Listings with asterisks are classes offered through the Wright Tavern Center for Spiritual Renewal.

Parish Notes

No Sunday News on April 27

The Sunday News will not be published on April 27. Please get your late April publicity in early so your information can be included in the April 20 issue of the Sunday News.

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 spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or Carolyn at 978-369-6231, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, 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 Tri-Con 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 helps, either by 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 six and people over ninety. For information, call Rhoda Miller at 978-369-6639.

Honor All Beings Vegan Feast - April 14

The Honor All Beings Affinity Group will be holding their first “Peace on your Plate”TM Vegan Feast at First Parish on Monday, April 14, at 6 p.m. The food will amaze you! We're asking for a $12 donation per person. RSVP by Wednesday, April 9, or sign up at the table a coffee hour this Sunday. To RSVP or for information, contact Kathryn Shane at 978-263-1456 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Photo Club Exhibit

On Sunday, April 20, from 3 to 6 p.m. the First Parish Fine Arts Photography Club will host its sixth annual exhibit at the church. All those who enjoy good photography, whether church members or the public at large, are enthusiastically invited to attend, free of charge. There will be two galleries of hung photos; a continuous slideshow; “expert tables” where club members will gladly talk with you about their work, photographic equipment; hands-on demonstrations of equipment and software; good food and vibrant music.

Susan B. Anthony Is Coming to First Parish!

The Women's Parish Association's luncheon program on April 22 will give everyone a chance to meet Susan B. Anthony-the feisty activist who fought diligently for women's suffrage, abolition of slavery and women's rights. Sally Stanton's critically acclaimed one-woman show about this invincible woman is a great gift to First Parish. A catered luncheon buffet will begin at noon followed by the program at 12:45 p.m. The charge is eight dollars. All men, women and youth are invited. For reservations, contact Dian Pekin at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 978-263-0426 by April 18.

A Taste of Transylvania

Please join us on Saturday, May 3, for supper and celebration of our 18 years of partnership with Unitarians in Székelykeresztúr, Transylvania. Buy your tickets at coffee hours.

Children's and Youth News

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

Sunday, April 6-Youth Service

  8:50 & 10:50 a.m. - Regular Classes, Babies-Preschool
   9:00 & 11:00 a.m. - Services
      K-8 Join their Families in the Sanctuary

Registration Dates and Times-Please Bring Your Checkbook for the Materials Fee

    Today, April 6, at both coffee hours
    Sunday, April 13, at both coffee hours

Senior High Youth

Come hear our intern, Becky Johnson, talk about civil disobedience tonight at 7 p.m. in the Chapel.

Next week is the Youth Service. All youth are welcome to help us prepare at a lock-in on Friday night, April 11 (permission slips on website). All youth participating in the service should be at First Parish by 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 13.

Social Action Community

Clip Coupons for Open Table

The folks at Open Table could use your help in these difficult times. They would like any coupons for cleaning products, drugstore items and pet supplies that you do not plan to use. Please clip them and put them in one of the boxes at the church. You'll find one in the coat-room and one in front of the RE office. Please be sure that the coupons have not expired. Thanks for your help!