Category: News & Events

November’s Theme: Repair

The “Soul Matters” theme and the topic of today’s message from the Board is “repair,” and this theme really fits the moment. We’ve all had times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed by what is broken around us. In a very concrete sense, there … read more.

Bola 2024: Dinner & Raffle

“Bola” is First Parish’s annual Dinner & Raffle event. No one knows exactly where the name Bola came from, but we suspect it’s related to the “Tombola” raffles that are popular at small-town fetes in England.

What does it look like at First Parish Stoughton? Dinner … read more.

Letter to Steward Health Care

The situation at the Steward Health Care hospitals in Massachusetts is unacceptable. First Parish Stoughton’s Social & Climate Action Committee recently sent this letter to their CEO:

March 3, 2024 

Dr. Ralph de la Torre, CEO Steward Health Care … read more.

Christmas Eve Illumination

Join us in the warmth of community as we celebrate joy, peace, and hope.

We will gather on the front lawn for Yule Bonfires, starting at 6:00pm. There will be hot beverages and cookies.At 7:00pm we will move indoors for a Candle Light Carols Service.(In the … read more.

2023 Holiday Fair

Friday November 3rd, 4:00-8:00pm and Saturday November 4th, 9:00am-2:00pm

12 Local Artisans & Vendors

Holiday Gifts

Turkey Dinner (Friday only, dine in or take-out)

Raffles

Baked Goods

Homemade Soup (Hot on Friday, to-go on Saturday)

Hot Breakfast (Saturday morning)

790 Washington Street, 02072

Parking along Pleasant Street and in the two municipal parking lots … read more.

UUA Article 2 Potluck Discussion

The proposed overhaul of UUA Bylaw Article 2 helps us understand what it means to ‘be a UU’. Given that Article 2 is foundational to all of our congregations, let’s get together to share a meal, hear an overview of the proposed changes, and discuss … read more.

2023 Chocolate Auction

Do you love chocolate? Mark your calendars now for the First Parish Stoughton 2023 Chocolate Auction!

Bid on Cakes, Cookies, Brownies, Fudge, Candy, and more!

Sunday February 12, 2023, 12:00pm at First Parish Stoughton. Arrive at 11:30 to get your bidding number and FREE ICE CREAM!

In addition … read more.

Christmas Eve Illumination

Join us in the warmth of community as we celebrate joy, peace, and hope.

We will gather on the front lawn for Yule Bonfires, starting at 5:00pm. There will be hot beverages and cookies.

At 7:00pm we will move indoors for a Candle Light Carols Service.

(In the … read more.