In a moment that trains us to move fast and hold on tight, what does it mean to go far instead? Join us this Sunday for a sermon about shared courage, generosity, and why the future of a 325-year-old church depends on how we choose to move together now. Split Plate: Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts … Continue reading The Parable of the Bricklayer
While the weather forecast seems to have become less dire, the timing of the coming storm and the possibility of road closures for flooding is still a concern. Out of an abundance of caution, First Parish Brewster will be closed on Sunday, February 1. There will be no worship service that day. Split Plate: Mass … Continue reading Worship service cancelled on February 1
A new year is a blank page waiting for ink—and sometimes for flame. In this first Sunday of the year, Rev. Scot invites us to imagine the next chapter of our shared life. Drawing wisdom from Native American storyteller Thomas King, the philosopher Nietzsche, and a few unlikely pop-culture heroes, he reminds us that our … Continue reading Unexpected Plot Twist!
We will present three worship services on Christmas Eve. The first service, at 4:00 PM, will be a no-rehearsal pageant for family members of all ages, led by CYM Director Anna Smith. The services at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM will both be “Lessons and Carols” by candlelight, led by Rev. Julia Jones, Rev. Scot … Continue reading Christmas Eve Services
Join us for our annual tradition, the No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant, where we retell an ancient story that still shines with truth, hope, and possibility. Participants young and old are warmly invited to step into the story as angels, shepherds, wise ones, animals and more. Come be part of the magic as we joyfully celebrate the light … Continue reading No-Rehearsal Pageant
Thanksgiving brings family, food, and—if we’re honest—a few lumps in the gravy. But what does it mean to “say grace” when gratitude feels complicated? This Sunday, we’ll explore the surprising history of grace, the power of gratitude, and how thanksgiving can become more than a holiday ritual. Join us for a very human reflection on … Continue reading Lumpy Grace
From the pale blue dot to the apple pie on your table, we live surrounded by gifts we did not earn. What do we owe in return? Carl Sagan and Octavia Butler offer us a vision of gratitude that is both wondrous and demanding. Split Plate: Brewster Ponds Coalition Please give generously. Your offering will benefit … Continue reading Cosmos and Parables
A century ago, millions strained to hear the voices of the dead — and what they heard changed the nation. Join Rev. Scot as he listens for what still echoes through the veil. Split Plate: Cape Cod LGBTQ+ Senior Friends Please give generously. Your offering will benefit the great work of this organization and First Parish … Continue reading A Haunted Nation
A night drive. A strange light. A story too strange to believe. As we gather in the spirit of the season, we’ll explore what happens when the extraordinary meets the everyday—and why compassion may matter most of all. Split Plate: Brewster Ponds Coalition Please give generously. Your offering will benefit the great work of this organization … Continue reading The Curious Case of Betty and Barney Hill
What would it mean to reclaim the word church? Not as a place of fear or judgment, but as a living, breathing sanctuary for courage, connection, and hope. This Sunday, we’ll explore why belonging is a radical act in a fractured world—and how building community might just be a form of spiritual rebellion. Let’s build … Continue reading The Church I Don’t Belong To
