Services at 10:00 A.M. on Sundays
The mission of First Parish is to sustain a safe home for our spiritual growth and to support each other as we put our beliefs and principles into action.
Upcoming Winter Services
January 4
Service cancelled due to weather.
January 11
Drummers
Don Stevens, Guest Speaker
Don Stevens, an Abenaki chief from Shelburne, accompanied by 4-6 drummers, will speak about the meaning of the drums and how Native American spirituality supports his life.
January 18
A Poverty of the Spirit: Racism Gains Ground
Martin Luther King SundaySusan-Lynn Johns, Lay Minister, Worship Leader
In a speech given in New York to clergy and laymen concerned about Vietnam, Rev. MartinLuther King, Jr. said, “. . . any nation that spends almost $80 billion of its annual budget fordefense channeled through the Pentagon and hands out a pittance here and there for socialuplift is moving towards its own spiritual doom.” Although the wars have changed and theamount of money has grown, these words still ring true today. Racist incidents are a fixture onthe nightly news and marches for peace and justice are on the rise with episodes of violenceinvolving police and protesters. Having lived in South Carolina during the Civil Rights Move-ment of the 60s, Susan-Lynn offers some personal reflection about what happened then and what’s happening now. Spoiler Alert: We're regressing!
January 25
Beyond Organic: Where Did We Go Wrong, and What Can We Do Now?
Frank Rudolph, Guest Speaker
Frank’s talk will focus on the scientific and spiritual nature of the soil, through the lenses of modern soil research and the history of Western Agriculture.“I am an engineer who has spent the past 20 years in research and development of robotics systems, intelligent control of alternative energy systems and medical devices. As we approach retirement, my wife and I have spent all our spare time for several years developing "Red Roof Farm", an organic farm in Holland, Vermont. We hope to be in full operation within the next two years. RRF will be a center for research in and teaching of subjects in the areas of sustain-able living and farming, heirloom seed-stock, traditional living practices, alternative building methods, alternative energy options and traditional music.”
January 4
Service cancelled due to weather.
January 11
Drummers
Don Stevens, Guest Speaker
Don Stevens, an Abenaki chief from Shelburne, accompanied by 4-6 drummers, will speak about the meaning of the drums and how Native American spirituality supports his life.
January 18
A Poverty of the Spirit: Racism Gains Ground
Martin Luther King SundaySusan-Lynn Johns, Lay Minister, Worship Leader
In a speech given in New York to clergy and laymen concerned about Vietnam, Rev. MartinLuther King, Jr. said, “. . . any nation that spends almost $80 billion of its annual budget fordefense channeled through the Pentagon and hands out a pittance here and there for socialuplift is moving towards its own spiritual doom.” Although the wars have changed and theamount of money has grown, these words still ring true today. Racist incidents are a fixture onthe nightly news and marches for peace and justice are on the rise with episodes of violenceinvolving police and protesters. Having lived in South Carolina during the Civil Rights Move-ment of the 60s, Susan-Lynn offers some personal reflection about what happened then and what’s happening now. Spoiler Alert: We're regressing!
January 25
Beyond Organic: Where Did We Go Wrong, and What Can We Do Now?
Frank Rudolph, Guest Speaker
Frank’s talk will focus on the scientific and spiritual nature of the soil, through the lenses of modern soil research and the history of Western Agriculture.“I am an engineer who has spent the past 20 years in research and development of robotics systems, intelligent control of alternative energy systems and medical devices. As we approach retirement, my wife and I have spent all our spare time for several years developing "Red Roof Farm", an organic farm in Holland, Vermont. We hope to be in full operation within the next two years. RRF will be a center for research in and teaching of subjects in the areas of sustain-able living and farming, heirloom seed-stock, traditional living practices, alternative building methods, alternative energy options and traditional music.”
