Upcoming Services at First Parish UU
April 13 – Green Sanctuary Sunday
Worship Leader: Miles Howard
Musician: Denise Haskins
Join us for a special Sunday service presented by First Parish’s Green Sanctuary Committee, featuring award-winning Boston Globe author and WBUR contributor Miles Howard.
He’ll share how New England’s Urban Trails connect people with nature, promote community well-being, and inspire real environmental change in our neighborhoods.
April 20 – The Practice of Joy
Worship Leader: Rev. Rosemary Dodd
Lay Leader: Sam Baumgarten
Musician: Denise Haskins
In celebration of Easter and Earth Day (April 22), we’ll explore the discipline and delight of practicing joy daily.
April 27 – Ode to Joy
Worship Leader: Worship Committee
Lay Leader: Stefan Michaud
Musician: Denise Haskins
A family chapel service in honor of Patriot’s Day and the power of joy in community and remembrance.
May 4 – Imagination
Worship Leader: Rev. Rosemary Dodd
Lay Leader: Rin Bowlin
Musician: Denise Haskins
An all-ages service embracing the power of creativity and wonder to shape our lives and our future.
May 11 – Title to be Announced
Worship Leader: Social Justice Committee
Lay Leader: Rachel Tedesco
Musician: Denise Haskins
A Mother's Day service, with youth helping out in the kitchen and reflections on justice and compassion.
May 18 – New Member Sunday
Worship Leader: Rev. Rosemary Dodd
Musician: Denise Haskins
We welcome and celebrate new members into the life of our congregation.
May 25 – Memorial Day Reflections
Worship Leader: David Page
Lay Leader: Victoria Leonard
Musician: Heather Schmid Mehdi
This family chapel service invites members to share memories in honor of Memorial Day.
June 1 – Freedom & Pride Service
Worship Leader: Welcoming Congregation Committee
Lay Leader: Laurie Lessner
Musician: Denise Haskins
This family chapel service lifts up LGBTQ+ pride and the spiritual roots of freedom. Followed by the congregational meeting.
June 8 – Religious Education Sunday
Worship Leader: Rev. Rosemary Dodd
Musician: Denise Haskins
An all-ages celebration honoring our children, teachers, and the journey of faith development.
June 15 – Flower Communion
Worship Leader: Rev. Rosemary Dodd
Lay Leader: Victoria Leonard
Musician: Denise Haskins
Our traditional all-ages service where each person brings a flower to contribute and takes one home, symbolizing our community’s beauty and diversity. (Father’s Day weekend)
June 22 – General Assembly Service (Online Only)
No in-person worship. Please join the nationwide UU GA service online.
June 29 – Title to be Announced
Worship Leader: Rev. Rachel Tedesco
Musician: Denise Haskins