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.
Photos don’t fully capture what a powerful experience this commemoration was, but here’s a glimpse. Thank you to the members of the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag, Stoughton Historical Society, Stoughton Selectboard, Girl Scouts, all those who worked to make this happen and all who … read more.
“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 … read more.
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 … read more.
