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First Parish Church Weston

First Parish Church Weston

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    Come find your place of Belonging

    Welcome to First Parish Weston, an open and welcoming church! We are steeped in both Unitarian Universalist and Christian values, and we invite you visit and explore.

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    We come together for our weekly services to connect with one another, explore our own spirituality, and rekindle commitment to our values.

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    We are learning throughout our lives as students of the universe, searching for truth and meaning in our lives. At First Parish, we explore alongside one another on the journey of faith.

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    A place to Connect, Grow, and Serve

    At First Parish we join together not in rigid dogma, but rather in the spirit of Christian values, expansive faith and covenantal community.

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Sermons

Blessing of the Animals

Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell

October 4, 2020

Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10
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Click here for a PDF of the Order of Service for October 4, 2020

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First Parish Church in Weston

349 Boston Post Road
Weston, Massachusetts 02493
(781) 893-7798
info@firstparishweston.org

Office Hours:
Mon to Fri  —  9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Contact Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell
Contact Rev. Sarah Napoline

Worship Services

— Sunday at 10:30 AM —
September through June

Children’s programs and childcare are offered during services.

We typically take a hiatus for the month of July and resume services in August.

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