Covenant Groups

In a large congregation like First Parish (FP), it can be difficult to develop and maintain friendships and a feeling of community. FP has created a Covenant Group program to provide the opportunity to develop friendships, a deeper sense of community, and the opportunity to explore spiritual meaning with others in a small group setting outside of Sunday service. Covenant Groups are open to all members and friends of First Parish.

Covenant Groups are comprised of 6 to 11 people who meet for two hours each month sharing their views on selected spiritual issues. Each group will be guided by trained facilitators who support a forum for deepening our spirituality and faith in an intimate and safe setting.

Meetings focus on topics developed by FP members and by other UU congregations. Topics that Covenant Groups have discussed included God as a Metaphor, Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Endings and Beginnings. In addition, each group will carry out a small service project, giving back to the church community and the wider world. Some groups meet once a month; others meet more often. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information.

Covenant Groups will restart in January 2011. There will be a link to the registration form in the late fall.