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Regular Worship

 

Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. -

Reproductive Choice with Guest Preacher, Rev. Matthew Westfox

The Social Justice Committee is exploring issues of Reproductive Choice

and welcomes Rev. Matthew Westfox, who serves as the Associate Minister

of All Souls Bethlehem Church, as well as the Director of Interfaith

Outreach and National Coordinator for Field Activities for the Religious

Coalition for Reproductive Choice. A brief talk-back will follow the service.

 

Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. -

Spiritual Literacy: Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life

How do we "read" the texts of our lives and of the world around us for sacred meaning? What is the "Alphabet" of Spiritual Literacy, the "letters," which will help us understand and being to embrace these spiritual practices?

 

Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. -

Aging Consciously

A famous wise woman (Mae West) once said, "Getting older is not for sissies!" Let's look at the ways we can all age with joy and grace, no matter what age we will be on our next birthday.

 

Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. -

Chant as a Spiritual Practice

Catherine will be joined by Marnie Bacon and Alex Pevzner, who will offer

call-and-response chanting as a spiritual practice.


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Religious Education at First Parish Church

We offer rolling registration for our children's program. Sign up any Sunday or contact the church office to arrange a weekday appointment. Our Lifespan program offers classes and workshops for all ages. See our newsletter, The Bell-Ringer, or the bulletin board outside the church office for more information.

Effective October 11, 2011, Church Office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

 

Please join us

as we strive to create a vital, loving community, to foster understanding, to work for social justice and to support each other in our spiritual journeys. We are a Welcoming Congregation, committed to supporting civil rights, promoting interpersonal understanding and welcoming gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people.

Mission Statement

The mission of First Parish Church is to be a vital, loving community guided by our Unitarian Universalist principles and traditions. We nurture individual spiritual journeys as we learn, grow, and serve, putting our faith into action.
 

A message from the minister
Catherine
 Welcome!

First Parish Church is a dynamic religious community serving Duxbury, Marshfield, Pembroke and surrounding towns. Our doors are open to people of all cultural, racial and religious backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.  We firmly believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every person.

At First Parish, we won't tell you what to believe.  We affirm the individual's own free and responsible search for truth and meaning, understanding that each person's lifelong spiritual journey is along a unique path.  And we know the holy can be found in nature as readily as in a sacred text.

But we also believe we are better together.  We know that when our spirits cool and our fire begins to dim, we can rekindle the flame of commitment in the warmth of loving friends and spiritual companions.  Ours is a church where we make connections deep enough to feel like family.  Come, check us out.

Catherine
Rev. Catherine Cullen

You may reach Reverend Cullen by calling the church office, or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 

Header photo of church interior courtesy of Sheila Lynch
 


News & Events

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES:

UU Camps & Cenference Centers - Come learn about Star Island, Ferry Beach, Rowe, and Cedar Hill. Mon., Jan. 23, 7pm

Death & Dying: Learning to Live with Loss - A five session workshop which will consider the dynamics of personal loss. Day & evening sessions - see bulletin board outside office.

More Buddhist Basics - Rev. Ed Hardy returns to teach with an emphasis on how to practice Buddhism in our everyday lives. Wed., Feb. 1 and Wed., Feb. 8, 7-9pm.

Book Club - "The Future of Faith" by Harvey Cox is a new interpretation of the history and future of religion. Thurs. evenings, 7-9pm. starting April 5.

Voluntary Simplicity - Five-session class offered by Social Justice Committee exploring distractions that prevent us from caring for the earth. Day and possibly evening sessions available. See bulletin board outside office.

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Box Project Book Collection: On Sunday, January 29, 2012, we're having a book collection for the children and adults among the Box Project families. Labelled boxes will be in the Hall. We are looking for books for all ages, from babies to adults, for girls, boys, moms & dads. Check your shelves and bring in the books that have been outgrown or thoroughly read. Thank you!

Pathways to UU: On Sun., Jan. 29, from 12-2pm, we are offering this program for those considering joining FPC. Childcare is available - reserve in advance - and an informal lunch will be provided. Call Mary Flanagan to reserve your spot and make childcare arrangements if needed.

Budget Update Meeting: Sun., Feb. 5, after church. All members & friends of FPC are invited to hear the results of recent fundraisers. Budget projections will also be offered.

Save the Date!:

The FPC Service Auction and Dinner will be held on Jan. 28, 2012 beginning at 5:30 pm. Click here to download the flyer.

Click here to download the information sheet about the Service Auction.

 

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"The Spiritual Life: Growing a Soul and Helping Repair the World" -

Rev. Catherine Cullen's weekly Sunday morning radio programs are on WATD-FM 95.9 at 6:30 a.m. You can listen to our recorded radio programs here.


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committed to including gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people in our church community.

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