“Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.” — “On the Road,” by Jack Kerouac. Ahhh, the road trip. Seems that I’m surrounded right now by people who’ve just finished or are just starting a road trip. While there are plenty of hassles associated with hitting the open road,… Read More »
June Message 2026
Dear First Parish Church, As summer arrives, we are reminded of God’s invitation to find renewal in every season. Longer days, family gatherings, vacations, and community celebrations offer opportunities to experience joy, rest, and connection. Our church continues to be a place where faith grows through worship, service, and fellowship. Whether you are traveling, spending time with… Read More »
Midweek Musings Love all: The spiritual teachings of tennis
I returned to the sport of tennis two years ago, right around the time I started writing Midweek Musings. As I broke in my new tennis sneakers, relearned my backhand and built my stamina for multiple sets, this article remained poised in my subconscious, whispering to me like a well-hit passing shot just over the… Read More »
October Message
Dear First Parish Church, As we step into October, I am reminded of the beauty and richness of this season. The changing leaves and crisp air invite us to pause and reflect on the blessings in our lives and the abundance of God’s grace surrounding us. October will be a busy month for our church… Read More »
April Message
Dear First Parish Church, A blessed Eastertide to you all! We’ve come through the 40 days of Lenten preparation. Together we lit candles, whispered prayers, dove deep into our theology of worship, and experienced the transformative power of the Gospel. On St. Patrick’s Day we gathered for Soup and Conversation – and an energizing exercise… Read More »
Welcome Rev. Katherine Schofield
Join us in welcoming our new pastor, Rev. Katherine Schofield, as she begins her ministry at First Parish Church on January 1, 2024 and leads worship on Sunday, January 7, 2024!! Katherine grew up in a UCC church on Cape Cod where she developed “a deep prayer life that drew her to nature as a… Read More »
