The holidays are just around the corner and First Parish is participating again this year in the gift drive for children under the care of Department of Children and Families. Northborough resident Julie Stanwood with the Northborough Junior Women’s Club, are planning the annual holiday party for youth in foster care. Julie and her husband have been fostering children for many years and the holiday party has been hosted since 2011! For most of these kids, it’s the only holiday celebration they will have. Several local organizations are participating the gift drive. Here are two ways to help spread some holiday cheer! 1) Contact Tracey Turner who will share the list of presents needed. 2) Donate a $25 Target gift card. Please text or email Tracey to arrange pick up or drop off.
New Member/UU History Class/Conversation: On February 5th from 12:30 to 145 we host a post church talk back focused on UU history, this particular churches history, and its present offerings. This discussion would be open to all but have a focus on potential new members. This would be something that our membership team, or membership leader if we don’t have one would focus on.
Knit-Wits Monday October 14th and 28: Traditionally on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month a group of First Parish women meet from 2pm to knit and chat about the state of the world and their lives. This is an open group.
Pastoral Care Committee October 8th and 22: On the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 10 to 11am meet on-line to plan and respond to the evolving concerns of those in our church struggling or ill. It is best to contact Caroline MacDonald for more information.
Penultimate Church Pot-Luck Friday October 18:Traditionally on the Penultimate or 2nd to last Friday night of the month the church hosts a night of fellowship and food.
Northborough Interfaith Clergy Association
Northborough’s Interfaith Clergy group meets monthly to pray together, to share resources, and to enjoy friendship with each other. We have representation from Church of the Nativity, First Parish Unitarian-Universalist, St. Bernadette’s, St. Rose of Lima, Trinity Church, Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough, and The Church of Latter-Day Saints in Marlborough.
The Interfaith Clergy Group also participates in a Voucher Program designed to serve those in need. Vouchers are available to Northborough residents or individuals related to one of our congregations. Recipients may receive free: gasoline @(Peterson’s), groceries or lunch @ (Lowe’s), heating oil @ (Northborough Oil), and overnight lodging @ (Econolodge).
Worship Committee Meets on Monday Oct 8th from 4 to 6:30pm: Traditionally this group meets on the 1st Monday of the month to review and plan upcoming services and the ritual version of our collective spiritual life.
November 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In the Meetinghouse
Let’s welcome Cara Brindisi to the stage of the Meetinghouse Arts Center!
Described as ‘perfect’ by John Legend and ‘hypnotic’ by Blake Shelton, Cara Brindisi is a vocalist with equal parts power and ease. After a decade of performances that include direct support for Chris Isaak, Tower of Power, Adam Lambert, and Dispatch, Cara brought her talents to The Voice stage season 22, landing her a spot on Team Gwen. Gwen Stefani acknowledged the soothing and effortless quality to Cara‘s voice as well as her gift for story-telling. Cara has been writing, recording, and performing original music for the entirety of her career, many of her songs inspired by her initial career as a Music Therapist. Her studies at Berklee College of Music led her to pursue this work, predominantly with those at end of life in Hospice. Somewhere between these two careers, the gentle and the glamour, lies the authentic feeling one is guaranteed when listening to Cara Brindisi perform live in any type of setting.
On the 2nd Sunday of each month, Rev. Steve will host a roughly hour and 15 minute Adult Ed Theology program following church from 12:15 to 1:30 Like the writing group, each of these that sessions stand independently, and are open to both our members and outsiders.
Each session will have a meditative piece, an academic/educational component, and a reflective piece designed to aid people exploring their life, their past, and their beliefs. No preparation beyond your own curiosity is required. Like the writing group all are welcome and no pre-registration, particular beliefs, or understanding of “Theology” is required.
