Jul 21, 2024
Worship service given July 21, 2024
Prayer by Lori Kenschaft, Worship Leader
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First Parish
A liberal religious community, welcoming to all
First gathered 1739
In a classic tragedy, horrible things happen because of the unfolding of a character’s nature. These events may feel surprising or shocking along the way, but in retrospect they appear both predictable and unavoidable. Can this understanding of tragedy help us navigate better the events and dramas of our time?
During the summer our worship is led each week by a member of our congregation. Lori Kenschaft is a long-time First Parish member and now works for the Town of Arlington as our Energy Advocate, helping people learn how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their homes.
Offering and Giving First
The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For June, July and August 2024, the Giving First recipients are the ArCs Cluster, a local refugee support group, and the Immigrant Learning Center, a not-for-profit organization in Malden, MA.
The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish.
To donate using your smartphone, you may text
“fpuu offering” to 73256. Then follow the directions in
the texts you receive.