The First Parish of Watertown, Unitarian Universalist
Warrant for 394th Annual Meeting
Announcements
The 2025 Annual Appeal Begins!
Each year in the month of March, our church goes through a period of reflection and renewal, in preparation for the start of its new fiscal year on April 1. As a congregational church, we are self-governing and support ourselves financially. That means we each keep our church community going by contributing our time, talent and funds. The Annual Appeal is our name for the process of supplying information and awareness which help raise the funds needed for the ongoing operations of First...
In Days Such as These
A Message from your Minister:
With November drawing closer, I feel compelled to speak about the growing collective anxiety that our country is feeling in the face of this election.
In this spirit, here are a few reminders about where you might find direction, renewal and sanctuary with First Parish of Watertown over the coming weeks…
Helen Robinson Wright Fall Fun(d)raiser 2024
The HRW Fall Fun(d)raiser, from October 6th through October 27th this year, is when we ask YOU to be a part of this crucial effort to help us meet the needs going forward. How do you do this, you ask?
First Parish of Watertown Fellowship Events 2024-2025
Harvest Potluck Gathering - Soups and Breads Saturday October 26th, 2024 – 6pm to 7:30pm We will gather in the Social Hall to enjoy this good ole’ Meet and Eat Potluck meal. Let's celebrate the harvest season together with our favorite soups, breads and desserts. Holiday Shopping from Member Artisans Sunday November 17th & 24th, 2024 during Social Hour Deck the Halls (with Craft/Art Sales) Saturday December 7th, 2024 – 3pm to 5pm Get the holiday season rolling by helping to decorate FPW...
Coming of Age – September 2024
Hello First Parish! I am Phoebe Eckart-Lee, the new Assistant Minister at the First Parish in Lexington. I am coordinating the joint Coming of Age program between the Lexington and Watertown churches, and am so excite to begin working with your youth and getting to know your congregation! Coming of Age is a program for 9th graders (or any youth of high-school age who has not participated before and is interested), it will run from October-June. We are looking for adult mentors to participate...
FPW Summer Services
Summer Services are coordinated by the Worship Committee and presented by FPW members. Childcare will be provided at all services.
Now’s the time to help! – Annual Appeal 2024
This is the final week of the FPW Annual Appeal for 2024-25. As of now, we are within range! So far 72% of our goal (75 households) have contributed. Participation is important to our church's long term health. The way we look at it, reaching our participation goal with pledges large and small says a lot about the health of our democracy, as well as our finances. Democracy is at the heart of our self-governing congregation. Please consider participating in the Annual Appeal! For more...
2024 Annual Meeting Warrant
The First Parish of Watertown, Unitarian Universalist Warrant for 393rd Annual Meeting _______ To: Kate Hanson Plass, Clerk of the First Parish of Watertown, Greetings: You are hereby requested to notify and warn the legal members of the First Parish of Watertown to meet in the meeting house or virtually SUNDAY, THE 7th DAY OF APRIL, 2024 after the service, to act on the following articles, viz: Article 1 Reports. To receive the reports of: the Minister; the Treasurer; the President of the...
Helen Robinson Wright Concert: Guy Urban
Join pianist Guy Urban on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 pm for a concert to benefit the Helen Robinson Wright Fund at First Parish Watertown.