20191117_1145-rev-catie-roberta 10:30am in the Sanctuary Rev. Catie Scudera preaching First Parish was founded on November 17, 1711, and we celebrate our History Sunday near that date each year. Rev. Catie and Roberta will lead this service from an interim perspective, reflecting on how congregations survive, heal, and thrive after misconduct and trauma.  Our First Parish […] The post Forgiveness and Healing appeared first on First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist.

20191103_1145-sally-sermon What Do We Owe? 10:30am in the Sanctuary Sally Fritsche preaching   To begin with this month’s theme “Forgiveness” take a deep dive into several aspects of this theme. The post What Do We Owe? appeared first on First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist.

20191110_1140-catie-unjust-war “Unjust War” PDF     Rev. Catie preaching November 10, 2019 10:30 am in the Sanctuary   Over this Veterans Day weekend, we’ll reflect on the effects of “unjust war” on service members and nations. We’ll draw from our own Unitarian Universalist history, especially our national denomination publishing the controversial Pentagon Papers — under […] The post “Unjust War” appeared first on First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist.

20191013_1145-sally-different-roots-sermon From Different Roots 10:30am in the Sanctuary Sally Fritsche preaching   How did you first discover Unitarian Universalism? How long was the spiritual journey that brought you here? Join us this Sunday to hear some of your fellow parishioners reflect on these questions and share their own firsthand accounts of moving toward this faith […] The post From Different Roots appeared first on First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist.

20191027_1145-talk “Loving the Hell Out of This World” PDF Rev. Catie Scudera Sunday, October 27, 2019 In the Sanctuary For our multigenerational service this month, Rev. Catie and Sally will lead reflections on the Universalist source of our Unitarian Universalist faith — and what it means to not believe in a “hell” in the afterlife. During […] The post Loving the Hell Out of This World appeared first on First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist.

20191020_1135-catie-sermon “The Unitarian Five” PDF Rev. Catie Scudera Sunday, October 20, 2019 In the Sanctuary In honor of the 150th anniversary of the raid on Harpers Ferry, we’ll remember the Unitarian members of the “Secret Six” who funded John Brown and his allies. Their legacy inspires us today in continued disobedience against unjust laws and […] The post The Unitarian Five appeared first on First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist.

20191006_1145-forgiveness-Catie-sermon Rev. Catie Scudera preaching   Sunday, October 6th, 10:30 am   In the Sanctuary   For this Sunday’s service, we are gathering in the midst of the Jewish High Holy Days, between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Drawing from both Jewish and Unitarian Universalist sources, we’ll explore the theology, psychology, and spiritual practice of […] The post Confession and Atonement appeared first on First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist.

20190929_uusc-mary-katherine-sermon “Common Courage,” Rev. Mary Katherine Morn September 29th, 10:30 am (Sanctuary) Join in welcoming UUSC President and CEO, Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, to First Parish in Needham! For nearly 80 years, UUSC has been advancing UU values by working with justice makers the world over confronting unjust power structures and challenging oppressive policies. From […] The post “Common Courage,” appeared first on First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist.

20190922_1145-catie-sermon   “Inconvenient and Indispensable” Sermon PDF   Worship Service September 22, 2019 10:30 am in the Sanctuary Rev. Catie Scudera speaking   We gather this Sunday on the cusp of the autumnal equinox and just after worldwide Climate Strike protests. As we reflect on the September theme of community, we will expand our communal […] The post Inconvenient and Indispensable appeared first on First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist.

20190915_1145-sermon-community-catie “Healthy Communities” Sermon PDF Worship Service September 15, 2019 10:30 am in the Sanctuary Rev. Catie Scudera preaching   At the center of Unitarian Universalist congregations are shared statements of covenant and ethics. We understand the way we interact with each other in our faith community as an expression of our beliefs — so, how […] The post Healthy Communities appeared first on First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist.