"Jesus Who?" by Rev. Marta Morris Flanagan, Feb, 21 2021
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Release Date: 02/22/2021
Family Farm Stories, by Rev. Wendy Page, sermon November 26, 2023
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Sunday sermon given November 26, 2023 Prayer by Bill Licea-Kane, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 About the service: An exploration of family land ownership, changing perspective, and reckoning. About Rev. Wendy Page: The Reverend Wendy Page is an Affiliate Minister of First Parish Arlington. She has been a member of First Parish since 1999 and First Parish supported her on her journey into ministry. She is a graduate of Andover Newton Theological School and was ordained in the First Parish Sanctuary in...
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Helping Hands: Thanksgiving, by Rev. Erica Richmond, November 19, 2023
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Rev. Stevie Carmody, Minister of Religious Education Rev. Erica Richmond, Parish Minister Sunday sermon given November 19, 2023 Prayer by Rev. Marta Flanagan, Lead Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 About the service: In this intergenerational Thanksgiving service, let's explore the flipside of Gratitude: asking for help. Scary! Humbling! We know. But the good news is that asking for help opens us up to an interdependence that can change the world. Children grades kindergarten and older are welcome to stay through...
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Living Our Faith service, November 12, 2023
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Sunday service given November 12, 2023 Prayer by Bill Licea-Kane, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 About the service: Join us on Sunday to hear from three First Parish congregants, Stephanie Franzosa, Anna McMaken-Marsh, and Andy Winslow, about how they live out their spiritual commitments in the world. How do each of us live our faith? What do our values call us to do? This is a special annual service that is sure to be inspiring, join us on Sunday! Musical guest: violist and FP youth group alum...
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The Center of Our Faith: Part II sermon, by Reverend Marta Flanagan, Lead Minister November 5, 2023
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Sunday Sermon given November 5, 2023 Prayer by Ruben Hopwood, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 About the service: Unitarian Universalism is a living faith, honoring tradition and evolving over time. The Unitarian Universalist Principles are stated in Article 2 of the bylaws of the Unitarian Universalist Association. The UUA is currently in the process of amending Article 2. Perhaps questions of faith should always be considered and tested by war and peace, life and death, love and loss. Amidst the...
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Hello? Answering Grief's Call sermon, by Reverend Erica Richmond, Parish Minister October 29, 2023
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Sunday Sermon given October 29, 2023 Prayer by Rev. Marta Morris Flanagan, Lead Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 About the service: Autumn is the season of the thin veil, when the border between the living and dead feels porous. This is a time when many religions and cultures recognize death, grief, and loss. Join us on Sunday, as Rev. Erica preaches on these tender and sacred topics. How do we acknowledge our pain and the pain of others? What spiritual practices might help us in these times of individual and...
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A Musical Celebration! service honoring Jonathan Colby, October 22, 2023
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Honoring Director of Music Jonathan Colby, 2014 - 2023 Sunday Service given October 22, 2023 Prayer by David Whitford, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 About the service: This Sunday is Jonathan Colby's last Sunday as Director of Music at First Parish. Come celebrate Jonathan with music and treats following worship. The service will feature special musical guests and offerings including Will Sherwood on First Parish’s 1869 Hook Organ along with cellist Patrick Chatham. The First Parish Choir will...
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The Center of Our Faith: Part I by Rev. Marta Flanagan, Lead Minister, October 15, 2023
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Sunday Sermon given October 15, 2023 Prayer by Loren Gomez, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 About the Sermon: Unitarian Universalism is a living faith, honoring tradition and evolving over time. The Unitarian Universalist Principles are stated in Article 2 of the bylaws of the Unitarian Universalist Association. The UUA is currently in the process of amending Article 2. Perhaps questions of faith should always be considered and tested by war and peace, life and death, love and loss. Amidst the...
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What a Strange Endeavor by Rev. Erica Richmond, Parish Minister, October 8, 2023
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Sunday Sermon given October 8, 2023 Prayer by Bill Licea-Kane, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 About the Sermon: There is a Transylvanian story about churches being lit only by the lights people bring. During the Time for All Ages, we will hear this special story and our parish minister, Rev. Erica Richmond, will preach about what strange, quirky, important, and holy work congregations do together. Offering and Giving First For the month of October, half of the offering supports the work of the...
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The Blizzard of the World by Rev. Marc Fredette, Guest Minister, October 1, 2023
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Sunday Sermon given October 1, 2023 Prayer by Elizabether Hunter, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 About the Sermon: Most religious philosophies encourage us to seek the spiritual path by befriending fear. It’s a choice that runs counter to some of our deepest instincts, and yet, if we can accept that we are not in control and also recognize that no one is alone, then perhaps, we can open our hearts to live more compassionately and courageously. About Rev. Marc Fredette: A native of New England Marc...
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Risking Brokenness: How to Apologize in a Harsh World by Rev. Erica Richmond, Parish Minister, September 24, 2023
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Sunday Sermon given September 24, 2023 Prayer by Rev. Marta Flanagan, Lead Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Offering For the month of September, half of the offering supports the work of UU Mass Action. The mission of UU Mass Action is to organize and mobilize UUs in Massachusetts to confront oppression. The remaining half supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text “fpuu offering” to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive. About the Sermon:...
info_outlineOn the First Sunday in Lent Rev. Marta Flanagan considers what we are to make of Jesus: the teacher, prophet, savior and liberator. Next month on the first day of Passover Marta will preach the second sermon in this series: “Moses What?”
The art referenced in this episode is contained in the episode thumbnail and includes:
- Superman Jesus, Unknown
- Head of Christ, Warner Sallman, 1940
- Christ Pantocrator of St. Catherine’s Monastery at Sinai, 6th century
- Forensic Rendering of Christ, Richard Neave
- Bright Hope Baptist Church, Philadelphia PA, 1964
- Jesus of the People, Janet McKenzie, 1999
- A Last Supper, Lorna May Wadsworth 2010
- Wales Window, John Petts, 1965
Podcast introduction music composed and played by First Parish Music Director Emeritus, Kenneth Seitz: “Amen, Blessed Be;"
number 14 in the First Parish songbook, Singing Toward Justice.
Introduction language is the Mission Statement adopted in 2010 spoken here by First Parish lay leaders and Rev. Marta Morris Flanagan.