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Rev. Ellen’s Reflections: May 2026
Dear First Parishers, On Saturday evening, Josh and I attended the annual fundraising gala at Fitchburg State University. Fitchburg State has a new president—the first
Prayer Shawls
As we head into spring and the end of our church year in June we would love to stock up on prayer shawls before we
First Parish Talent Show and Potluck: Saturday, May 16th
Please join us for this year’s First Parish Talent Show and Potluck, on Saturday, May 16th from 6-9pm! Bring your talent – spoken word, sung
Jolene Dubner Park Clean-Up: May 31
Mark Your Calendar! After church on May 31 we hope you and your family can join us for a clean-up day at the Jolene Dubner
An Update from the FY27 Stewardship Team
Over 80 members and families are investing in First Parish for the next fiscal year! Thank you for your generosity! If you haven’t yet done
Annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace: May 10, 2026
The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute’s 30th Annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace will be held on Sunday, May 10, 2026, with a program starting
CFAM Art Supply Drive
CFAM will be collecting new and gently used arts and crafts supplies for Wright’s Tenant Union, a resident-led organization at Lowell Transitional Living Center. Stop
Standing Around April 2026 – News and Notes from the SC (Standing Committee)
We made it! It’s officially spring. As I write this, the songbirds are singing their happy songs, it’s good to have them back, and it’s