Sunday News for March 30, 2008
| Sunday, March 30 | ||
| 12:30 | Pastoral Care Luncheon | 4:00 | The New U | 7:00 | YRUU | Monday, March 31 |
| 12:00 | Creativity as a Spiritual Practic* | 7:00 | Spirit in Practice* | 7:30 | Partner Church Fundraising Group | Tuesday, April 1 |
| 9:30 | Kundalini Yoga* | 6:00 | T'ai Chi* | 7:00 | Stress Reduction* | Wednesday, April 2 |
| 8:00 | Gulf Coast Works | 9:30 | Tibetan Buddhism* | 1:00 | Bell Choir | 4:30 | Junior Choir | 5:00 | Chalice Choir | 5:30 | Gentle Yoga* | 7:00 | Youth Advisory Committee | 7:30 | Kripalu Yoga* | 7:45 | Adult Choir | Thursday, April 3 |
| 9:30 | Kundalini Yoga* | 12:00 | Transcendental Awakening* | 7:00 | Stress Reduction Drop-In* | 7:30 | Tibetan Buddhism* | Friday, April 4 |
| 9:30 | Pastoral Care Lay Ministers | 9:30 | Stress Reduction* | Saturday, April 5 |
| 7:30 | Men's Group | 9:00 | Social Action Board Meeting | 9:00 | WPA Recycle Sale |
Listings with asterisks are classes offered through the Wright Tavern Center for Spiritual Renewal.
Parish Notes
Do You Have Materials in the First Parish Archives?
Before the church renovation begins, all materials in the First Parish Archives are being transferred to our traditional archival storage in Special Collections at the Concord Public Library. If you or your committee has something in the church archives that you would rather keep, please contact Enid Boasberg at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Winslow Pettingell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Flea Market/Recycle Sale at First Parish-Saturday, April 5
Get your treasures ready to donate to the WPA Flea Market/Recycle Sale, which will take place on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Gently used furniture, antiques, lamps, kitchen stuff, artwork, jewelry, clean toys are all welcome. No books, magazines, clothing, plants, sports or exercise equipment, or electronics can be accepted. Items can be dropped off at the church the day before the sale between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Bring yourself and your friends to this fun event to search for your own treasures! To volunteer, call Pat Kane at 978-369-8418. This is a major fundraiser and an opportunity to recycle items that you no longer need.
Make a Difference on April 5
Donate blood at the 7th Annual Nick Ressler Blood Drive. Over 300 blood donors in our community stepped up to make a difference to Nick Ressler before he died of cancer at age 14 in 2001. Join the First Parish Community and Nick's friends and family in rolling up your sleeve to donate blood in honor of Nick and the many others in our community who have needed the specialized care Massachusetts General Hospital provides. The hospital's bloodmobile will be at Hunt Recreation Center, 90 Stow Street, on Saturday, April 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. If you are between the ages of 17 and 65, you may be eligible to donate. Appointments are necessary. Call Pam Ressler (978-369-0869) or Cindy Tenner (978-371-0306) for an appointment to donate.
Diversity Committee Workshop
The Diversity Committee will host a second workshop on Racism on Tuesday, April 8, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Parlor. The guest speaker, Deanne Bonnar, a professor at Boston University, will take us deeper into the question, “Why do we have to think about Racism? Implications for Community and Personal Growth.” Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Caring Connection Cooking on April 9
The Caring Connection freezer needs replenishing! Please join Rhoda and Carolyn in the kitchen on Wednesday, April 9, at 9:30 a.m. for some good group cooking. Many hands make less work! These meals from the freezer are always greeted with much enthusiasm by those who receive them during difficult times. Call or e-mail Rhoda at 978-369-6639, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or Carolyn at 978-369-6231, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , if you can help.
Commissioner of the Department of Correction to Speak
One in every 100 Americans is incarcerated. In Massachusetts it costs $45,000 per year per prisoner. Concord Prison Outreach and First Parish will sponsor a talk by Harold Clarke, the new Commissioner of the Mass. Department of Correction, on Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord. All are welcome to attend.
First Parish Annual Seder -Saturday, April 12
As in past years, this is a cooperative experience. Our intern minister, Becky Johnson, will be leading the service. Everyone else helps in one of the following ways: shopping on Friday for food or wine, cooking Saturday morning or afternoon, setting up, serving or cleaning up. Tickets and sign-up choices will be available today and next Sunday at coffee hour, and in the office through April 10. No tickets will be sold at the door. Ticket prices are $5.00 for children ages six through thirteen, $17.00 for people between the ages of fourteen and ninety; no charge for children under the age of six and people over ninety years old. For more information, call Rhoda Miller at 978-369-6639 or e-mail her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Owner's Representative Needed
First Parish is seeking to hire a part-time construction project Owner's Representative for a ten-month period beginning in June. Please check the Job Board downstairs for more information. Contact Jill Appel at 978-371-7270 with questions.
Children's and Youth News
Sunday, March 30-Regular RE
8:50 & 10:50 a.m. - Regular Classes, Babies-Preschool
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. - Services
K-6 Begin in the Sanctuary, Dismissed to Classrooms
7th Grade Neighboring Faiths-Friends Quaker Meeting House
Sunday, April 6-Regular RE
8:50 & 10:50 a.m. - Regular Classes, Babies-Preschool
9:00 & 11:00 a.m. - Services
K-6 Begin in the Sanctuary, Dismissed to Classrooms
7th Grade Neighboring Faiths-Islamic Center of Boston
Registration Dates and Times
Please Bring Your Checkbook for the Materials Fee
Thursday, April 3, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 6, at both coffee hours
Sunday, April 13 at both coffee hours
Senior High Youth
Come play the Yin Yang Game, a great way to make deeper connections with other youth, tonight at 7 p.m. in the Chapel.
Social Action Community
Social Action Grants Deadline Is Tuesday
The Social Action Grants deadline is this Tuesday, April 1. Go to firstparish.org, Social Action, Grants, for more information; or contact Alane Wallis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Community News
An Evening with Author Frank Schaeffer
Frank Schaeffer, author of Faith of Our Sons and other books, will speak on Tuesday, April 15, at the Alcott School, 93 Laurel Street in Concord. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. The program will run from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., and will be followed by a book signing. The event is free of charge and open to anyone interested in a better understanding of the experience of American families on the home front. The program is sponsored by the Military Family Support Group, a forum for mutual support, education and networking, which meets the third Tuesday of the month at the West Concord Union Church. For details about the program and the support group, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .