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Join us for a night of family fun at 7:45 pm on the First Parish Playground when we will screen Earth to Echo, a sci-fi movie about four friends who find a robotic alien life form. Movie will start between…
Links: Words on Memorial at Soldiers Field Park in Weston: To the Town of Weston For a Park for ever from The descendants of Isaac And Augustus Fiske In memory of 2nd Lieutenant Charles Henry Fiske, 3rd United States Infantry 1896-1918 He trained…
MetroWest Climate Solutions co-hosted a presentation and discussion with Amber Hewett, the Campaign Director of Offshore Wind Energy for the National Wildlife Federation and co-chair of the Massachusetts Offshore Wind Committee. She discussed the future of offshore wind for New…
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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…
This last week has brought for me several reminders of why I am a Unitarian Universalist, one who still identifies as a Christian. The first was the tragic loss of life that occurred in Atlanta when 8 people were gunned…
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…
As I sit here and write this on the first day of the year I am keenly aware of how important both personal and community care is right now, and how lies and misinformation are seeking to divide us a…
Join us for one of our services during this Christmas Season! Even if we are physically distanced this winter, the magic of Christmas cannot be extinguished. December 24th – Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols Service This year our Christmas Eve…
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…
Over the course of our lives, we all experience the pain of suffering & sorrow and the blessings of joy & celebration. Being connected to a faith community sustains us in our day-to-day lives, but also helps us endure the…
Happy Summer! Chat with the Pastor is taking a break for the summer and will be back in the fall of 2021. We are leaving this page up for now since several folks have used this page as a link…
There are times when we have needed to be physically distanced to protect the health and safety of our community, but we cannot be distanced from our yearning for wonder, hope, and inspiration. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
As our country faces the painful consequences of its history of systemic racism recently ignited by the deaths of African Americans by law enforcement, including George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and many others, the Standing Committee of First Parish…
About Our Building First Parish has a beautiful building with a rich history. The current church sanctuary was built in 1888 – Did you know that the old oak door that you pass through at the main entrance is one…
We are built on a historical foundation that goes back more than 300 years. Founded in 1698 as the religious home for the “western farmers” of Watertown, Massachusetts, we were chartered by the Puritans as the parish or town church to serve…
Last Wednesday my daughter and I “played hooky” together, albeit for a worthy, distinctly 21st-century cause. We spent the day at the Statehouse in Boston as part of the Intergenerational Youth Climate Lobby Day organized by Our Climate, a nationwide…
Animals of all kinds are some of the greatest wonders of creation, and we invite you to bring your beloved animals (or photos of them) to be blessed to worship on Sunday, September 29th for our annual Blessing of the Animals.…
Pack or pick up your favorite bag lunch and join Jeff Barz-Snell and others in-person at Noon in the Library (or via Zoom) on the first Tuesday of the month from October to June. Nourish your body and feed your…
Grieving the death of someone dear to us is never cut-and-dried and the sharing of experiences can be an important part of the healing process. So wherever you are on the grief journey, we welcome you to join Jeff Barz-Snell…
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…
Join us for our next Pancake Breakfast! In addition to our eponymous pancakes, we’ll have eggs, bacon, and sausages to enjoy with orange juice, coffee, and tea, all served up by our illustrious youth group. Come celebrate the fall cool…
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…
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…
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…
This Palm Sunday, join us for some traditional Easter egg decorating! During church school at 10:30 AM, our children will learn a little bit about Easter eggs decorated with traditional folk designs, and then we will decorate eggs using regular…
