for learning, reflection, and connection. It features pre-recorded and on-demand content, live sessions, and opportunities for conversation and collaboration. All educational offerings will be presented through the EduCenter, allowing registrants to engage on their own schedules while connecting with others across the movement.

We invite proposals that inspire engagement, deepen faith, and foster collaboration across distance. Submit your proposal by the deadline of Thursday, January 15, 2026.



P.S. Share your ideas, teachings, or creative offerings through the EduCenter and help connect Unitarian Universalists everywhere.

Thank you to Secret Santa's who purchased gifts for kids this year for Operation Elf and the Department of Children and Families!

 12 Hearts of Christmas

In the glow of twinkling lights and cheer,

Twelve hearts unwrapped a plan so dear.

Together they joined …such a festive crew!

To give gifts, share love, make kids memories anew.

Celia, Jeanne, Kathleen, and Ed,

Tracey, and Lori, their kindness spread.

Donna, Caroline, and Linda too,

Sara, Karen, Margaret, giving hearts so true.

Together they gifted where small wishes live.

Twelve shining volunteers with love to give!  

Coming up at the MAC

Line Dancing with The Lineup Backstage

December 26 @ 7:00 pm, in Parish Hall - FEE $10 at the door

Open Mic Café

January 2 @ 7:00 pm in Parish Hall - $5 DONATION

Zach & Lyndsey in Concert

Saturday, January 10 @ 7:00 pm, in the Parish Hall

We aim to include photos of members in the updated

First Parish Members Directory. 

Of course this is voluntary. If you wish to have your photo added to the Members Directory please either send a photo to our Office Administrator, Susan Tedesco, at office@firstparishnorthboro.org or we can take a photo before or after Sunday worship.

Thanks so much!

Celia Brown for the Governing Board.

Zoom Hosts Needed for Sunday Services

If you are willing and able please contact a Worship Associate -

Linda Clark, Chris Woodcock or Lisa Whittemore .

Thank you!!

Opportunities to Act on our UU Values

First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist of Northborough has and will continue to stand in support of democracy on Mondays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. We’ll gather on the church lawn in front of the WWI war memorial at the corner of Church St. and Whitney St. Do join us! And, please bring your friends. This event is open to church regulars, and all others dismayed or aghast at the present political assault on our freedoms.

*Please note new time.

Events and Action Opportunities

If you’re ready to make an impact, please join our letter-writing campaign today and help us turn out voters "

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Need a meal? A ride? Support from your spiritual community? 

Please let us know at the contact information below.

Pastoral Care is the way we take care of each other. If you would like to help members of the congregation who need an occasional ride or meal, please contact Caroline MacDonald (bobandcaroline.m@gmail.com).

If you have questions or a Pastoral Care need, please call or email:

Caroline MacDonald (508-341-2351, bobandcaroline.m@gmail.com)  or 

Sally Manning (508-612-0644, symanning@aol.com)

Committee members: Patrice McCabe, Karen Nelson, Sally Manning, Audrey Krake-Lambert, Caroline MacDonald, acting Chair .

Upcoming Governing Board Meetings

Monday, Jan.12th 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Clara Barton room, Parish Hall

Volunteering to serve on the Governing Board for 2025-2026 are:

Celia Brown, President

Lori Tiron-Pandit, Clerk

Jeanne Cahill, Treasurer

Stephanie Sullivan, Overseer of Operations

Anne Morrissey, Member at Large

Gordon Hart, Member at Large

Kathleen Howland, Member at Large

All members are welcome.

If you wish to submit an agenda item, please contact president@firstparishnorthboro.org

Rev. Steve has office hours on Monday’s and Friday’s from 10:30am to 2:30pm. Best to call or text to see that he is not out of the office, but on Monday’s and Friday’s he is regularly at the church or about town.

 (617) 852-2292

(Rev. Steve Gone for the first half of Jan)- from December 29^th through Jan 17^th.

I will be traveling to Argentina. So, although I will be deep in the southern hemisphere for the heart of their summer, most of that time will be spent cold on the side of a mountain. When I am back, I will report on what it’s like to spend good money to both freeze and struggle to breath. Wish me luck. 

While I am gone, Rev. Jane Thickstun will be on call to cover any emergencies. She can be reached directly by phone at 603-593-9456.