Thursday, January 17, 2013
Representatives from the Massachusetts Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau will speak at First Parish in Milton on January 23.
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Thursday, January 17
The Common Hearth series at First Parish in Milton continues on January 23 with a presentation by the Massachusetts Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau. The program begins at 7 p.m. and will feature currently and formerly homeless speakers, as well as a facilitator from the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance. Now in its third year, the Speakers’ Bureau is “committed to educating audiences about homelessness by sharing firsthand experiences, breaking stereotypes and misconceptions about homelessness, and inspiring audiences statewide with their calls to action.” The program at First Parish will include interactive dialog and opportunities to ask questions of the speakers. Several times in recent years, First Parish youth and …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Parishioners received a "reverse offering" and were asked to use the gift for good in the community.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The service on November 11 began as it does every week at First Parish in Milton. However, when it came time for the offering, parishioners were in for a surprise. A pair of ushers circulated the room with collection plates, but this time the congregation was not asked to put money in. Instead, they were invited to take money out. In this “reverse offering,” each person, children as well as adults, was invited to take an envelope from the plate. The envelopes contained between $10 and $50, and came with a simple set of instructions: "Use this gift for good. Share the fact that it came from your church. Return and tell the story." In her sermon, Rev. Parisa Parsa spoke about generosity. She encouraged congregants to “take this gift today …
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
First Parish in Milton will host its annual Handcrafting Justice sale, along with other holiday sales and fellowship, on December 3.
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
On Saturday, December 3, First Parish in Milton will host its annual Handcrafting Justice sale. This year, the sale has been joined with a plethora of other events, including a book fair, a Christmas tree sale and a free brunch, all to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Parish. Handcrafting Justice is an international project that empowers women in the developing world to lift themselves out of poverty through the creation of unique handmade goods. The sale will feature fair-trade products from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Items include toys, home décor, indigenous art, pottery, bags and purses, cards, gifts and more. This will be joined with a sale of Guatemalan Fair-Trade Jewelry. The Guatemalan project Maya Skills will be …
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
First Parish in Milton will mark the changing seasons with a breakfast on September 11.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
As parishioners return from summer vacations and students head back to school, First Parish in Milton will be holding an ingathering service on Sunday, September 11. This joy-filled worship service will be preceded by a free pancake breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Pancakes, bacon, juice, coffee, and other breakfast fixings will be served by members of the First Parish Youth Group. Come celebrate the changing of the seasons – Food, fellowship and fun will be in abundance. The above release was submitted by Jamez Terry, First Parish in Milton
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