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Rev. Ellen’s Reflections: December 2025
Dear First Parishers,Sunday’s Ingathering Thanksgiving service was so much fun! It is one of my favorite services. We sang and we listened to the Meetinghouse
Standing Around December 2025 – News and Notes from the SC (Standing Committee)
I have some very exciting news to share. An anonymous donor has pledged a matching gift to First Parish for up to $20,000 for the
Invitation from Rachel Hearn and Cay Outerbridge
First Parish members Cay and Rachel’s annual holiday concert is coming up during the first weekend of December. Cay is directing both choruses while Rachel
Online Advent Retreat with Rev. Ellen
November 30 begins Advent and over the past few years, I have facilitated an online Advent retreat (supported mightily by Joan Coyne) using the writings
Holiday Prelude: Donuts and Greens December 6th and 7th
We are once again helping you get into the holiday spirit by selling greens, wreaths, poinsettias and donuts! You can order by December 1 via
Wondering What to Do with Your Extra Reusable Water Bottles?
Consider donating them to the International Institute of New England (IINE). IINE has begun encouraging their clients, who are new to this country, to use
Prayer Shawls Update!
Thank you to all our knitters and crocheters who donated 13 beautiful prayer shawls that we were happy to bless at a recent service. But
Snow Brigade 2025 – 2026
Winter is with us now, and we are looking for volunteers to come to church early on Sundays IF it snowed Saturday night or Sunday
Online Advent Retreat with Rev. Ellen
November 30 begins Advent and over the past few years, I have facilitated an online Advent retreat (supported mightily by Joan Coyne) using the writings
Holiday Prelude: Donuts and Greens December 6th and 7th
We are once again helping you get into the holiday spirit by selling greens, wreaths, poinsettias and donuts! You can order by December 1 via
Holiday Prelude: Donuts and Greens December 6th & 7th
Want to be part of a fun crew while getting into the holiday spirit? Join us! We are making and selling donuts as well as
Annual Thanksgiving Morning Walk
In keeping with the season’s theme of Gratitude, some folks at First Parish are once again offering a Walk in the Woods on Thanksgiving morning.
A Few Notes From Your Collector
First off, thank you for your patience! Circumstances these past few months did not allow for sending out Pledge Statements. Current ones will go out
Welcoming Congregation Committee Asking For Help With TDOR
The Welcoming Congregation Committee is preparing for our annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) Vigil on Saturday, November 15, at 6pm at the CCA. The
Wondering What to Do with Your Extra Reusable Water Bottles?
Consider donating them to the International Institute of New England (IINE). IINE has begun encouraging their clients, who are new to this country, to use
Prayer Shawls Update!
Thank you to all our knitters and crocheters who donated 13 beautiful prayer shawls that we were happy to bless at a recent service. But
