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Limits of Our Knowledge

by Rev. Catie Scudera

Sunday, December 4, 2022 10:30 am; live streamed from the Sanctuary Rev. Catie leading As we delve into our theme month on Awe & Mystery, we look to the stars with humility for all that we don’t yet know. With human knowledge expanding more quickly than ever...

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Carol Singing & Treats at First Parish This Sunday!

Carol Singing & Treats Sunday, December 4th, 4:00-5:00pm Parish Hall This Sunday, December 4th, First Parish will be holding our annual...

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This Sunday, December 4th, we are having our annua

This Sunday, December 4th, we are having our annual Carol Sing!
From 4-5pm in the Parish Hall, we will sing songs, have cookies and cocoa (including vegan options!), and have games and small crafts! This wonderful all ages event is a great time to invite your friends and family so that we can all welcome in this season together. We hope to see you there!
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On Sunday December 4th at 10:30, as we delve into

On Sunday December 4th at 10:30, as we delve into our theme month on Awe & Mystery, we look to the stars with humility for all that we don’t yet know. With human knowledge expanding more quickly than ever before in our history, how do we maintain a stance of curiosity and awe? We will also acknowledge the second Sunday of Advent and International Day of Persons with Disabilities during this service. Our First Parish Players will be offering music. Join on site or online, and learn more at uuneedham.org.
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Our December ministry theme is Awe & Mystery. We’ll explore the experience and teachings of #awe and #mystery throughout the month. Find First Parish in-person and on YouTube or Zoom at 10:30 am on Sundays for services and religious exploration, and on Zoom for programming for all ages throughout the week. More information about hybrid/multi-platform worship and programming is on our website uuneedham.org and e-newsletter, the Bell Notes.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and check out our website (uuneedham.org) for more information about all of our upcoming services, events, and activities. The Sunday service YouTube link is on our website, and all Zoom links are available in our e-newsletter (which you can sign up for on our website).
#unitarianuniversalist #needham #uuneedham #needhamma #december #religiouseducation #SundayService #Sunday #worship #adulted #lifelonglearning

Rev Catie and Darrah are joined by special guest P

Rev Catie and Darrah are joined by special guest Percy for their couch conversation about the November 2022 ministry theme, Liberation. How could you take some countercultural rest during this holiday season? Check out our video on Facebook and YouTube (both uuneedham)!
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Are you feeling inspired to participate in #Giving

Are you feeling inspired to participate in #GivingTuesday? Consider a special financial gift to First Parish in Needham, through an ongoing pledge; one-time donation; or new or revised legacy gift commitment! First Parish has been a spiritual center for Boston MetroWest for over three hundred years, all due to the volunteered time and treasure of our members and friends 💒 Thank you for your generosity and dedication to First Parish!
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For this week’s Midweek Moment of Ministerial Jo

For this week’s Midweek Moment of Ministerial Joy, Rev. Catie wishes you all a Happy Thanksgiving from her parents’ home in northern Virginia! How are you infusing joy into Thanksgiving today?
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Join Needham Interfaith Clergy Association members

Join Needham Interfaith Clergy Association members and congregations for a half hour service of gratitude for Thanksgiving; you can find the Liturgy of Thanksgiving posted on the NICA Facebook page. Rev. Catie and our First Parish Choir have participated in this prerecorded interfaith service. Make time with your loved ones to enjoy this service of celebration and gratitude, and don't forget to support our neighbors in Needham by giving to the Needham Community Council online at https://needhamcouncil.org/give/
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The weather was windy and our occasion solemn, but

The weather was windy and our occasion solemn, but our hearts were warmed by our interfaith community gathering for Trans Day of Remembrance. We extinguished candles and read the names of the 48 known trans and genderqueer homicide victims in the United States since last year, and mourned those LGBTQ people killed in Colorado Springs last night. We heard from local clergy, elected officials, and an NHS Queer Students Union leader. On this Trans Day of Remembrance, please consider a donation to a trans affirming organization like OUT MetroWest and recommit to fighting transphobia wherever and whenever it appears 🏳️‍⚧️ Many thanks to all those who braved the cold to participate in today’s remembrance ritual.
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Were you intrigued by the national process to revi

Were you intrigued by the national process to review and potentially revise Article II (including our Principles and Sources) of the Unitarian Universalist Association bylaws? Did you have constructive thoughts to share with the Article II Study Commission? Learn more on our denomination’s website, UUA.org; visit www.tinyurl.com/Article2Feedback to participate in the nationwide revision process; and, read your Bell Notes e-newsletter to find a side-by-side comparison document of the Principles and Sources from 1961 to the current proposed revision. We are a faith that believes in the democratic process — make sure your voice is heard!
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Participating members and congregations of the Nee

Participating members and congregations of the Needham Interfaith Clergy Association invite one and all to participate in our sixth annual Needham Trans Day of Remembrance vigil on Sunday November 20th at 4 pm. This will be our first in-person TDOR vigil since 2019, and will take place on First Parish's front lawn at 23 Dedham Avenue. We will solemnly remember trans and gender non-conforming people who were killed in hate crimes in the past year, and rededicate ourselves to the work of anti-transphobia.
This event is hosted by First Parish in Needham, Unitarian Universalist, and supported by Carter Memorial UMC, Congregational Church of Needham, Equal Justice in Needham, Needham Diversity Initiative, Needham Human Rights Committee, Needham High's Queer Student Union, Temple Beth Shalom, and Wellesley Friends Meeting.
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For many of us, when we think of our monthly theme

For many of us, when we think of our monthly theme “liberation,” we think of big picture, societal-level freedom for all. But, liberation can also happen on a smaller-scale in our families, too. As we head into the winter holidays, beginning with Thanksgiving this Thursday, how might we more consciously engage in liberatory practices within our familial relationships? During our multigenerational November 20th service, we will also honor International Trans Day of Remembrance and hear special music from our member Katherine and her daughter Jo. The Sunday service begins at 10:30 both on-site and online (YouTube and Zoom); you can find more information on our website, uuneedham.org.
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How’s fall looking for you today? #uuneedham #

How’s fall looking for you today?
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