Topic: Community

Christmas Eve Illumination

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Join us at First Parish Stoughton for Yule Bonfires, Hot Beverages & Cookies at 6:00, followed by a non-denominational Candle Light Carols Service (indoors) at 7:00. (If the weather is bad, the 6:00 gathering will be indoors in the downstairs Fellowship Hall.) All are … read more.

Do you Feel Welcome?

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Do you Feel Welcome?
Today we’ll explore how we feel welcome: in church and in other areas of our lives. Let’s also consider how we welcome others.

Speaker Bio:

Linda Forbes Brookfield is the Music Director at First Parish. Her first job as church organist was … read more.

The Delight of Flowers and Fathers

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This month is the centennial of the first Flower Ceremony that was held in Prague, in June 1923. We will be celebrating with a flower communion ceremony. Please bring your flower of choice to church, and place it in the large vase at the … read more.

Christmas Eve Illumination

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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 … read more.

Lessons for Future Ancestors

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“Let us measure success by how many of us can say: I am living a life I don’t regret. A life that will resonate with my ancestor” – adrienne maree brown

Join us for a reflection of heavy suitcases, surprise turning points, and attending to the complexity … read more.

The Power of Story: Wisdom Passed Down

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During this service, we will be sharing short stories of gifts and wisdom passed down to us from those who came before us. We are inviting you to bring an object passed down or a description of an object that has meaning for you. … read more.

The Power of Story: The Many Faces of Courage

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Stories help us to step into the shoes of others who have walked, stumbled, and danced down the path of life. We both learn from them and relish our common humanity. During this service, Elisa will share stories about the finding of courage from … read more.

The Power of Story: Belonging

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Storyteller Elisa Pearmain will guide us over three Sundays this fall to experience the power of story and storytelling to teach, heal, and connect. On this Sunday, the theme will be on belonging. A few members will share short stories they’ve written of finding a … read more.

Picnic, Flower Communion, Poetry Sharing

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As our church year winds down into our summer hiatus, our last service will be held on the church lawn (or in Fellowship Hall if weather is inclement). You may want a sunhat or a favorite beach chair. Let’s come together and celebrate each … read more.

PRIDE Service

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Please join us in person or on Zoom for our service that celebrates the creativity, strength, and resiliency of the LGBTQ+ community.

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This service is organized and led by the Social Action & Welcoming Congregations Committees.

NOTE: This service will meet in person and also … read more.