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November 5, 2026
A weekly newsletter
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"Out Beyond Ideas of Wrongdoing and Right Doing"
Rev. Carolyn Patierno, Adjunct Minister, preaching
Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 10am
First Parish's proposed covenant encourages being open to different perspectives. That no one owns the whole truth. How do we do that both within and beyond the Meetinghouse walls?
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Sat. November 21
10am - 3pm
at the Meetinghouse
| Once a year we transform the Meetinghouse into a fall market, with booths, food, and fun for all ages. Interested in volunteering? Email fair@firstparish.info. | | Religious Education Program | |
Fall Term continues on Sunday morning, with age-based classes for Pre-K through Grade 7. Nursery available at 9:50a.
OWL meets at 7p. YAC meets at 6pm, Youth Group at 7pm.
Want to help plan the holiday Pageant (Dec 20th)? Email Rev. Stevie at mre@firstparish.info
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SAVE THE DATE!
Upcoming Child Dedication
| First Parish will hold a Child Dedication on December 6th during service. If you have a child you would like included, please reach out to Rev. Stevie at mre@firstparish.info. | | Congregational Covenant Update | |
Covenant Task Force Listening Circles
THIS Sun. November 8
11:30am, Sanctuary
| We have crafted a Draft Covenant for the congregation to consider as we move forward in our search process. Join us on Sunday, November 8th when the Covenant Task Force will host a Listening Circles event after worship to gather your thoughts and comments. Register for this event online - childcare and light refreshments will be available. | | | Upcoming Events at First Parish | | |
TONIGHT - Thurs. November 5, 7pm, Vestry: Keep Immigrants Safe - Training by Hand in Hand
Learn practical ways to support the immigrant domestic workers who care for our homes and communities, including house cleaners, nannies, gardeners, day laborers, and caregivers. RSVP via email at STAR@firstparish.info.
TONIGHT - Thurs. November 5, 7pm, Zoom: Women's Book Group
Sun. November 8, 11:30am, Sanctuary and Mon. November 9, 8pm, Zoom: Covenant Task Force Listening Circles
Tues. November 10, 7pm, Parlor: 2026-7 Financial Roundtable
Committee leaders - send documents, timelines, and goals to share to Carolyn by November 7.
Fri. November 13, 6pm, Vestry: Alliance Event - Multigenerational Living
Childcare with pizza supper will be available; please register your child(ren) here.
Sun. November 15, 11:30am, Parlor: Tea and Who are UU? Conversations with Rev. Jonipher
Sun. November 15 - Fri. November 20, at the Meetinghouse: Harvest Moon Fair Drop-off (Vestry) and Preparations
Drop off donations for the Fair and/or volunteer to help sort donations and set up
Fri. November 20, 7pm, Front Lawn: Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience Vigil
Sat. November 21, 10am - 3pm at the Meetinghouse: Harvest Moon Fair
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Recurring Offerings this Month
Click on the title of each event for more information and how to join.
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Tues. November 10
7pm, Parlor
| Annual working meeting with committee leaders and finance team to set priorities for the upcoming year. Your group may already have specific documents, timelines, and goals to share - please send along to Carolyn by Saturday November 7th, for distribution in advance of the session. Please RSVP via email: treasurer@firstparish.info. | |
Fri. November 13
6pm, Vestry
| Join Alliance members and friends for an intergenerational evening of facilitated conversation with a panel of First Parish members who will share stories and reflect on the creative ways they are managing housing needs and caregiving across the generations within their families, as well as lived experience when such challenges weigh heavily. Childcare with pizza supper will be available; please register your child(ren), to help us get a headcount. |
Who are UU? Conversations
Sun. November 15,
11:30am, Parlor
| Join members of the First Parish Membership Committee and Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong over a cup of tea or coffee for conversations about what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist here at First Parish and beyond. While aimed at newer folks, these informal conversations are open to all, and no registration is required. | |
Sun. November 22
11:45am, Parlor
| We're exploring changing the First Parish bylaws to allow every member to participate and vote in Congregational Meetings - whether they are in the sanctuary, at home or across the country. Join us to learn more and discuss remote voting. | |
Sun. December 6
During and after worship
in the Sanctuary
| Join us for a special morning honoring the life and music of trailblazing composer and pianist Margaret Bonds. We are excited to feature Victoria Ellington, Soprano & Margaret Bonds Specialist, during the morning worship service and then for a special presentation after the service at 11:30am. This event is free and open to the public. | | | | |
Safer Congregations Efforts
Thinking lately about how our community responds to emergent situations? Interested in addressing issues like children/youth safety policies, emergency response, and building preparedness? Contact Rev. Stevie (mre@firstparish.info) to consider joining this work!
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Feedback on Projection in Worship
The Worship Team is looking for your feedback on what is working, areas for improvement, and your experience with additional audio and visual elements in worship. Whether you attend in-person or on Zoom, we want to hear from you! Click here to fill out a short online survey!
| | | Newcomers - Events and Connection | | Join Pathway to Membership workshops (offered monthly, October through March) to learn more about Unitarian Universalism, First Parish, and what membership means. You don’t have to be new to UUism or join First Parish afterwards, though you will have that option. | | (last Wednesdays, 6pm) NEXT POTLUCK: Dec. 2. Monthly potlucks are a great way to get to know people here at First Parish. All ages are welcome! Bring a dish if you can, but come even if you cannot bring a dish! | | Fill out an online Connection form if you haven't already, and join our member database, Realm, if you choose. Stop by our Welcome Table on Sundays (or join our post-service social hour after Zoom worship) | |
First Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday
10am - 3pm
To reach office staff outside of office hours, email office@firstparish.info; that email will reach both Ebiere and Allison, one of whom will respond when back in the office.
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