Speaker: Rev. Julia Jones

All Flourishing is Mutual

We at First Parish Brewster have a rich and storied history, and like so many institutions, our past is riddled with causes for celebration and choices to lament. As we celebrate our longevity and the relationships we have nurtured, let us remember to continue to challenge ourselves to rise to the need for real cultural … Continue reading All Flourishing is Mutual

How Do We Get to Awe?

It is the time of the Jewish High Holy Days – the Days of Awe. As we begin a new year on the Jewish Calendar, in school and in our congregational activities, what can we learn about the importance of repair? What does it mean to allow conflict and hurt to fester? What can we … Continue reading How Do We Get to Awe?

The Cost of Belonging

What does it mean to belong — to one another, to our nation, to this fragile world? As we mark the International Day of Peace, we’ll look at the price of peace: courage, empathy, and a refusal to turn away. From WWII refugees denied sanctuary, to today’s wars and a rising fear at home, history … Continue reading The Cost of Belonging