On Courage and Community
Although we often do not say it to others, or even admit it quietly to ourselves, I feel like most days we need a measure of courage just to live out our daily lives. With all of the uncertainty facing … read more.
Figuring It Out Together
Greetings, and welcome to the new church year! During the summer Board planning retreat, we selected “Figuring It Out Together” as our guiding theme. It speaks to why a Unitarian Universalist community exists at all and is intentionally unfinished. It … read more.
This year we will be celebrating the original peoples of the town of Stoughton with a sign dedication and a walk at Glen Echo Park as well as Fireside Storytelling event with Thomas “Spirit Tree” Green of the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag. Come join … read more.
Summer Fish
On a still summer day, the surface of a pond can become a kind of mirror. Leaves and branches appear again in the water, their shapes softened by light and motion. For a moment, the reflection seems complete and peaceful. Then the … read more.
Flourishing Together
None of us can do this alone,
This living, this being in the world.
We know that we need one another,
Especially in such stormy times.
÷ Rev. Tess Baumgartner
The excerpt above comes from a chalice lighting that is delivered as … read more.
Beginnings
We hope you have all had a wonderful summer! We are looking forward to seeing everyone when our Sunday services resume on September 13. For service topics, speakers, and other information, check the Upcoming Services Page.
In line with our commitment to the democratic process, First Parish Stoughton has published the non-partisan Stoughton Election Guide — 2025! We hope this will be useful for local voters in the April 8 municipal election. If you would like to suggest additions, … read more.
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, … read more.
