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“Speak With the Earth” Spirituality Weekend at First Parish Church with Rev. Daniel Cooperrider

We are excited to host Rev. Daniel Cooperrider for a Spirituality Weekend full of awesome events to help us connect to our faith through the gifts of the natural world. All ages and spiritual traditions/orientations are welcome! These events could be especially appealing to those who consider themselves…

Ann’s Spirituality Library March Article

It is easy to give thanks to God when we awake to the vibrant colors in Maine. Some of our perennials are poking their heads above the ground almost to ask if it’s time for them to take a bow.  As we continue on our personal Lenten journeys, The…

Ann’s Spirituality Library February Article

Because Easter is on the 31st of March this year, this month we will begin the season of Lent.  Over the years, I have found that Easter is that much more meaningful if I dedicate some time and focus daily to my Lenten journey.  Perhaps you have considered…

Ann’s Spirituality Library December Article

As we enter the season of Advent and notice the changes in nature with the colder temperatures and reduced hours of sunlight, may I suggest a new book recommended by Rev. Allen and Dr. Hagness that has been added to our lending library in the parlor?  Speak to the…

Ann’s Spirituality Library October Article

Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s Disease abounds in our world and, perhaps, within your immediate family.  According to the Mayo Clinic, “6.5 million people in the United States age 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s disease. Among them, more than 70% are 75 years old and older. Of the about 55…

Inquiring Minds Book Group

The Inquiring Minds Book Group will meet Monday Sept. 11th at 10AM in the Parlor to discuss Paul Harding’s book “This Other Eden.” His novel is based on the story of the community on Malaga Island (off the coast of Phippsburg, ME) that became successfully racially integrated, but…