The approach of a new year is a good time to reflect and to look ahead. We will be doing just that at First Parish. A small group representing Buildings and Grounds, Finance and the Parish Committee has been meeting to talk about the future of the Parsonage. This is an important asset for the church and an important part of what we can offer a new settled minister. The high cost of living in this area may make the availability of the Parsonage an attractive option for a new minister. Currently...
From the Parish Committee – September 2019
The Parish Committee continued to be active throughout the summer. In August, we welcomed Rev. Wendy Bell as our Interim Minister. We are looking forward to working with her as we begin our journey into the future. In July, Parish Committee met to discuss what to do about our Parsonage, which is now empty as Rev. Wendy lives in Arlington. How we use our Parsonage in the Interim period involves financial, tax and insurance implications as well as how we accomplish needed repairs to the...