Dark Testament, Verse 8
Hope is a crushed stalk
Between clenched fingers.
Hope is a bird’s wing
Broken by a stone.
Hope is a word in a tuneless ditty—
A word whispered with the wind,
A dream of forty acres and a mule,
A cabin of one’s own and a … read more.
Soul Matters Theme for October
Cultivating Relationship
Suggestion for approaching this prayer
Set aside 15-30 minutes of reflection/meditation to read this poem/prayer multiple times.
On the first reading, pay attention to the 4-5 lines that “pop” for you, that seem to pull at your heart, that emotionally light … read more.
Why Can’t Prayer Be Our Prayer?
Over the years I’ve regularly seen the following words as part of Unitarian Universalist covenants and worship openings:
“Love is our doctrine, the quest for truth is our sacrament, and service is our prayer.”
Rev. Peter Morales published an article with … read more.
The Governing Board’s Governance Advisory Committee is pleased to present our 2021-2022 Slate of Candidates to run for open seats on the Governing Board. The names of our nominees and their candidate statements appear below. Elections will take place at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 13, … read more.
A Prayer for Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. This year, it began on Monday, April 12 and ends on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Ramadan is … read more.
Member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) covenant to affirm and promote seven principles:
The inherent worth and dignity of every personJustice, equity and compassion in human relationsAcceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregationsA free and responsible search for … read more.
A Message from the First Parish Board – May 29, 2020
In this moment, what do we have to be?
These past few months have been challenging to First Parish, as they have been to all faith communities, and to everyone living with disruptive change due to … read more.
2019-2020 Slate of Candidates
The Governing Board’s Governance Advisory Committee is pleased to present our 2019-2020 Slate of Candidates to run for open seats on the Governing Board. The names of our nominees and their candidate statements appear below. Elections will take … read more.
The first Meeting House was built in 1632 near the corner of the present Dunster and Mt. Auburn Streets. Thomas Hooker became the first minister in 1633. In 1636, he and most of his flock moved to Connecticut. A new church, the First Church in … read more.
As Unitarian Universalists, we are not like most religious communities. We don’t expect to think alike about life, death, creation and God. Instead we share a deep commitment to love, service, freedom, justice, and spiritual growth.
Unitarian Universalists are guided by our Seven Principles and Six … read more.
