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CE Volunteers Needed
As summer closes, we look forward to the new school year with Sunday School! Â We unfortunately have not yet filled the position of lead...
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Aug 202 min read
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General Synod Reflections from Pastor JT
The theme from General Synod 2025 This month, I attended to our connection with the wider church as a visitor at General Synod our...
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Jul 244 min read
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Join Us for the First Parish of Westwood All-Church Retreat
On the weekend of October 25, 26, and 27 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), First Parish of Westwood will be hosting an all-church retreat...
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Oct 16, 20242 min read
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We've Folded 4,700 Cranes! Here's What's Next.
Friends, the end of the summer is upon us, and it’s a been a summer full of peace prayers. Whether you’ve folded one crane or hundreds...
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Aug 29, 20243 min read
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Join Team First Parish Westwood at the 14th Annual Interfaith Walk for Hunger
Every year, for over a decade and since its inception, the First Parish of Westwood congregation has supported the Interfaith Mini Walk...
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Aug 21, 20241 min read
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Westwood Enrichment Hub at First Parish
We are excited to announce that Westwood Enrichment Hub (WEH) will commence its afterschool program at First Parish starting next week. ...
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Aug 21, 20241 min read
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God is Speaking
The image of the backpack at the top of this post is to recognize that summer involves packing and unpacking - for trips to be taken and...
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Jul 27, 20241 min read
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Story Telling!
Let me tell you, friends, this was my church for the weekend. Yes, this was an event in which we heard seven minutes stories from seven...
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Jul 18, 20242 min read
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Permaculture Tour
When I attended the Annual Meeting of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ last month, one of the events I...
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Jul 8, 20243 min read
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Find Hope Now
One of the more compelling moments of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ Annual Gathering was the...
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Jul 3, 20243 min read
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Update from Annual Meeting
This past weekend, I attended the Annual Meeting of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ. Because the SNEC...
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Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Peace Crane Prayer Project
This summer, we have a project to take with us as we head out on our adventures for the summer: folding cranes for peace. With our...
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Jun 8, 20243 min read
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An Update from the Structure Group:
In recent years, like churches all over the nation, First Parish of Westwood has experienced a shift from a larger to a smaller...
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Jun 6, 20245 min read
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Fellowship Corner
First, the Fellowship ministry wants to thank everyone who contributed to the Easter Sunday coffee hour. This is a special celebration...
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Apr 24, 20241 min read
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All hands on deck!
On Sunday May 5th we will be holding a church-wide service project. Â We will be building IKEA bureaus for the New Life Furniture Bank in...
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Apr 18, 20241 min read
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Where are we going this Spring?
Happy Easter, friends! I hope your experience of our holiest holiday was a joyous for you as it was for me. As we turn the page from...
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Apr 4, 20243 min read
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Sorters and Drivers needed - April 6th at 10:45 a.m.
Wow, we are almost at the finish line with the Housewarming Baskets. Easter Sunday will be our last day for collecting donations. See...
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Mar 28, 20241 min read
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2024 Holy Week schedule at First Parish
Holy Week is right around the corner, and we’ve got a number of ways you can connect with your faith at First Parish in this season! On...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read
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First Parish rocks the Housewarming Basket Drive
So much good news and joy to report! So let's dive right into it, shall we? One of the standouts this week that deserves special...
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Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Easter Dedication orders due Monday, March 4th
As Easter approaches, we invite you to participate in our tradition of adorning our Sanctuary with beautiful flowers to celebrate the joy...
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Feb 27, 20241 min read
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