What does FPW mean to me? Well, that question is going to require a walk down memory lane, because FPW has meant so much to me and my family over the years, and like all things, has evolved a great deal. So, the year was 2008, Matt and I had moved to the Boston area about 18 months earlier for work and graduate school, and had been living in Watertown for the past 6 months (just down the street on Summer street). Aside from some colleagues, we didn’t know anyone in the area. Growing up, I...
Sunday Reflection – Melinda Dennis – March 12th, 2023
I’ll start with a feeling. One morning after church I was sitting in my chair, not ready to leave the sanctuary to head home. This seems to be happening a lot to me these days at First Parish – this not wanting to leave here feeling. Something drew me into the Heart of the Matter discussion in the nearby room – and for those of you who are new – it’s a monthly get-together led by Rev Sophia to share what’s on your mind and to consider the topic of the month. It only took a little bit of...
Sunday Reflection – Carole Katz – March 12th, 2023
A couple of weeks ago Rev. Sophia asked us, “How has First Parish affected your heart and soul?” If I listed all the ways there would be no time to hear from anyone else. But I’ll tell you about a few of the most meaningful. I first came to First Parish in 1988. I was recently divorced and a single mom. I had been working with a bunch of mothers at the former Phillips School to start an afterschool program. I learned that most of them attended the church around the corner from me. So I...