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Sunday Services

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First Parish Stoughton offers Sunday Services, with speakers who present about a wide variety of topics. Past speakers include minsters, academics, activists, poets, musicians, farmers, historians, and “regular people” with something interesting to share. Our services currently meet in person and online (Zoom) to … read more.

Faith, Hope, and Trust

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We welcome back the Reverend Stephen Cook with the message “Faith, Hope and Trust.” The familiar theological virtues are faith, hope and love. Yet a quality that allows those virtues to manifest themselves is trust. Today, we are sadly in need of trust. How can our … read more.

Sacred Interruptions

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Interruptions are often considered annoying or rude, but sometimes they are necessary. Join us as we explore what it means to be called to interrupt the status quo as we seek to live our values in this complicated world.

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As the Director for Congregation … read more.

Loving the Land that Feeds Us: Getting Real about Food

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Long-time First Parish member Elisa Blanchard will look back through our 21st Century lives to share an updated message of Ana Porter’s 2006 sermon “Getting Real About Food.” Through opening our hearts to learn more about the land that feeds us, and by adjusting our cultural … read more.

Answering the Call of Love

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First Parish Music Director Linda Forbes Brookfield presents an exploration through song and inspiration about aspects of love.

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Linda Forbes Brookfield is the Music Director at First Parish. Her first job as church organist was 60 years ago in Plympton, MA. She first started … read more.