As a Green Sanctuary-accredited congregation, First Parish has made a commitment to respect and care for our planet Earth. At First Parish coffee hours and events, we use cloth napkins fairly traded organic coffee and tea real dishware real silverware In our kitchen, we use non-toxic, responsibly sourced cleaning products chlorine-free, plant-based dish detergents eco-friendly … Continue reading First Parish Green Commitment
The last line of our Church Covenant is “..and to help one another.” The Caring Committee often takes a lead in carrying out this part of the covenant. However, there are always other friends who help with various needs as they arise. It would be wonderful to have a list of others who would be … Continue reading MESSAGE FROM THE CARING COMMITTEE
Sunday, September 23 the morning worship service will be the 14th Annual First Parish Celebration of Peace in Conjunction with the United Nations International Day of Peace. Our theme will be Peace and Reconciliation. In recognition of Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday Vernon Domingo will share ideas about Mandiba (Mandela’s title), reconciliation and peace. The program … Continue reading PEACE SUNDAY SERVICE
We are looking for a few new members and we want you! You don’t have to know how to read music. (Truth: most of our choir members don’t!) If you can carry a tune, you can join. We are having two evening rehearsals to kick off the year, the first at 7 PM on Thursday, … Continue reading Time for you to join the choir! No experience necessary!
Community Closet is a ministry of the Five Point Cluster of Unitarian Universalist churches of Brockton, Easton, Canton, Foxboro, Sharon and Stoughton. It is physically located in the Brockton UU Church, 325 West Elm Street. A volunteer group of members from these churches do all the organizing, set up and hosting of this free clothing outlet. … Continue reading COMMUNITY CLOSET
Every spring and summer, fleas and ticks cause misery to people and animals. On pets, they can spread disease and parasitic infections. Then, once bored with frolicking in fur, they may decide to feast on you! With the sudden spike in cases of tick-born illnesses like Lyme Disease, it pays to be prepared. How do … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Green Tip of the Month: Make Fleas and Ticks Take Off!
For July and August the Share the Plate donations will be to pay for the food for MainSpring House lunches. If you would like to make a specific donation to the lunches, please write a check to the First Parish Social Justice Committee with MainSpring House in the memo line.
The pleasure of Spring—when the earth is reborn and the leaves reappear. It’s a good time to plant a tree and reap the benefits they provide: • Clean water—Trees provide a natural filtration and storage system for water • Clean air — Trees remove pollution from the atmosphere, improve air quality and produce oxygen. • … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Green Tip – Planting Trees
First Parish is having our annual concession stand & books & rummage sale at this year’s Arts & Music Festival on July 4. Come to quench your thirst and fill your belly with tasty treats and delicious savory wraps, burgers, hot dogs, and sausage! Don’t forget the lemonade and strawberry shortcake! Then go inside the … Continue reading Bridgewater 4th of July Celebration
The Share the Plate Charity for June will be the Bridgewater Fund. At the Water Service earlier this year we heard from Claudio, BSU student who was having a difficult time financially. Some students are struggling with rising costs. They need opportunities such as internships to make them more marketable after graduation and with state funding … Continue reading SHARE THE PLATE – June 2018
