Connection
Connect With Us at First Parish to…
Worship – In-person or by Zoom on Sundays.
Learn – Our enriching Faith Exploration program fosters personal spiritual discovery for both children and adults within a nurturing setting.
Meet Others – Immerse yourself in our vibrant community through:
- diverse social gatherings
- artistic and musical endeavors
- intimate groups delving into spiritual principles
- collaborative committee initiatives.
Help Others – In moments of hardship, our supportive Parish Care Team organizes essential aid, while our compassionate minister offers pastoral care.
Work for Social Justice – We dedicate ourselves to being proactive agents of societal change within our congregation, surrounding neighborhoods, and globally.
Here are ways to get involved:
Stay Informed with Happenings at First Parish
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, which will be emailed to you on Fridays during the church year (September-June). Details of activities are posted in the newsletter.
Follow the First Parish of Watertown Facebook page for announcements. For casual conversation, request to join the Facebook First Parish of Watertown Community Group by contacting Alyssa Lawson or Sue Sours.
Connect to a Caring Community
Looking for support? See our Parish Care Team (email care @ fpwatertown.org) or Pastoral Care provided by the minister (email minister @ fpwatertown.org) for ways this community provides help in difficult times.
Annual Events
Our First Parish Community gathers for a number of potlucks, an annual Variety Show, and other events throughout the year. Check the calendar, Facebook, or watch the weekly newsletter for announcements.
Ongoing Groups
First Parish has a variety of groups that meet to share interests, run programs, and deepen our community. Have an interest that’s not mentioned below? Consider starting a group! Contact fellowship @ fpwatertown.org
- Love gardening? Help in planting, weeding, and taking care of our Memorial Garden.
- Musically inclined? Join choir, the band, or see Charlyn, our music director, to play during a service. The First Parish band meets informally during the year, culminating in a rockin’ performance at the Annual Variety Show.
Interested in meeting other new to First Parish folks?
Newcomers and not-so-newcomers alike are welcome to join in social events geared for newcomers, including an annual newcomer breakfast.
New members are welcomed on Membership Sunday in the spring where new members are introduced to the congregation as part of worship service. What’s membership about? What’s membership about? Check out “Become a Member.”
Want to roll up your sleeves and get into committee work?
We welcome you to join us! While the formal nominating is in the late winter, you can join many committees at any time. Learn more about committees that make First Parish run!