Small Group Conversations - Settled Search

October 13 - November 1, various times, in-person and on Zoom

Open groups and focus groups are small-group discussions facilitated by the Settled Search Committee to gather longer-form thoughts and needs regarding search that may not have been captured by the congregational survey. Open groups have participants from across the many spectrums of identity and modes of participation at FP, while focus groups provide space for minority communities of shared identity or relationship to the congregation to be heard clearly. Registration required - please register online via this link.

October 13 - November 1, varied times, online and in-person: Ministerial Search Committee Small Group Discussions

Register online to participate.

Sat. October 17, 10am-3pm, Vestry and Zoom: Break Barriers, Build Beliefs Workshop

Led by a UUA-trained facilitator, the B4 workshop promotes inclusive thinking and helps prevent discrimination in our search for a new minister. Lunch and childcare provided in-person.

Sat. October 17, 11:30am – 1pm, Whittemore Park: No Kings "Vote Early" Event (led by Charm City Indivisible)

Sun. October 18, 11:30am, Damon Room: UU History and Theology

Aimed at newcomers but open to all.

Mon. October 19, 7pm, Zoom: Transition to Retirement Drop-in Group

Wherever you are in your retirement journey - dreaming about it, almost there, retired! - join this monthly drop-in group on Zoom - email Monique for the link to join.

Tues. October 20, 7pm, Zoom: Diversity Book Club

The October book selection is Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara.

Thurs. October 22, 11am, Zoom: Aging Well

Contact agingwell@firstparish.info with questions.

Sun. November 1, 1:30pm, Mt. Auburn Cemetery: Mt. Auburn Cemetery Walking Tour

Space is limited - please register online.

Thurs. November 5, 7pm, Vestry: Keep Immigrants Safe - Training by Hand in Hand

Sun. November 8, 11:30am, Sanctuary: Covenant Task Force Listening Circles

Recurring Offerings this Month

Click on the title of each event for more information and how to join.

• Lectio Divina: Weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
• Meditation Groups: Sunday mornings on Zoom and Monday evenings in person.
• First Parish Choir and Bell Choir: Thursday evenings
• Spirit Talks: Weekly, Monday evenings
• Men's Group: Alternating Sunday evenings
• Older Men’s Lunch Group: Alternating Thursday afternoons
• Grief Support Group, fourth Tuesday evenings on Zoom
• Women's Book Group, first Thursday evenings on Zoom
• Diversity Book Club, third Tuesday of every other month, evenings on Zoom
• Transition to Retirement, third Monday evenings, Zoom

Featured Events

UU History and Theology Workshop
Sun. October 18

11:30am, Damon Room

New to First Parish or just want to learn more? Discover what UUs believe, where our faith comes from, and how we got here. Attending both Pathway to Membership workshops (UU History and Covenants) is highly encouraged for those considering joining our congregation. This workshop is aimed at newcomers but open to all.

Mt. Auburn Cemetery Walking Tour
Sun. November 1

1:30pm, Offsite

All Soul’s Day is a day we remember those who came before us. Join us at beautiful Mt. Auburn Cemetery to honor social justice heroines who are buried there. Tour will be led by Maureen Dolan and will be about 2 miles on mostly flat terrain and last about 2 hours. Limited to 16 people. Please register online.

SAVE THE DATE:
Bylaws Discussion: Voting at Congregational Meetings

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 discuss remote voting.

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.