A Celebration of Life for Rudi Scheiber-Kurtz

A Celebration of Life for Rudi Scheiber-Kurtz

Rudi Scheiber-Kurtz

April 26, 1951 – October 25, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rudi Scheiber-Kurtz, long-time member of First Parish and the choir. Please join Rudi’s family in celebrating her beautiful life on Thursday, November 9th, at 2:00 pm in the First Parish Sanctuary, with reception to follow in the Parish Hall. To attend Rudi‘s service via livestream, please use the Zoom link below.

 

Livestream Zoom Link: https://t.ly/3qzJT

Webinar ID: 842 2570 2380

Passcode: 044321

Upcoming Transgender Day of Remembrance Services

We invite you to attend one of the following services at nearby UU churches for the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Both services will honor the lives of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of violence this year with music, poetry, prayer, and a reading of the names.
Transgender Day of Remembrance Service Sunday, November 19th, 7:00 pm Location: First Parish of Groton
One Powder House Rd, Groton MA Hosted by the First Parish Church of Groton
Transgender Day of Remembrance Service Sunday, November 19th, 7:00 pm Location: Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson
80 Main Street, Hudson, MA Hosted by the First Parish Church of Stow & Acton and the Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson

A Celebration of Life for Tony Rodriguez

A Celebration of the Life of

Manuel Antonio (Tony) Rodriguez

August 29, 1951 – October 1, 2023

We will gather on Sunday, October 15th at 2:00pm in the Sanctuary and on Zoom to celebrate the life of Tony Rodriguez. 💐 There will be a reception immediately following the service in the Parish Hall. Tony was a tireless advocate for social justice. He was much loved by family, many friends, co-workers, and by those who benefitted from his advocacy. For those attending the service virtually, the Zoom link is as follows: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87886439285, Webinar ID: 878 8643 9285

There will be Spanish interpretation on Zoom. 

Sunday Service, October 1st, 2023

Friendship in the Digital Age with Peter Bowden

Digital culture has transformed how people research, explore, and make decisions. This includes how people find and choose a religious community.  In this service, Peter Bowden will share the promises and the perils of digital life for congregations like First Parish.  A national expert on Unitarian Universalist growth, outreach, and media, Peter is known for his fun, joyful, and practical talks.  Been meaning to visit First Parish?  Peter extends a special invitation for you to join us!  Following the service, Peter is leading a 1-hour program on “Growing Congregations in the Digital Age.”     

 

“The Myth of Nihilism”

“The Myth of Centrality”

“The Myth of the Straight Line”