Christmas Pageant at 3pm, Lessons & Carols at 7:30pm (livestream)
For the Fourth Sunday conclusion of this year’s Adult Christian Education reading program, “Waiting for the Prince of Peace: An Advent Poetry Experience,” some brave readers agreed to become writers and share poems with us as a Christmas gift. Thanks to ACE Committee member Sarah Trites for proposing…
Robert and Kyoko Grant, educational missionaries who were supported by First Parish Church in the 1960’s and 1970’s, are the focus of our sanctuary display for November and December. Last month’s article included photos of them and information about Robert’s education and career before moving to Japan where…
As Advent helps us prepare for the arrival of Christmas, perhaps it is also time for you to give yourself the gift of presence. With days full of activities, it is easy to move from one commitment to another with little time for a breath, reflection or quiet….
Thanks to all who contributed to the winter gear drive organized by The Emergency Action Network! A very large collection of appropriately sorted and sized mittens, hats, jackets and boots were delivered to all of the Brunswick schools to be distributed to children in need. We are indeed…
Do you Wake Up Laughing? The title of this month’s featured book may suggest a light read, but I assure you that it is filled with insights and inspiration despite its brevity. The author, Pat Schneider, shares her personal journey by exploring her interesting life that included challenges and…
Our November Special Offering will support the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Project (MCHPP). MCHPP’s mission is “to offer dignity and empowerment by providing all members of our community with access to healthy food.” MCHPP provides access to groceries through their on-site pantry, satellite pantries, sharing tables and home…
As we enter the month of November, gratitude and hope may become more evident as we reflect on our tremendous gifts in life and as we look forward to a future with hope and confidence. Years ago, the Women’s Council and the Missionary Committee of First Parish Church…
Our archive display in the sanctuary highlights pew ownership from the 1840’s and includes the original 1846 pew seating chart among other artifacts cataloged within our church archives by our amazing Mildred Jones who spent 25 years organizing our historical documents and artifacts. Our archives include two large…
The autumn season in New England brings so much awe-inspiring beauty into our world. Despite the later dawn and earlier dusk, we can revel in the beauty of the blue skies as the natural light accentuates the brilliant yellows, reds, and oranges in our deciduous trees. Of course,…