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Oct 16, 20242 min read
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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parish1st
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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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parish1st
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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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parish1st
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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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parish1st
Jul 27, 20241 min read
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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parish1st
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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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parish1st
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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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parish1st
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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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parish1st
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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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parish1st
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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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parish1st
Jun 6, 20245 min read
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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parish1st
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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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parish1st
Apr 18, 20241 min read
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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parish1st
Apr 4, 20243 min read
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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parish1st
Mar 28, 20241 min read
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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parish1st
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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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parish1st
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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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parish1st
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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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parish1st
Feb 21, 20242 min read
Fellowship Corner
The Fellowship ministry at First Parish focuses on time we spend with each other in times of need and times of joy. In recent weeks, we...
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parish1st
Feb 14, 20241 min read
Catch up with Christian Education!
During Lent our youth will be leading a youth led Sunday, learning more about Communion in a two-week class series, serving in our...
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