In a world that feels fractured and uncertain, what story will future generations tell about this moment — and about us? Come for a time of imagination, hope, and homecoming. Split Plate: Latinx In Action Please give generously. Your offering will benefit the great work of this organization and First Parish Unitarian Universalist. Make checks out … Continue reading The Great Realisation
Which is a higher good: To make your mark on the world or to do no harm? A lesson from my father. Split Plate: Planned Parenthood Federation of America Please give generously. Your offering will benefit the great work of this organization and First Parish Unitarian Universalist. Make checks out to FPBUU with the service date … Continue reading Living Your Legacy
This Sunday, Rev Scot invites you into the dragon’s den. Grab your shield, tighten those buckles, and together we’ll brave the unknown — for something bigger than fear is calling us. Split Plate: PFLAG of Cape Cod Scholarship Fund Please give generously. Your offering will benefit the great work of this organization and First Parish Unitarian … Continue reading In the Lair of the Impossible
We welcome our new co-ministers, Rev. Scot Hull and Rev. Julia Jones, to our pulpit. Split Plate: Mass Trans Political Coalition (MTPC) Please give generously. Your offering will benefit the great work of this organization and First Parish Unitarian Universalist. Make checks out to FPBUU with the service date on the memo line. Please write a … Continue reading The Line Where the Sky Meets the Sea
This July, 164 determined cyclists are riding their bikes across France, uphill, over mountains, across the plains, along the coast and borders. Over 2,000 miles, at an average speed of 30 miles per hour. A three-week jaunt in rain or shine, heat or cold, dressed in a thin lycra outfit that does absolutely nothing to … Continue reading Lessons From The Peloton
In today’s turbulent and polarized political climate, it can be challenging to remain hopeful about our democracy and the preservation of rights for all our citizens. Indeed, in a recent survey more than 70% of Americans expressed concern for the health of our democracy. What can we do about this? In his sermon, Rick will explore … Continue reading It’s Time to Cause Good Trouble
In Unitarian Universalism, memory is an essential, profound and powerful aspect of our spirituality. It encompasses various dimensions, including personal and spiritual growth, community and shared values, and honoring and remembering others. As a dynamic spiritual practice, memory connects us to ourselves, our values, our family and friends, our church community and the larger world, … Continue reading Being a People of Memory
The theme for this Sunday’s service is “Gardening as a Spiritual Practice”. Join Worship Leader Pat Stover and gardening friends Susan Smith, Pamela Phipps, Diane Barry Preston, and Dave Rogers as they share the spiritual gifts they receive from the practice of gardening. These gifts include support for living into the Serenity Prayer, strengthening connection … Continue reading Gardening as a Spiritual Practice
A year ago, Elenita Muñiz led a service about the words of wisdom she has found in the writings of women. That grew into a year-long study group sharing the lessons, messages, and inspiration we find in the words and music of women. Seven of us will share some of our discoveries from the study … Continue reading “Wisdom from the Distaff II”
In the book of Genesis, it says we have a choice — to live or to die. Every day we begin there. But then what? Which leads to “What is the Central Question of my life?” This can be applied broadly: To family? To ethics? To spirituality? To society at large? And as it’s the … Continue reading The Central Question
