The Gift of Mystery
Sunday, December 10, 2023
10 a.m.

Our mission at First Parish Church in Taunton is to Inspire, Connect, and Serve. ​

On  December 10, Service led by April Rosario with a message by Claire-Karl B.W.  Müller.

Claire-Karl is a force of nature. They are a 5th generation Germanic settler to Eastern Massachusetts and identify as a white, middle-class, non-binary, small-fat, queer organizer. Their values are curiosity, compassion, truth and people power. They feel called to work with other white middle class folks on racial, economic and climate justice and joined the team at UU Mass Action in 2020.

They have organized at the local, state and federal level on climate and environmental justice since 2007, winning victories to stop pipelines, transition coal fired power plants to solar, and build community. Claire-Karl is coordinator of the statewide climate justice coalition Mass Power Forward, which they co-founded in 2015, as well as the UU Mass Action staff lead for Indigenous Solidarity


Faith Formation
This week, our Chalice Children and Jr. Youth will explore the theme of Mystery, and our This week, our Sr. Youth Group will explore the 11th session of our Coming-of-Age Program:..

**Coming of Age is a curriculum that allows teens to explore, develop, and articulate their personal values and faith identity.


Childcare will be available

Fourth Annual Holiday Shop
Our fourth annual Holiday Shop is live now!  Shop here!   plan to pick up your items after the service on December 17.

All Ages Christmas Pageant and Santa Service
Sunday, December 17, 10 a.m.
This year, we will be performing an interactive, no-rehearsal Holiday Pageant: How The Grinch Stole Christmas.  The wonderful advantage of this type of pageant is that EVERYONE can participate: kids, youth, and adults alike, as there are no lines to memorize!!

Outdoor Winter Solstice Service
Thursday, December 21, 6  p.m.
All are invited to join us our Winter Solstice Service. In the spirit of the darkest night of the year, we will be gathering outdoors for a solstice celebration with bonfires and candles. Come and join us for this earth-centered ritual, where we will be able to connect with the world around us.

Christmas Eve Service
Sunday, December 24, 4:30 p.m.
"There is something magical about a sanctuary by candlelight…..”
All are welcome and invited to join our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service filled with music, inspiration, and the holiday spirit.  Childcare for small children will be available.

New Years All Ages Paint Night Fundraiser
Thursday, December 28, 6pm
Join us for a super fun paint night. Everyone will get to follow along with live step-by-step instructions from a professional painter as we paint a 16x20 New Year's Eve fireworks scene. All materials will be provided - paint, brushes, and canvases, as well as light snacks and drinks.
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased here

See our Events Page for our Holiday Roadmap, plus details about services and programs coming soon.

Chalice Thrift Store 
Fri 10 AM to 2 PM
Sat 9 AM to Noon 

Matthew Mission Food Pantry
All Are Welcome Every Saturday 
 9:30 am- 11:30 am

Welcome to First Parish Church

We are a child friendly and welcoming Unitarian Universalist congregation whose mission is to inspire spiritual growth, connect with one another, and serve the larger community in love.

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