Remaining Human, Dr. Marc Roscoe Loustau, Guest Preacher, worship service February 18, 2024
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Release Date: 02/19/2024
Reflections on Facing History and Ourselves, by Lara James, Guest Speaker, worship service April 28, 2024
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Worship service given April 28, 2024 Prayer by Rev. Marta Morris Flanagan, Lead Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 The Alliance of First Parish supports those who have given much. This Sunday, Lara James, of the organization Facing History and Ourselves, reflects on looking backward and looking forward and what we each can do to make communities more inclusive, resilient and hopeful. Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization...
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Parting the Waters and Traversing the Wilderness, by Rev. Marta Morris Flanagan, Lead Minister worship service April 21, 2024
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Worship service given April 21, 2024 Prayer by Ruben Hopwood, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 On the first day of Passover, Marta ponders the meaning of the Exodus for us today. In the ancient tale lies lessons for us as we make our way through our tight places. In worship we also formally welcome all those who have joined First Parish this year in a New Member Ceremony. In addition, Jeff Keffer offers a testimonial on participating in community at First Parish. Offering and Giving First The Giving...
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The Stories We Tell: Living the Beloved Community, by Rev. Christana Wille McKnight, Guest Minister worship service April 14, 2024
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Worship service given April 14, 2024 Prayer by David Whitford, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 The Beloved Community is a dream that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King made famous, but it is also an inspiration to who we can become - individually and together. This Sunday we will be reflecting on how the stories we tell shape our understandings of where we have come from, and how we can bring our values more fully into the communities we are building for the future. Offering and Giving First The Giving...
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Theological Basis for Democracy, by Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister worship service April 7, 2024
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Worship service given April 7, 2024 Prayer by Elizabeth Hunter, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Join Rev. Erica Richmond this coming Sunday as she preaches about congregational governance, dissent, and communion. Don’t worry, she promises to make it interesting. As Unitarian Universalists we have a long standing commitment to democracy, what does that look like in our congregation? What does that teach us about community? We will also be blessing our new set of teachers for religious education!...
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Cast Your Nets and Other Faithful Acts, by Rev. Marta Morris Flanagan, Lead Minister Easter worship service March 31, 2024
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Worship service given March 31, 2024 Prayer by Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Easter worship features Rev. Marta Flanagan preaching and Rev. Stevie Carmody offering a story. Join the First Parish Choir and a brass quintet of Boston University students in a joyous morning of music by Pavel Chesenekov, Jacob Narverud, and more. As in the past, communion will be offered during our Easter service. First Parish has no creedal tests for involvement. Our...
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Going to the Garden, by Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister worship service March 24, 2024
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Worship service given March 24, 2024 Prayer by Rev. Marta Morris Flanagan, Lead Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 On Palm Sunday, join Rev. Erica Richmond and the worship team as we talk about the spiritual themes of Palm Sunday. Holy Weeks teaches us about sitting with pain before rebirth. How does this show up in our individual lives? How do we wrestle with messy transformation? Come join us for worship and enjoy our featured musicians- Sam Fleishman, Paul Franzosa, Heather Mumford, and David Whitford! ...
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Growth and Change: Youth Group Sunday Service, worship service March 17, 2024
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Worship service given March 17, 2024 Prayer by Alice Hunter, Worship Coordinator https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Come join the youth in their exploration of growth and change. Witness our youth reflect on their time at First Parish and consider the next stages of their journeys. Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First...
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Painting with Sound: Vignettes of Beauty, Daniel Parsley, Interim Music Director, worship service March 10, 2024
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Worship service given March 10, 2024 Prayer by Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 As we gather together in worship, we are reminded of the power of community music to paint vivid images and evoke deep emotions within our hearts. Just as an artist uses a brush to create a masterpiece, musicians use the notes and rhythms of their instruments to craft a melody that touches the soul. Join the First Parish Choir and chamber orchestra as we delve into harmonies and melodies that...
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Good for what Ails You!, Rev. Marta Morris Flanagan, Lead Minister, worship service March 3, 2024
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Worship service given March 3, 2024 Prayer by David Whitford, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 A Stewardship Sunday Celebration! We’re pulling out the musical stops with the Bell Choir, our C Winds and the First Parish Choir This Sunday kicks off our annual Stewardship Campaign: Investing in a Vibrant Community Once a year members and friends are asked to make a “pledge,” our financial commitment to First Parish in the year ahead. Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of...
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The Lost Art of Play, Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister, worship service February 25, 2024
Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts
Worship service given February 25, 2024 Prayer by Bill Licea-Kane, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Join us this Sunday as Rev. Erica Richmond explores the theology of play and its importance in our lives. What might reconnect us to childlike wonder? Don't worry, it's not all talk, we will have a chance to play with markers, clay, and other crafts during worship! Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel...
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Prayer by Rev. Marta Morris Flanagan, Lead Minister
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What is at stake when we support humanitarian programs in Ukraine? Marc Loustau will reflect on his recent trip to Ukraine to report on humanitarian psychotherapy programs for people displaced by the war.
Dr. Marc Roscoe Loustau is a cultural anthropologist and journalist who specializes in Eastern Europe after living in Hungary and Romania for four years. He is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist and member of First Church Boston, received a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, and completed a two-year ministerial internship at King’s Chapel in Boston, MA. He has appeared on the BBC News and France 24, and has published articles in the Christian Science Monitor, the Christian Century, La Croix International, The Tablet, and other magazines and newspapers. He lives in Roslindale MA with his wife Amy, son Sebastian, and dog Ramona.
Offering and Giving First
The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For February 2024, the Giving First recipient is VoteRiders.
VoteRiders’ mission is to ensure that no eligible voter is prevented from casting a ballot that counts due to voter ID laws, either directly from lack of acceptable ID or indirectly because of voter confusion. VoteRiders educates voters and assists citizens to secure their voter ID. They inspire and support organizations, volunteers, and communities to sustain such voter ID education and assistance efforts.
Learn more at the VoteRiders website, https://www.voteriders.org/.
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