Rev. Katherine Schofield, First Parish Church, MBTS  “Faithful Parenting: Some Thoughts from a Pastor-Mom” If you’re a parent of young children right now, chances are your life is full to the brim—and not always in the peaceful, poetic way. Your mornings may begin before the sun is up, your evenings may be filled with spilled… Read More »

Dear First Parish Church, I can tell already that June is going to be a joy-filled blurr. There’s a lot of exciting stuff coming up – in the community and at church. Sunday, June 1st – Choir Celebration and Soup and Conversation! In worship we will thank and celebrate our choir, choir director, and especially… Read More »

Every Memorial Day, we as a nation stop to think about the courage and sacrifice shown by the men and women who have served our country. We visit the graves of family members who gave all that they had to defend our shores and uphold the ideals of freedom. And we remember the words of President Ronald… Read More »

A theology of ‘stuff’ Midweek Musings The Rev. Katherine A. Schofield In the month of May the forces of the universe align such that we are called to take stock of the “stuff” of life. Between visits home for Mother’s Day, high school and college graduations, and the height of real estate season, May is… Read More »

Dear First Parish Church, Back on April 11th I had the great joy of joining a group of FPC folks at the Annual Fundraising Luncheon for Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn. I am so glad that FPC supports this organization financially, and that some of our church members are regular volunteers for the program.… Read More »

Dear First Parish Church,  Through this Season of Lent we have explored the parables of Jesus, these stories which help us unearth deeper truths about our lives and the coming of God’s reign. In April we will begin a series of workshops aimed at helping us find our voices and tap into our own stories… Read More »

Dear First Parish Church, After a quiet (at times too quiet) February, March is filling up with lots of Holy activity at First Parish Church. First, I am so excited to be officially Installed as your Pastor by the SNEUCC on Sunday, March 2nd at 3pm. I hope you can all be there – and tell your… Read More »

The spiritual gift of friendship  Midweek Musing (Gloucester Daily Times) Rev. Katherine A. Schofield In our fast-paced, digitally- driven world, the profound spiritual gift of friendship often gets overshadowed. Yet, true friendship embodies a unique connection that nurtures the soul, providing support, understanding, and a sense of belonging. In May 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek… Read More »

Dear First Parish Church,  While February is typically a quieter month for all of us, there is a lot going on behind the scenes to prepare for our Annual Meeting on February 16th. This reminds me of the seeds and bulbs lying in the frozen soil. Something magical is happening; new life is getting ready… Read More »

Dear First Parish Church,  As we step into the new year, our hearts and spirits are drawn to the warmth and peace that the winter season brings. The Danish word Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) is often associated with creating a sense of coziness and contentment, whether through quiet moments with loved ones, the soft glow of candlelight,… Read More »