What’s Happening at First Parish
From the Parish Committee – January 22nd, 2021
This month the Parish Committee has continued its planning for our future. During these times of such uncertainty, it often feels like we are walking in the dark toward a dim light ahead. It is a time to find every bit of optimism and hope available. I am so...
Opening the Search and Next Steps
Beloved community, Happy New Year from your Ministerial Search Committee!!! Thanks for your interest and patience!!! Here is a bit about where we have been and where we are going: Evaluated and summarized your survey feedback Facilitated 11 cottage meetings and focus...
Important Sanctuary Coalition Effort (Deadline of Jan 25th)
First Parish Watertown is part of a coalition of congregations committed to supporting and protecting a woman in sanctuary. Congressman Joaquin Castro has agreed to send a “Sign-On” letter to his colleagues in the House of Representative. The collective asks that anyone supportive of immigrants in sanctuary contact their US representative and request that they sign the letter.
New UU class, Sunday Jan 24 at 11:45am on Zoom
Rev Wendy will lead a virtual class for anyone curious to learn more about our Unitarian-Universalist faith and history. Everyone is welcome. Class will be held 11:45-1pm. Feel free to grab a bite to eat during the Zoom session. Please RSVP to Sue Sours,...
Musically Speaking – January 8, 2021
To sit and dream To sit and dream about the world. Outside our world of here and now Outside our world, our problem world. To dream of vast horizons of the soul. Of dreams made whole, unfettered, free. Help me, help me. All you who are dreamers too. Help me make our...
In the Interim – January 1, 2021
Happy New Year! During the month of January, we will be exploring the theme of “Imagination.” There are many ways we can use imagination, and all of them help to shape our reality. We can imagine a better world or the best possible outcome in any situation and be...
From the Parish Committee – 12/25/20
At the end of this very unusual year, the Parish Committee is thinking toward the future. We have been carefully tracking our budget to make sure we are able to start our next fiscal year free of large budget deficits. The success of the on-line auction this month...
Musically Speaking – December 2020
Happy Holidays! Yes, we must stay safe and well, and part of that is staying connected to each other. Our community has never been more important than during this pandemic. Now, with the holidays here, we are there for each other to provide light in this season of...
Christmas Eve Service
First Parish of Watertown will be holding an online, synchronous Christmas Eve service, in the early evening, exact time to be confirmed. Stay tuned - details will be announced here and in the newsletter.
FPW Online Art Auction, Dec. 1-18
First Parish of Watertown's Online Art Auction December 1 to 18, 2020 The Annual Art Show has gone virtual. Sixteen artists, members or friends of First Parish, have generously donated original works to benefit the church. There are over 50 items to choose from...