Speaker: Rev. Dave Egan

Why I Am at First Parish

During this lay-led service, members of the congregation will give personal testimonials about all that this congregation means to them.  If you ever thought about bringing a friend to church, this would be a great time to start!

Gratitude

(VIDEO) This time of year, as we begin to prepare our family Thanksgiving feasts, we know that we have so much to be thankful for.  But we also need to acknowledge that there are many who are not as fortunate.  On this Sunday, Rev. Egan explored issues of hunger and homelessness, and how we can … Continue reading Gratitude

Guest at our Table

(VIDEO) During this intergenerational worship service, we learned how we can support the good work being done at the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, as they combat worldwide issues of poverty, poor access to healthcare, and lack of education.  This service included interactive music, drama, and stories that will appeal to people of all ages.

You Are Not Alone

(VIDEO) Rev. Dave Egan preached on the difficult subject of domestic violence.  Domestic violence refers to a pattern of violent and coercive behavior exercised by one adult in an intimate relationship over another, and is unfortunately far too common in our society.  This important service brings this issue out of the shadows and into the … Continue reading You Are Not Alone

All Souls Day

(VIDEO) When those we love pass away, are they ever really gone? On this Sunday we honored all those who we have lost and remember all that remains.

Whose Story Is It?

What are the stories that we tell ourselves of the history of the United States of America? Who controls how our past is told and how will it be explained to future generations? This weekend, are we marking Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day… or both? This Sunday we will explore how our shared cultural … Continue reading Whose Story Is It?

Atonement

Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism, where atonement and repentance are sought for any sins committed over the previous year. When we cause injury to those we love and even to those we have never met, how do we make right that which has been broken?

No One Even Cares

(VIDEO) In preparation for the Global Climate Strike beginning on Friday September 20th, Rev. Egan shared his thoughts on the climate crisis. Our children are rising up from around the globe to demand that we take this emergency seriously. As Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old climate crisis leader, recently said to the E.U. Climate Council, “I … Continue reading No One Even Cares