Each month, from September to June, we select an organization or charity to highlight and to request donations. After the last Sunday of each month, the donations are combined into one check (or split between two organizations) from First Parish and sent to the organization(s).

May Faith in Action – UU Urban Ministry

The UU Urban Ministry (UUUM) is a non-sectarian, non-profit social justice organization that has its offices at the historic First Church in Roxbury – a Boston landmark. Their Mission is to work across race and place to dismantle racism and white supremacy culture and to advance racial, social and economic justice. Their Vision is to envision a greater Boston where all people live with freedom and dignity and have equitable access to resources and opportunity to shape the present and the future.

To donate, use the envelopes in the pews, the PayPal Donate button on our website, or write a check. Be sure to add a note stating that the money is for Faith in Action (FIA). Thank you!

June Faith in Action – Helpline and Father Bill’s

The June Faith in Action is planned as another 50/50 split between the Canton Helpline’s Food Pantry and Father Bill’s & MainSpring. The Canton Helpline Food Pantry (https://cantonmahelpline.org/food-pantry/) was founded many years ago in part through the efforts of this congregation and our Minister Emerita, the Rev. Dr. Anita Farber-Robertson. In December, we anually collect donations for Father Bills through the efforts of our congregant, Elaine G. This June, a summer month, we honor the ongoing needs for mutual aid all year round, not only through the holiday seasons. Father Bill’s & MainSpring (FBMS) (https://helpfbms.org/) works to end and prevent homelessness with programs that provide emergency and permanent housing and help people obtain skills, 10 Summer 2026 jobs, housing, and services. FBMS helps people who are struggling with homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness, achieve self-sufficiency.

To donate, use the envelopes in the pews, the PayPal Donate button on our website, or write a check. Be sure to add a note stating that the money is for Faith in Action (FIA). Thank you!