First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church Bridgewater, MA

09/20/2025

Saturday, October 4, 9:00am to 1:00 pm, in the parking lot of
Proceeds benefit the Bridgewater Food Pantry Co-sponsored by the Green Sanctuary Committee and Bridgewater Recycling, Inc.

Lets keep metal out of our landfills. Collecting metal of all kinds for our annual recycling drive. Stoves, pipes, file cabinets, bikes, shelving, grills , gold, silver, metal hardware, etc. It’s not just recycling--we often find new homes or uses for items you bring! Our past collections have netted close to $2100 in donations to the Bridgewater Food Pantry.

Volunteers are needed to help move the metal during the drive. Please contact Debbie Baumgarten ([email protected] or 774-240-1307) to volunteer or with any questions. You can also arrange to leave your metal at church before the day of the
event. Let’s make this year’s drive a big success!! Spread the word to your family, friends, and co-workers—all are welcome! See you there!!

Refrigerators* Freezers* Air Conditioners* Barrels/Drums Oil Tanks, Paint cans, container contaminated with chemical residue, propane tanks, lighting ballasts with PCBs, fluorescent bulbs, hazardous materials, chain link fence, computer monitors, TVs, *unless certified Freon-free

03/27/2025

Good morning, a few people asked where Hadley’s equality sweatshirt came from last Sunday so I wanted to share the link from the Etsy page where I purchased it. They offer T-shirts ,sweatshirts ,V-necks & hoodies.

This Gender-Neutral Adult Clothing item by CustombyTexas has 2464 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Houston, TX. Listed on Mar 27, 2025

02/15/2025

Worship Tomorrow: In Person & Online! Join us in the sanctuary or via Zoom for our Sunday service. Please consider your own road conditions and stay safe. -

Our intrepid staff & worship leaders will be in-person at FPB tomorrow. Pastor Rosemary will be preaching! Due to the forecasted snow and ice from Saturday night into Sunday morning, please make your own choice about joining in-person. If you prefer to stay home, we invite you to join us on Zoom f...

02/08/2025

❄️ ALERT: Sunday Service on Zoom Due to Weather ❄️

Due to the forecasted snow and sleet on Saturday night into Sunday morning, along with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for our area, we are canceling in-person services this Sunday for everyone's safety.

Instead, please join us for Sunday Service on Zoom at 10:30 AM from the comfort of your home.

🔗 Join the Zoom Service Here: https://bit.ly/3BUA0x4

📖 Follow Along with the Digital Order of Service (Zoom Link Included): https://bit.ly/OrderOfService292025

Simply click the Zoom link a few minutes before the service to join us for worship, music, and community—no snow boots required! ☕❄️

(if it's been awhile, maybe click the link a little just in case Zoom needs to update!)

If you need help accessing Zoom, email [email protected]—Paul will be on standby to assist.

Stay warm, stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you online this Sunday!

12/27/2024

IT'S OKAY TO SLEEP IN THIS SUNDAY!

This Sunday, December 29th, our service will be at 4:00 PM instead of 10:30 AM!

Join us at First Parish Bridgewater for a special late-afternoon gathering:

“Blessings for the New Year”

Led by Pastor Rosemary, with inspiring music from Barry Simon on hammered dulcimer, Patty Simon on flute, and our Recorder Group, this service offers a chance to reflect, renew, and release what you no longer need as we step into a new year.

Through rituals of care and connection, we’ll embrace our UU theology of interdependence and mutuality—offering blessings that meet each of us where we are.

And after the service, enjoy a potluck dinner with your church community!

So, hit snooze, take your time, and join us at 4:00 PM for this meaningful and music-filled service.

Where: First Parish Bridgewater
When: December 29th at 4:00 PM (not 10:30 AM!)

We can’t wait to see you—well-rested and ready to celebrate!

11/08/2024

Last week, we gathered to honor our ancestors and beloved dead, reflecting on those who came before us, or left before we’ve gone.

This week, in the wake of the election, many of us hold grief, fear, confusion, and uncertainty. Whatever you’re feeling, you’re not alone.

Join us this Sunday at 10:30am as we come together in solidarity. Let’s rise together in hope, love, community, and resilience.

11/01/2024

🌟 Last week, we celebrated the spirit, triumphs, and tenacity of youth as we looked to the FIRST Robotics competition in Greece. Inspired by their innovation and energy, we reflected on the power of new beginnings and forward momentum.

This week, we turn inward to remember and honor those who came before us.

Join us on Sunday, November 3rd, for a special All-Ages Service, Remembering Our Beloved Dead. You’re invited to bring a photo of a loved one to place on our shared altar as we gather in community to celebrate their lives and legacies.

🕯️ All are welcome at First Parish Church as we share memories, hold space for reflection, and cherish the presence of those who have touched our lives.

10/13/2024

Beth P & Carrie are cooking with the kids for RE this morning. We will be frosting homemade cookies and making Johnny cakes to celebrate indigenous peoples day to share with everyone after the service.
We look forward to seeing our all our friends at 10:30 am👩🏻‍🍳⏲️

10/04/2024

Last week, we explored love at the center of community and service to others.

This Sunday at 10:30 a.m., we turn our attention to our beloved pets and animals who might believe -they- are the center of the universe.

Join us for a special Blessing of the Animals service as we come together to celebrate the love they show us, and reflect on how we can extend that same unconditional care to ourselves and those around us.

09/30/2024

“Birds, like people, are diverse in song and color, yet all rise on the same wind in search of peace.”

09/26/2024

We’re cultivating a culture of peace, now, let’s focus on what truly lies at the heart everything we do: Love. ❤️

Love is the power that holds us together, guiding us through our shared values, occasional conflicts, and makes way for all the incredible things we can achieve together.

This Sunday at 10:30am we invite you to dive deeper into the spirit of love and how it sparks transformation, unity, and hope in our community, our spirit, and beyond.

Expect moments of inspiration, reflection, and joy as we explore the many ways love shapes our journey together.

🕥 Service at 10:30 a.m.
📍 First Parish Church, 50 School Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324

09/18/2024

Last week, we gathered to celebrate the story of Stone Soup, sharing the idea that when everyone brings a little something to the table, we create something truly special together. Thank you to everyone who added their unique ingredient to our community pot!

This week, we invite you to join us once again as we continue to build our spiritual community broth!

(Yes, we know that’s a tremendously silly metaphor)

Our service, led by the wonderful Peace Committee, will focus on peace, unity, and the unique contributions each of us makes to our shared journey.

🕥 Service at 10:30 a.m.
📍 First Parish Church, 50 School Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324