Covenant is the silk that joins Unitarian Universalist congregations, communities, and individuals together in a web of interconnection. The practice of promising to walk together is the precious core of our creed-less faith. During this service, we will reflect on our new FPUU Congregational Covenant that we created together last year and explore why the … Continue reading Our Covenantal Foundation
During this intergenerational service, we will gather in connection and love, reflecting on what we have been up to over the summer. You are invited to bring water from your travels. Whether your water is from the Seine River, the shores of Ferry Beach, or your kitchen sink, come share your experience with us. Zoom … Continue reading InGathering: Waters of Connection
Come join us for this intergenerational service, where we will pack our backpacks, briefcases, and work bags as we prepare to head out on whatever new adventures await us this fall. All are invited to bring a bag to be blessed by this community, the people who help to support us along the journey. For … Continue reading Blessing of the Backpacks
As we celebrate Pride Month, come join us for this service where we honor LGBTQIA+ folks. During this service, we will hear testimonials from folks showing pride in their gender identity, gender expression, and sexuality. For regardless of who you love or how you identify, this is a congregation that welcomes all of who you … Continue reading Pride Sunday
In anticipation of the upcoming final vote at General Assembly on the updated Article 2 bylaw (the Proposed UU Values and Covenant), today we will explore the value of “transformation”. This service will bookend our 4-session small group ministry discussion series “Amplifying the Charge” that supported learning, reflection, and faithful conversations for individual and collective … Continue reading Amplifying the Charge – Transformation
During this intergenerational worship service, we celebrate the abundance and beauty of the season by bringing flowers gathered from gardens or roadsides to share with others in the congregation. In addition, we will welcome new members to our congregation. Please bring some flowers from your garden to share with the congregation. Zoom access here. Order … Continue reading Flower Communion Sunday
Join us for this shared worship service with the Franklin UU congregation, where we will be on retreat at Ferry Beach, in Saco Maine. During this multi-generational, outdoor service, there will be time for personal sharing, reflecting, and of course lots of singing! For anyone who is not able to join us at Ferry Beach, … Continue reading Worship at Ferry Beach
In anticipation of the upcoming final vote at General Assembly on the updated Article 2 bylaw (the Proposed UU Values and Covenant), today we will explore the value of “interdependence”. This service will also introduce our upcoming 4-session small group ministry discussion series “Amplifying the Charge” that supports learning, reflection, and faithful conversations for individual … Continue reading Amplifying the Charge – Interdependence
There is an old, tired joke that has Unitarian Universalists praying “To Whom It May Concern.” In this sermon, we will explore how prayer can be part of our lives even if we are pretty sure that there is no one up there to listen. Zoom access here. Order of Service and Announcements here.
On this Sunday we will celebrate the culmination of our annual fund drive. By pledging to our congregation each year, we reaffirm our commitment to one another and the work of First Parish. Come join us for a joyous worship service of gratitude for this community that we all help to build every day. Zoom … Continue reading Commitment Sunday
