Dear Friends,
I’ve never been comfortable writing – much of anything. I’ve always been more of a numbers guy, the stereotypical introvert, nerd-type…so with the deadline for this month’s Message From The Board looming, I cringed at the thought of taking this on, but finally … read more.
Dear Friends,
Our theme for this month is liberation. If I’m being honest, when I first figured this out, I couldn’t help but laugh a little and roll my eyes. Liberation? Now? As we’re all sitting in our respective homes, avoiding contact with others at … read more.
(edited to reflect updated information)
Dear First Parish Community,
As the situation with COVID-19 has developed, the Board of Trustees has determined that the risk to our congregation is too high to continue in-person activities.
As of March 15th, no church services … read more.
Dear First Parish Stoughton Community,
We are aware that the COVID-19 virus is on everyone’s minds at the present time. The First Parish Board and others in our congregation are paying attention to this issue and making decisions based on best practice recommendations from local … read more.
Dear Friends,
The theme for services during the month of March is Wisdom. March is also the start of our annual pledge drive so over the next month or so, you will hear brief statements from members of First Parish to hear what the congregation … read more.
An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States
This year, in conjunction with the UUA Common Read, First Parish members are reading An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States. We will be holding discussion groups about this important topic. These discussions are open … read more.
Dear Friends,
We are dedicating the month of February to the theme of resilience, and I can think of no better theme for us at this moment. The Soul Matters Circle introduction challenges us to rethink our conception of resilience as a trait that we … read more.
January 2020 — We are updating and reviving our website. Please be patient through this process. If you encounter any errors on the site, or if you have questions / suggestions about our new formatting, please email: webmaster@firstparishstoughton.org
New in 2020: First Parish, Stoughton’s center for progressive thought, is entering a new and exciting stage of its work by moving to a lay-led ministry, featuring services led by members of the congregation, guest ministers, and other guest speakers. This change was necessary to … read more.
Dear Friends,
Our theme for this month is integrity – something that at least I have always been taught to aspire to, something to strive for, to build my character towards. I’ve always thought that integrity is the mark of a good person and something … read more.
