Welcome, Rev. Steve Wilson! Rev. Steve’s term begins August 1, 2024. I feel proud, grateful, and lucky that I am a UU minister. I can think of nothing else I would rather do. Maybe I just have a lack of imagination. Maybe? However, I can’t think of a more comprehensive expression of who I am, want to professionally be, than be a Pastor. It is a sobering and joyful profession, calling, and way to live my life; I like to think I bring my own unique commitment, intellect, and humor…

Message from the Minister Hello First Parish, February 2024 Hello First Parish, We are almost 2/3 of the way through winter. Punxsutawney Phil, the iconic groundhog, predicted on the 2nd of February that an early spring is on its way. According to one newspaper article Phil is only right about 30% of the time. Time will tell. Still, something in the air at First Parish feels, to me, like the fresh air of spring after you’ve opened the windows for the first time and unsettled some of winter’s…

Reminder of the Contract Minister search process Contract Ministry is the only type of ministry search available for part-time positions. Any ministry position not full time is considered a contract ministry by the UUA Transitions Office for search purposes.In a Contract Ministry, the congregation and minister make agreements for ministerial service with a time-limited, potentially renewable contract. We are recommending a 3-year contract. A contract minister may be called by the congregat…