A Panorama of Life: A Panorama of Life James Freeman Clarke called the Bible “A Panorama of Life” and our Bible Study this year will explore many of the profoundest themes in this great collection of scripture. Our theme will be: Forgiveness. Join us on the first and third Sunday of each month at 9:00am in the Fogg Parlor. Readings will be posted at the Religious Education Table.
If you need a Bible or have any questions, please contact stuart twite at: Home: 781 837 8791 Church: 781 659 7122 Email: dreslt@live.com
The First Parish Book Club: The First Parish Book Club reads and discusses a wide range of books including fiction and non-fiction. Whether we are discussing a favorite of yours or something you may never have read otherwise, this group is sure to have a stimulating discussion. Stop by the Religious Education Table following worship or call the church office or the Director of Religious Education for a list of this year’s books. We meet at 7:00pm in the Fogg Parlor the First Wednesday of each month and Refreshments are provided.
The First Parish Book Club discusses:
November: Outliers by Malcom Gladwell
Wednesday Nov. 11th at 7:00pm (note the change in date)
In the Fogg Parlor - Refreshments are provided
December: An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England by Brock Clarke
February: The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester
Wednesday Feb. 3rd at 7:00 pm In the Fogg Parlor
March: The Master by Colin Toibin
We will meet on Wednesday, March the 3rd at 7:00pm. Refreshments will be provided.
April: The Lonely American: Drifting Apart in the Twenty-first Century by Jacqueline olds and Richard Schwartz
May: People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
June: The Soloist by Steve Lopez
The First Parish Meditation Group
Do you need a way to manage the stress in your life? Are you looking for a spiritual practice to ground your everyday life? Join us for a quiet hour of meditation on Thursday evenings at 6:15 pm in the Fogg Parlor. No experience necessary!
The First Parish Potluck and Lecture Series - "The New England Religion"
We are excited to announce the return of our potluck and lecture series, "The New England Religion" Join us for a delicious potluck dinner followed by a lecture. Food for the body and the mind! New England's religious tradition is America's religious tradition. This series explores various aspects, events and people in that illustrious history.
Fall: "Crisis of Conscience: New England religion and the Civil War" lecture by Stuart Twite.
Winter: "Emerson's Environment" lecture by Rev. Victoria Weinstein
Spring: "Margaret Fuller at 200"
Poetry Night at the James Library
Returns on Tuesday, February the 9th!
Bring your own poetry, bring your favorites, or just come and listen.
We meet at 7pm and refreshments are provided!
How to Lose 5000 lbs. in 30 days
Coming in January! "The 30 day Program to Lose 5000 Pounds" is a fun, accessible, easy to use course that will show you, step-by-step how to dramatically reduce your CO2 output in just a month's time. Grounded in over two decades of environmental behavior change research and using an illustrated workbook, the program offers much more than a list of eco-friendly actions. It walks you through every step of the process, from calculating your current CO2 footprint to tracking your progress.
By making simple changes to actions you take everyday, you'll learn how to reduce your annual household CO2 output by at least 15%. And, for those who are more ambitious, you'll discover how you can become "carbon neutral" and help your workplace, local schools, and community do the same.
The classes will be held in the Fogg Parlor from 12 noon to 1:30 on Sundays: January 24 and 31 and February 7 and 21 – lets do a light lunch together. There will be a brief intro and distribution of workbooks on Sunday January 17th at 11:30. The workbook (one per family) will cost $13.50 and must be reserved by January 3rd. Please contact Sue Robinson, 781-294-8840, if you would like to participate – or sign up at the church office or during coffee hour at church.
Science and Religion
Bernie Gardner and Jim Pickel, presenters
Coming in April! Watch for dates and times and specifics.
Please call 781-659-7122 to register, If you need child care, please let us know at least a week before class or session is scheduled. All courses are free of charge and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
If you have any questions, contact Stuart Twite (DRE), H-781 837 8791, Church- 781 659 7122 , dreslt@live.com
