First Parish of Norwell

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September 20-29, 2024

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Saturday, Sept 21st: Memorial Service for John Hughan 10am

On Saturday First Parish is opening our Meetinghouse and Parish Hall for a livestream of a Memorial Service for Norwell Middle Schooler John Hughan. The Hughan family are members of UCC Norwell.

We send our love and care to all who knew John as they gather to grieve this loss.

Thanks to Derek Sulc, Bob Cullum, Bernie Perry and Mike Sanborn for hosting on Saturday.

Sunday Worship Service 9/22 at 10am

This Sunday we encourage you to invite a friend to church to share our lovely congregation and hear a sermon on “Balance in Doing and Being”. As always all are welcome and we hope to see you there!

We'll meet Charlene Mello from the Southeastern MA Foster Closet, and everyone is invited to bring a package of new socks or underwear to donate for our service project.

Following Coffee Hour, there will be a Parish Committee meeting in the Fogg Parlor.

Please send your joys and concerns to Rev. Susan by 8 am on Sunday. Be sure to tell her if your news can be shared with the congregation, or if you would prefer she keep it private. As always, you may also write your joy or concern on a card that the usher will collect during the offering.

Our Worship Services can be found at this zoom link:

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Soulful Centering Sunday 9/22

8:30-9pm via Zoom

In this somewhat anxious time in our world, this space is an opportunity to be in touch with the sacred within you and within our community.

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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86578407355?pwd=PIRWF9hshHEtaBDOcSez2L5mXmHt22.1

Meeting ID: 865 7840 7355

Passcode: Centering

Inspiration and Justice Through Art: Thurs, 9/26

12pm-1pm in Fogg Parlor

Join Rev. Susan for this monthly small group gathering. Each session we will learn about an artist and how they are expressing their faith/spirituality through their work.

We will explore a variety of modalities including sculpture, pottery, weaving, music, writing and multi-media. It's an opportunity to reflect on the beauty of art and the offering of an artist - as well as how art moves, inspires and shapes us.

Old Stables Market: Saturday, 9/28

9am-3pm On September 28th, FPN will host "The Old Stables Market," a pop-up artisan market. The carriage sheds and surrounding areas will be transformed into a shopping destination!

Vendors will feature their vintage, artisan and floral items. There will also be food trucks on site. Organized by Tami Lynch and Patricia Gill.

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A Weekend Focused on Climate Engagement

UUs around the country are participating in a Climate Justice Revival to focus on creating communities of support for our climate. FPN is joining this effort with a Climate Engagement Weekend.

Plant-Based Potluck and Discussion: Friday, 9/27

Join us on at 6pm for a plant-based pot-luck dinner (drinks and dessert provided) and discussion about FPN's past, present, and future climate action steps. This will be an opportunity for multigenerational discussion of the current state of the climate, the possible future of the climate and how climate change intersects with social justice. Over dinner, a climate justice team member at each table will help guide the discussion. There will be special programming for kids at the same time.

Here are some ideas for recipes to try!

Get Out in Nature (and Share a Picture!) Saturday, 9/28

1pm walk together, or take your own nature break anytime during the day.

On Saturday, September 28th, spend some time outdoors connecting with your love for nature! Join us for a walk in the Norris Reservation (leaving the Norris parking lot at 1pm) with a chance to observe the ‘Triangle Property’ woods which the Climate Justice Team is hoping to develop into a space for meditation and appreciation of the importance of protecting the natural beauty of the planet. If you are unable to join us, we encourage you to appreciate the beauty of the earth on your own. We'll share our photos on social media to connect our experiences.

Use this link to share your nature adventure selfies!

Community Change for Our Planet: Sunday Worship Service, 9/29

10am in the Meeting House, followed by a conversation at 11:30 in the Fogg Parlor

Join us for Worship featuring climate activist and staff person at UU Mass Action, Claire-Karl B.W. Müller. Their sermon will be "Climate Change and Leading into Possibility."

Look for a special Climate Action table at coffee hour, and then join our morning worship speaker for a circle conversation in the Fogg Parlor at 11:30am.

We encourage you to participate in any way you can, whether that's showing up, observing, or cheering others on.

BLOOD DRIVE Oct 1st

There are only 10 days until our blood drive on October 1st, and we only have nine people signed up right now. There is a NATIONAL BLOOD EMERGENCY - please sign up to donate, and even if you can't, please share and encourage others to sign up.

Thank you for helping to provide lifesaving care!

Saturday, Sept 21st: Memorial Service for John Hughan 10am

PLANET PARTNERS:

﻿A Weekend Focused on Climate Engagement

A Weekend Focused on Climate Engagement