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Overview & Discussion: MA Ballot Questions
Tuesday, October 20th, 7:30-9:30 PM
On Zoom: https://uuneedham.info/MABallot2026
Wondering about the pros and cons of all-party primaries? Not sure about the effects of keeping or repealing the 2016 marijuana legalization or 2024 gun control laws? What about the impact of same-day voter registration? First Parish’s Lane Lyceum program is proud to host the League of Women Voters of Needham to present highlights of the nine ballot questions on Massachusetts ballots this November, plus the local Needham ballot question about Pollard Middle School. The questions are complex, and this opportunity will help you make informed decisions.
Karen Price and Carol Patey are both active members — and former presidents — of the League of Women Voters in Needham. Karen has served in many roles in the Needham League and the Massachusetts League. Locally, she has also served on the boards for the Needham Observer and the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force. Professionally, she served before retirement as Director of Scientific Administration for the International Breast Cancer Study Group. Carol retired after several decades as an analyst at the US Government Accountability Office and is enjoying her work with the League, as well as quilting, gardening, and singing with a community chorus. She lives in Needham with her husband.
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Safety Planning for Incoming Nor’easter
As many of you are aware, there is a large nor’easter touching down in Massachusetts later today (Friday September 25th). The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning in Needham and surrounding communities for today and Saturday September 26th, and a...
Special Announcement: New Communications Coordinator
Welcome, Amaal! The Communications search team and the Parish Committee are delighted to share that we have hired Amaal Ladha (they/he) as our Communications Coordinator! Amaal brings strong experience in organization, outreach, and social media from their work with...
Summer Service Consortium!
Summer Sunday Service Consortium Sunday June 28th - September 6th at 10:30, hosted in Needham & Wellesley Hills The First Parish Worship Committee is thrilled to announce the inaugural Quinobequin* Summer Service Consortium between First Parish, UU Wellesley...
Parish Committee Initiative to Address the Ethics of the Institutions Where we Keep and Invest First Parish’s Money Â
Last week, Parish Committee addressed the ethics of the institutions where we keep and invest First Parish's money.  The most pressing issue is that Citizens Bank, where we have our checking account, has been financing private companies that build detention centers...
First Parish co-sponsors America@250 series
America@250: Reading Our Past, Present, & Future Together A 5-Part Needham Community Discussion Series and Celebration When:             Monday, May 18th, Thursday, May 28th, Thursday, June 11th, Thursday, June 25th, and Tuesday, June 30th, * Feel free to...
Celebrate Pride with First Parish!
Saturday June 6 at 10 am in Downtown Boston, and Saturday June 13 at 3 pm in Needham Center Join with other First Parishioners for a joyful celebration of Pride Month! On Saturday June 6th, participate in the annual UU Pre-Pride Parade Celebration at Arlington Street...
What Can Poetry Do? You’re Invited to Find Out!
Saturday May 9 from 2-3:30 pm, in the Parlor Does it bring people together across time and space? At poetry readings, attendees practice respectful listening – and this is practice for better community and relationship at all times. It’s possible to read or listen...
Spencer LaJoye
Rhythms (TAAL) & Harmonies (MEL) from India & the US
Wednesday, May 6th @ 7:00 pm
$20 suggested donation
Game Night Celebrating Earth Month
Sunday April 12 from 5-7 pm, in the Parlor & Youth Room All are welcome at this special April Family Fun Night gathering: an environmental game night! First Parishioners will help lead and teach six nature-themed games by Unitarian Universalist designer Elizabeth...
First Parish Joins 4th Amendment Workplace Movement
At the request for consideration from the First Parish staff team, Parish Committee voted to join the national Fourth Amendment Workplace Movement at their February meeting. Fourth Amendment Workplaces train employers, employees, and volunteer leaders to defend their...
Holy Week at First Parish
All are welcome to celebrate the holiest week of the Christian liturgical year at First Parish! In addition to Sunday services on Palm Sunday (March 29 at 10:30 am) and Easter (April 5 at 10:30 am), First Parish is hosting its annual Trans Day of Visibility “Honk...
First Parish Unveils Historic Memorial Installation
As an early action on our reparations journey, First Parish in Needham, Unitarian Universalist, unveiled and dedicated a Memorial Installation (the first of its kind in Needham) on Sunday March 22 to honor those who were enslaved by Needham colonists, including...