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Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 10:30am

"Music Sunday: Bring Your Mother to Church"

This annual service is presented by the Music Committee and Music Director, Edwin Swanborn, for the celebration of music as expressed by members of the First Parish Church community.  We encourage you to bring your mother to celebrate both music and Mother's Day.  If your mother is joining us, please let the church office know by Thur., May 9, and we will reserve a special corsage for her.  If your mother has passed away, we invite you to bring a photograph or other memento for our Mother's Day altar.


Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 10:30am

"Balloon Sunday"

Join us for one of the best services of the year!  A service for the whole family.  The service will include recognition, appreciation, and celebration of our Church School year together.  A picnic will follow Worship and the annual Church School picture at 12pm (see the RE section of this Bell-Ringer on page 3 for details).


Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 10:30am

"Jazz Sunday - The Williams Reunion Jazz Band Returns to FPC!"

A traditional Dixieland band formed in 1954 by Williams College freshmen, including our own Fred Clifford.  The band played here in 2008, and those of us who were there remember that a rousing good time was had by all.  The band has played throughout the United States at jazz festivals, cruises, weddings, country clubs, and they have even played with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall.  We are exceedingly
fortunate to have them with us again.  Come early --- the house will be full!

 

Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 9:00am (note earlier start time)

"Annual Meeting Sunday"

Catherine will be joined by Michael Gardner in the pulpit for a 9 am Worship Service.  The Annual Meeting will follow Worship at 9:30 am in the Harvey Assembly Hall.  Between Worship and the Annual Meeting, we will gather at the white pine for a Ceremony of Recognition and Release.

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Religious Education at First Parish Church

We offer rolling registration for our children's program and are now registering for next year's Church School. Sign up any Sunday or contact the church office to arrange a weekday appointment. Our Lifespan program offers classes and workshops for all ages. See our newsletter, The Bell-Ringer, or the bulletin board outside the church office for more information.

Church Office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Please join us

We strive to create a vital, loving community, to foster understanding, to work for social justice and to support each other in our spiritual journeys. We are a Welcoming Congregation, committed to supporting civil rights, promoting interpersonal understanding and welcoming gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people.

Mission Statement

The mission of First Parish Church is to be a vital, loving community guided by our Unitarian Universalist principles and traditions. We nurture individual spiritual journeys as we learn, grow, and serve, putting our faith into action.
 

A message from the minister
Catherine
 Welcome!

First Parish Church is a dynamic religious community serving Duxbury, Marshfield, Pembroke and surrounding towns. Our doors are open to people of all cultural, racial and religious backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.  We firmly believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every person.

At First Parish, we won't tell you what to believe.  We affirm the individual's own free and responsible search for truth and meaning, understanding that each person's lifelong spiritual journey is along a unique path.  And we know the holy can be found in nature as readily as in a sacred text.

But we also believe we are better together.  We know that when our spirits cool and our fire begins to dim, we can rekindle the flame of commitment in the warmth of loving friends and spiritual companions.  Ours is a church where we make connections deep enough to feel like family.  Come, check us out.

Catherine
Rev. Catherine Cullen

You may reach Reverend Cullen by calling the church office, or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 

Header photo of church interior courtesy of Sheila Lynch
 


News & Events

Sun., May 12 - HIP Car Wash:

The annual HIP car wash fundraiser will be held during church hours. Bring your dirty car (or cars) and have them leave squeaky clean! This is a big fundraiser for the HIP group so please give them your support.

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Tues., May 14 at 7:15PM: Memoirs

This month's topic is "A Special Friend." Feel free to write about a previous topic if you have missed a a session. All are welcome to join us in the Parlor.

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Save the Date: Sun., May 19, 3pm

Persephone's Daughters Concert

Performance will take place at FPC Plymouth.

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Thurs., June 6, 12pm:

End of Year Alliance Meeting

This year we will combine our annual pizza party with our Annual Meeting and Memorial Service. Gather in the Parlor, and don't forget to bring a gift for our table at the Fair.

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SAVE THIS DATE!!!

SATURDAY, JUNE 15@ 9:30am

FPC ANNUAL SUMMER FAIR!

Come to the Fair! We feature a LIVE furniture auction, musical entertainment, hot barbecue, baked goods, plants, White Elephant items, books, Men's Stuff, antiques and collectibles, children's craft area, toys for sale, a Bounce House, raffles and more. It's a lot of fun, you'll meet new people, get some great bargains and enjoy a beautiful June day under the trees. See you there!!!

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Save the Date: July 20, 2013

UUUM Renewal House Picnic

Sign up on the bulletin board outside the office to attend and help out with the picnic.

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"The Spiritual Life:
Growing a Soul and Helping Repair the World"

Rev. Catherine Cullen's weekly Sunday morning radio programs are on WATD-FM 95.9 at 6:30 a.m. You can listen to our recorded radio programs here.

 

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