Happening at First Parish…

For additional offerings at First Parish this year, visit the Adult Religious Education page.

Special Collection for the
Canton Helpline Food Pantry

Since the Canton Helpline is our Faith in Action partner for May, we also will be hosting a special collection of food for the food pantry on all Sundays in May (except for May 25). Here are the most needed items for food donations by the Canton Helpline Food Pantry at this time:

  • Pasta
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Canned tomato products (diced, crushed, paste, stewed)
  • Cereal-regular sized boxes
  • Canned pastas like Beefaroni, cheese and beef ravioli, SpaghettiOs
  • Rice mixes like Near East
  • Snacks like chips, cookies, crackers
  • Tea bags

Ongoing Events at FPUU

The Bible – What Is It and Why?: Second Sunday of the month – May 11 from 12:15pm to 1:15pm with Rev. Dr. Clyde Grubbs, Affiliate Community Minister. Please read Genesis and Exodus.

Lunch With Friends: Third Thursday of the month – May 15 at noon in Parish Hall. Bring a bag lunch and share a meal time with FPUU friends!

Sunday Brunch Potluck! First Sunday of the month – next on June 1. We are holding a Brunch Potluck after the Sunday service. A few food items, coffee and tea will be provided. We are asking everyone attending to bring the rest! See Barbara F. for more info.

Inspirational Fun Friday Movie: June 13 from 3pm to 5:30pm  in the Chapel. For PRIDE Month, we’ll watch the film “Billy Eliot,” film about an English working class boy who discovers he loves ballet rather than boxing and who is growing up amidst a miners strike in 1984 England. Pizza and popcorn provided!

 

Neponset River Mind Body Spirit Center

A program of the Neponset River Unitarian Universalist Community under the First Parish Unitarian Universalist-Canton

The Neponset River Unitarian Universalist Community (NRUUC) of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist-Canton is offering FUN FREE programs on Thursday afternoons at 1 PM to explore connections between our minds, our bodies, and our spirit. These programs are open to the general Neponset River community without charge, though donations always are appreciated! No religious affiliation required! Location: 1508 Washington Street, Canton.

First Thursdays of the Month
from 1 – 2 PM
Get Your Body Groove On!

We’ll dance our way to deeper joy and health accompanied by segments from a video exercise program known as “Body Groove.” This program is diverse in representing and honoring all body types and abilities and is diverse by race and age as well! You should always consult your physician before trying this, and we’ll have a release to sign, and exercising from chairs also is welcome. It’s lots of fun to try!

Second and Fourth Thursdays of the Month
from 1 – 2 PM
Zen Buddhist Meditation Group

Drawing on the practices of the late Zen Buddhist Vietnamese monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, we’ll practice siting and walking meditation together and share in readings and mindful eating with healthy snacks.

Third Thursdays of the Month
from 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Exploring Your Spirituality

Drawing on a nonreligious theme-based curriculum called “Soul Matters,” we’ll explore through conversations, and sometimes the arts and music, different spiritual themes. The upcoming themes are “Inclusion” for February 2025 and “Trust” for March 2025. Each person will receive a free booklet to take home for further fun spiritual practices.