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This is an experiment with recreating versions of the Rines Art Gallery website using WordPress. In particular, the first section is a variation of the home/landing page, and the second section recreates an artist’s page (using Mary Jo Rines’ page…
We are a progressive, family-friendly Unitarian Universalist Christian church, gathered in 1698 and rooted in the Biblical tradition as we look to the future with a progressive vision of hope and love. First Parish gathers as a community to connect…
Our Share the Plate for December 10, 2023 is the Ukrainian relief organization Razom. Razom means “together” in Ukrainian. They are a humanitarian grassroots organization founded 9 years ago in Ukraine that has responded to the invasion by Russia in…
— DAY 6: Our RESILIENCE — We give thanks for our resilience during hard times. It is much easier to find things for which we are grateful when life is good and situations turn out the way we want them…
— DAY 3: WORK & SERVICE — We give thanks for work & service. We give thanks for commitments that give our lives purpose and fulfillment. We give thanks for the hard work of attending school, child-rearing, volunteering, and caretaking.…
— DAY 1: FAITH & SPIRITUALITY — We give thanks for faith & spirituality. At First Parish, we are grateful for our spiritual community and religious traditions to give us guidance and support along our individual path of faith. Even…
Our Summer Movie Nights are back! Thursday evenings June 29th • July 27th • August 24th . (Showtime is usually ~30 minutes after sunset) . These will be held Rain or Shine — outdoors in our Playground or in the…
A group of First Parishioners and local residents has recently partnered with the International Institute of New England (IINE) to support the resettlement of a refugee family (country of origin to be determined). Beginning this fall, Weston Resettle Together will…
This sermon deals with the remarkable number of recent instances of public figures and leaders, and news organizations, not telling the truth. The Bible has a remarkable number of passages that deal with the importance of telling the truth and…
The Bristol Lodge Food Pantry in Waltham is in urgent need of supplies, so we are sponsoring a community-wide food and funds drive. Spread the word. The ONLY canned goods they need are canned chicken (no tuna!). Other requested items…
Learn more about Wellspring, a small-group program for Unitarian Universalists Fostering Connection and Friendships in the New Year. Let 2023 be your year to deepen your spiritual life! First Parish Church in Weston is offering UU Wellspring, a ten-month spiritual…
Hate Has No Home in Weston First Parish supports the message of the Hate Has No Home Here movement; to post these lawn signs and posters “to declare neighborhood residences, businesses, and places of community free from hate speech and…
A letter from Jeff Barz-Snell: This week I must announce that a major and beloved chapter is coming to a close here at First Parish Church: Bill Sano has announced he will be stepping down as Music Director in June.…
Several people have asked me about our policies regarding COVID. Currently the cases of the latest variant are increasing in the Boston area. Given the number of local people who travel between here and Europe and Southeast Asia, we have…
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Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself. ~ Desiderius Erasmus I am not sure how many of you have driven by the church at night over the last day or so. Those of you who have no doubt…
At a time when we celebrate abundance, family, love, and hope, it is more important than ever that we remember the people in our community who need our support. Learn more about these opportunities to give back this holiday season!…
Are you and your family feeling frazzled, or like you need to hit a “reset” button? Are you looking for ways to connect to a sense of peace and hope? How would it feel to unplug on Sunday night and…
This is how the “arc” of these holidays function : we experience the weight and plagues of the world and then mercifully realize that these difficulties are not the last line of the larger story.
If you would like to attend in person the taping of the Easter service on Saturday, April 3, at 10:45 am in person in the Sanctuary, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/worship-recording-easter-tickets-148095037243 to make a reservation. Seating will be first come/first served…
On this page, you will find many church-related documents, resources, and forms that are helpful for church members and people participating in our programs and committees. If you are looking for information that is not listed on this page, please…
“Misinformation, Social Media and Democracy” First Parish Church presents P. Takis Metaxas, Professor and Chair of Computer Science at Wellesley College on Sunday, May 2, 4:00 pm, in a virtual presentation on Zoom. During this talk, he will address…
Who doesn’t need a little extra sweetness in their life? For Valentine’s Day, CAMP is coordinating “Secret Sweeties,” a Valentine’s Day gift exchange. If you sign up to participate you will be provided the name and address of another First…
The last 2 days will be a period that few of us will forget. For only the second time in our nation’s history the Capitol building was violently stormed by outside forces. In 1812 it was the British who ransacked…
References & Resources These are some resources that the First Parish Social Justice Task Force has collected on various topics including Black Lives Matter, diversity, and anti-racism. Read a couple of articles or watch a quick video, or dive deeper…
Imagine you were able to go back in time exactly 12 months and find me here in my office at the church, writing my column. I am not sure I would believe you when you described what this November has…
While this last week has been unseasonably warm here in New England and parts of the Midwest, today definitely feels like a mid November day: chilly, damp and dark. Perhaps that is why I wanted to wish all of you…
At a time when we celebrate abundance, harvest, family, and hope, it is more important than ever that we remember the people in our community who need our support. Learn more about these opportunities to give back this holiday season!…
This has been a difficult and divisive election year, and it’s not over yet. These are resources for community, connection, and support during the uncertainty of this post-election season of transition. — Wednesday, November 4th — * 5:00 PM —…
This has been a very intense election seasons and I know many of us are exhausted and just want it over with. There is a chance that there may not be closure on Tuesday night however as ballots are counted…
If you are viewing a worship service that has already passed and a link to the Order of Service is not available here, please contact our Church Office at Info@FirstParishWeston.org to request the PDF. Summer Orders of Service September 15, 2024 …
Online Stewardship Commitment Form Fill out the pledge form below to make your stewardship commitment to First Parish. If you have any questions, please contact Stewardship[at]FirstParishWeston.org. Loading…
I grew up in Wellesley and went to St. Andrews Episcopal Church where my parents, especially my Dad, were very involved. I loved our ministers and I loved singing in the youth choir. It was a big deal to get…
You can donate in support of First Parish or make payments towards your annual Stewardship pledge (click here for the commitment form) in the following ways: PayPal – your own PayPal Account or credit card (click the link below or…
We are active in the Town of Weston and in the many communities surrounding us, and think of ourselves as the ‘parish’ or town church involved in the daily life of this broad and diverse community. First Parish has adapted…
Music is a very important element of Sunday Service, more so than at many churches. Our full choir and dynamic organ lead us with hymns and provide interludes as we transition through the many areas of our Order of Service.…
At First Parish, we offer childcare and programming for all ages from birth until high school graduation. On Sunday mornings, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are cared for in our professionally staffed nursery. Children in grades K-12 participate in the religious…
I hope everyone reading this is doing okay this week. I continue to hear from many of you and I know that all of us are experiencing frequent “ups and downs” amidst this unusual and hopefully temporary reality in which…
I remember many years ago my grandparents describing to me what happened to American society in 1941 in the weeks following Pearl Harbor. They recounted how they witnessed the rapid and disorienting transformation of their society and “world” as the…
Led by Rev. Chris Scheller and Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell, First Parish’s weekly Meditation group gathers virtually on Zoom on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am for guided meditation, quiet contemplation and restorative silence. The weekly sessions typically begin with a short…
First & Third Fridays at 10:00 AM in the Parish Hall All are welcome! NO COST, and no sign-up or pre-registration. This all-levels Vinyasa Flow class covers the basics, with options to modify toward an advanced practice. Vinyasa yoga flow means that we…
Led by Rev. Chris Scheller and Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell, First Parish’s weekly Meditation group gathers virtually on Zoom on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am for guided meditation, quiet contemplation and restorative silence. The weekly sessions typically begin with a short…
Led by Rev. Chris Scheller and Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell, First Parish’s weekly Meditation group gathers virtually on Zoom on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am for guided meditation, quiet contemplation and restorative silence. The weekly sessions typically begin with a short…
Led by Rev. Chris Scheller and Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell, First Parish’s weekly Meditation group gathers virtually on Zoom on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am for guided meditation, quiet contemplation and restorative silence. The weekly sessions typically begin with a short…
★ Harvest Fest & Trunk or Treat is a community event sponsored by First Parish Church in Weston. All are welcome! ★ Join us for our popular Trunk or Treat event! Bring your little ghouls, goblins, and gargoyles for an…
Led by Rev. Chris Scheller and Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell, First Parish’s weekly Meditation group gathers virtually on Zoom on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am for guided meditation, quiet contemplation and restorative silence. The weekly sessions typically begin with a short…
Led by Rev. Chris Scheller and Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell, First Parish’s weekly Meditation group gathers virtually on Zoom on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am for guided meditation, quiet contemplation and restorative silence. The weekly sessions typically begin with a short…
Led by Rev. Chris Scheller and Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell, First Parish’s weekly Meditation group gathers virtually on Zoom on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am for guided meditation, quiet contemplation and restorative silence. The weekly sessions typically begin with a short…
