We will gather in our beautiful candle lit sanctuary for this service of beautiful music and spoken words. The featured music will be Messiah Part I sung by our wonderful choir under the direction of Mike Pfizer and guest soloists Lindsay Conrad, soprano, Caitlin Felsman, mezzo-soprano, and Zachary Ballard, baritone. The choir will be accompanied by Malcolm Halliday, organist, and string players. There will also be an organ prelude and everyone will be invited to sing both a familiar carol and to join in the singing of The Hallelujah Chorus. This is a very special service and offered as a holiday gift to the entire community. Please join us and bring your friends and neighbors.

David Miller will be our guest minister. Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the historic rededication of the Temple after a long period of religious persecution; but what does it mean to remember the Temple's deliverance 2,000 years after its destruction? We will look at what Hanukkah has to say to all of us about the lights of hope, community, and dedication in an all-too-dark world.

We will celebrate the bounty of the harvest and give thanks for the many blessings bestowed upon us. We will also acknowledge that both at the individual level and the level of our society, there are things for which we do not feel grateful. We will explore how we can live "grateful lives" even in times of struggle. Our vesper service includes the lighting of candles, readings, sharing, music and silence. This 45 minute service is the perfect way to end a busy day, and prepare yourself for a more meaningful Thanksgiving. The service will be led by The Rev. Tom Rosiello.

 Sunday November 17 at 9 AM & 11 AM
CHURCH MUSICAL SUNDAY
In addition to the regular elements of our worship
service, this morning our message will be presented
in the form of a 30 minute musical play about
Unitarian Universalism called, "FLAMING
CHALICE," by David Burrows. Our performers
will include more than 30 youth and adults from our
congregation as well as our choirs and
talented musicians. You won’t believe what a
talented congregation we have! Don't miss this
Sunday! 

Sunday November 10, 2013 at 9 AM & 11 AM
“What About Prayer?”
Prayer is an important religious practice in many
faith traditions. Some Unitarian Universalists make
prayer part of their spiritual life while others are
uncomfortable with it. Prayer means many different
things to different people. For some, it is asking God
for intervention in their life, while for others it is the
contemplation of one's life from the highest point of
view (paraphrasing Emerson). Do you pray? Would
prayer be a meaningful practice in your life? We will
explore these questions in a service led by Rev. Tom
Rosiello. Both services will have beautiful music and
the Adult Choir will be singing an arrangement of
the great spiritual, "Every time I Flee the Spirit" at
the 11 AM service. There will also be an opportunity
for those who would like to join First Parish to do so
during both services. Please see Page 11 for more
information about becoming a member. Sunday November 10, 2013 at 9 AM & 11 AM
“What About Prayer?”
Prayer is an important religious practice in many
faith traditions. Some Unitarian Universalists make
prayer part of their spiritual life while others are
uncomfortable with it. Prayer means many different
things to different people. For some, it is asking God
for intervention in their life, while for others it is the
contemplation of one's life from the highest point of
view (paraphrasing Emerson). Do you pray? Would
prayer be a meaningful practice in your life? We will
explore these questions in a service led by Rev. Tom
Rosiello. Both services will have beautiful music and
the Adult Choir will be singing an arrangement of
the great spiritual, "Every time I Flee the Spirit" at
the 11 AM service. There will also be an opportunity
for those who would like to join First Parish to do so
during both services. Please see Page 11 for more
information about becoming a member. 

Prayer is an important religious practice in many faith traditions. Some Unitarian Universalists make prayer part of their spiritual life while others are uncomfortable with it. Prayer means many different things to different people. For some, it is asking God for intervention in their life, while for others it is the contemplation of one's life from the highest point of view (paraphrasing Emerson). Do you pray? Would prayer be a meaningful practice in your life? We will explore these questions in a service led by Rev. Tom Rosiello. Both services will have beautiful music and the Adult Choir will be singing an arrangement of the great spiritual, "Every time I Flee the Spirit" at the 11 AM service. There will also be an opportunity for those who would like to join First Parish to do so during both services.