February 2nd is a day filled with history from the British Isles, as Candlemas, Imbolg, and/or Groundhog Day. It is exactly half-way between Winter solstice and the Spring Equinox. Its roots are from the pagan and Christian beliefs about the end of Christmastide and the beginning of spring. It is about the kindness and strength of the goddess/saint Brigid, who has come to be the patroness of fire, healing, inspiration and new life. People weave Brigid-crosses out of straw and eat pancakes...
“Composting for Our Future” by Mark W. Harris – For the past few years Andrea and I have been mixing up a stew of copost in our backyard. Worms point to a symbiotic relationship of mutuality and collective care. Where do we offer nourishment and fortification to others? This is a service in celebration of spring.
From Mass Turnpike (I - 90): Take exit 17, (Newton -Watertown).
Follow signs for Watertown. On Galen Street, go east towards Watertown. Just before you cross the Charles River, you will join Rte. 16. After you cross the Charles, move to one of the two left hand turn lanes in Watertown Square, and then turn left on Rte. 20 (Main St.). This is heading towards Waltham.
Take your second right onto Church Street (the Armenian Library and Museum is on the corner of Main and Church Sts.). The First Parish is one block upon your right. Turn right at Summer Street to reach the parking lot.
Public Transportation
From Harvard Square take #71 bus down Mt. Auburn Street. Get off at Dunkin Donuts approaching Watertown Square. Summer St. is on the right, follow for two blocks until you see church on your left.
Parking
There is a parking lot adjacent to the church. It is available for event parking in the evening after 4:00 p.m. and on weekends after 1:00 p.m., but NOT at other times.
