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

Parish Notes

Offering Envelopes

Offering envelopes for the new pledge year are in, and can be picked up in the office during the week. If you use envelopes, please pick yours up as soon as possible.

“Transcendentalists in Italy” Trip with Jenny

Are you considering joining Jenny and the many of your friends who have already expressed interest in our exciting Transcendentalist adventure in Italy? Did you perhaps pick up one of our preliminary information packets but have not yet put your name on this list? If so, please let us know who you are! We are almost ready to distribute the final information and want to be sure we get it to everyone who is interested. Space is limited, so don't miss out on this unique and exciting opportunity. Please contact anyone on the planning committee if you would like to add your name to the list: Lillian Anderson at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , Steph Chiha at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , Kate Keleher at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Boston Pride Parade

The Diversity Committee will be taking a group from First Parish to march in the Boston Pride Parade next Saturday, June 14, which starts at noon. Join us for this fun, family-friendly event and help us show First Parish's support for the GLBT community. See Sara Ballard at coffee hour today, or contact her at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Questions are welcome.

First Parish will worship at Kerem Shalom, Elm Street

at Route 2, beginning next Sunday, June 15, at 10:00 a.m.

Summer Office Hours

The office at First Parish has moved temporarily to the Parlor. Beginning on Friday, June 20, the office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Regular office hours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will resume on Monday, September 9.

Construction Update

The Parish Hall is currently filled with boxes to get ready for the construction to begin! Beginning next Sunday, June 15, summer services will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Kerem Shalom on Elm Street. For those who may not be familiar with Concord, Kerem Shalom is where Elm Street and Route 2 meet, near the Best Western motel and Papa Razzi's restaurant. The Kerem Shalom parking lot entry is just across from Concord Gas. Detailed driving instructions are on the Kerem Shalom website at http://climbing-trees.net/keremshalom/index.php.

Tour Kerem Shalom

If you would like a tour of Krrem Shalom to become familiar with our temporary place of worship during the summer and early fall, please call the office to sign up to join Margie King Saphier at 10:00 a.m. at First Parish on Wednesday, June 11, to drive over to the synagogue for a 10:30 a.m. appointment.

Happy Summer

Publication of the “Sunday News” will resume in September.

Children's and Youth News

Sunday, June 8-Intergenerational Service

   9:50 a.m. - Regular Classes, Babies-Preschool
   10:00 a.m. - Single Service
        K-8- Join Their Families in the Sanctuary

Child care will be available during the summer at Kerem Shalom.

RE Registration

If you have not yet registered for RE for next year, please contact Jane Barnes in the RE office as soon as possible. Thank you.

Senior High Youth Group

No YRUU today. Annual Phishbowl Lock-In is Friday, June 13, to Saturday, June 14. Permission slips are on the website.

Social Action Community

Join in the Fun

Celebrate at the Rafael Hernandez School on June 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Join the Friends of Rafael Hernandez School in Roxbury to celebrate the end of another successful year. Celebrate their restored puzzle mural and the After School Center's success. Free dinner! Contact Bill Seaver at 978-369-7318 with questions.

P-FLAG Meeting at the Trinity Episcopal Church

The Minute Man Chapter of P-FLAG-Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays-will meet next Sunday, June 15, and the third Sunday of every month, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the library of the Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street (River Street side). The meetings begin with a sharing of stories. For information, call 866-427-3524 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The website is gbpflag.org.