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Fun Free Programs at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton, 1508 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021-2267

 

2025 Dates:

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    February 6: First Thursday “Get Your Body Groove On” (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
  • February 13: Second Thursday “Zen Buddhist Meditation Group” (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
  • February 20: “Lunch With Friends” (12:00 p.m.)
  • February 20: Third Thursday “Exploring Your Spirituality” (1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
  • February 27: Fourth Thursday “Zen Buddhist Meditation Group” (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
  • March 6: First Thursday “Get Your Body Groove On” (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
  • March 13: Second Thursday “Zen Buddhist Meditation Group” (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
  • March 20: “Lunch With Friends” (12:00 p.m.)
  • March 20: Third Thursday “Exploring Your Spirituality” (1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
  • March 27: Fourth Thursday “Zen Buddhist Meditation Group” (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Also, on the third Friday of each month, a fun inspirational film and conversation will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

  • February 21: Third Friday “Fun Inspirational Friday Matinee Movie!” (3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
  • March 21: Third Friday “Fun Inspirational Friday Matinee Movie!” (3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

Third Friday Movie

And, meeting on the second and third Sunday of each month, are a Bible study and a Soul Matters group, respectively.

  • February 9: Second Sunday “Bible Study” with Rev. Clyde from a sociohistorical perspective (12:15 p.m.)
  • February 16: Third Sunday “Soul Matters Group” (12:15 p.m.)
  • March 9: Second Sunday “Bible Study” with Rev. Clyde from a sociohistorical perspective (12:15 p.m.)
  • March 16: Third Sunday “Soul Matters Group” (12:15 p.m.)

These events will be hosted at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton

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Please visit https://FPUUCanton.org for details.

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1/23/25: From the UUA President: Fierce Love Compels Us To Action

Below is a link to a statement from UUA President the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt in response to executive orders issued by the US President. The statement includes additional resources to take action to support your congregation, community, and loved ones. These executive orders will affect members of our community. Please take the time to read it.

https://www.uua.org/pressroom/press-releases/fierce-love-compels-us-action

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12/24/2024: Christmas Eve Services at Five Points Cluster Congregations

12/24/2024: Christmas Eve Services at Five Points Cluster Congregations

December 24, 2024 – Christmas Eve Services – Five Points Cluster

No. 5, 2024 - Election Day

11/5: Special Election Day Centerings at The Neponset River Mind-Body-Spirit Center, 1508 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021-2267

UUCantonSpecial Election Day Centerings
at The Neponset River Mind-Body-Spirit Center
1508 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021-2267

Free and Open to the Public Offerings
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

 

Additional Zen Buddhist Meditation
Group Offering, 1PM-2PM, Small Chapel
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.

 

Special Poetry, Art, and Music Centering Space
Group Offering, 5PM-7PM, Parish Hall
A peaceful and calm drop-in space will be created with poetry, art, and music. Opportunities to draw or use sand tray with miniature images to express yourself will be provided as well. Healthy snacks too.

Neponset River Mind-Body-Spirit Center Election Day 2024
Contact Rev. Dr. Michelle Walsh at minister@fpuucanton.org for more information and to sign up in advance as desired, though walk-ins also are very welcome!

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10/13/2024 (10:30 a.m.): “Don’t All the Real Indians Live in Tee-Pees?” – Five Points Cluster Shared Service hosted by First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton, 1508 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021-2267

“October 13 – Don’t All the Real Indians Live in Tee-Pees?

…. Some questions people have asked about indigenous America

10:30 AM

Led by Rev. Dr. Clyde Grubbs

Human beings have lived in the Western hemisphere for more than fifteen thousand years. Yet our schools teach us that it all began in 1492. Clyde will share some answers to the questions often asked for this Indigenous Peoples Day weekend.


Order of Service

Hymn #38: Morning Has Broken
Hymn #1069: Ancient Mother


This service will be in person in the Sanctuary and virtual on Zoom.

The Zoom link to join us is: https://zoom.us/j/95664457049?pwd=RjBpWERkZWllQjk4TjJ4YnVNQ1NqZz09

Or by phone 1-929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 956 6445 7049
Passcode: 607303″


Five Points Cluster Congregations

  • Universalist Unitarian Church of Brockton www.uubrockton.com
  • First Parish Unitarian Universalist, Canton www.fpuucanton.org
  • Foxborough Universalist Church www.uufoxborough.org
  • Unity Church Of North Easton www.unitychurchofnortheaston.org
  • Unitarian Church Of Sharon www.uusharon.org
  • First Parish of Stoughton, MA www.firstparishstoughton.org
  • Murray Unitarian Universalist Church www.murrayuuchurch.org
  • All Souls Church Braintree www.allsoulsbraintreechurch.org

 

Worship services in Braintree, Canton, North Easton, Sharon, and Stoughton begin at 10:30 A.M.
Services held in Attleboro, Brockton, and Foxborough begin at 10:00 A.M.

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Fun Free Programs Thursdays at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton, 1508 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021-2267

soups-on Third ThursdayThursdays at the Neponset River Mind-Body-Spirit Center: Thursdays, beginning September 5, 2024

2024 Dates:

  • September 5: First Thursday “Exploring Your Spirituality” (1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.)
  • September 12: Second Thursday “Zen Buddhist Meditation Group” (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
  • September 19: Soups On (12:00 p.m.)
  • September 26: Fourth Thursday “Get Your Body Groove On” (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

This events will be hosted at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton

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Please visit https://FPUUCanton.org for details.

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“Soulful Sundays” at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton, 1508 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021-2267

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Soulful Sundays: Every Other Sunday, beginning June 30, 2024 (3:00 p.m.)

 


This summer, join First Parish for a series of relaxed, contemplative worship gatherings and theme discussions called Soulful Sunday, based on the Soulful Sundown programs offered at UU congregations across the country (and even the world!)

  • During each session, there will be gathering music, a story or reading, a time for shared reflection on the theme, a time to share meaningful poetry, music, or other art, and a sharing of our joys and sorrows.
  • Soulful Sunday gatherings will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
  • Snacks and beverages will be provided, but feel free to bring additional contributions!

In 2024, Soulful Sundays will be held:

  • June 30
  • July 14
  • July 28
  • August 11
  • August 25

These will be held in person at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton.

 

Please visit https://FPUUCanton.org for details.

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6/27/24 (6:00 p.m.): Thursdays On The Lawn at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton, 1508 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021-2267

Thursdays on the Lawn (6:00 p.m.)


Thursdays On The Lawn: Thursdays, beginning June 27, 2024 (6:00 p.m.)

 

“Bring a sandwich, salad, and a chair
and join us for a fun evening to share and just hang out.
In case of rain or excess heat we will meet in the Chapel.”

In 2024, Thursdays on the Lawn will be held:

  • June 27
  • July 11
  • July 25
  • August 8
  • August 22

This event will be hosted by First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton

 

Please visit https://FPUUCanton.org for details.

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6/15/24 (1:00 p.m.): Spirituality and Social Justice Film Conversation at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton, 1508 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021-2267

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Spirituality and Social Justice Film Conversation (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
“We’ll honor Pride Month by viewing and discussing ‘For the Bible Tells Me So'”

 

This event will be hosted by First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton

 

Please visit https://FPUUCanton.org for details.

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6/8/24 (1:00 p.m.): Spirituality and Social Justice Film Conversation at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton, 1508 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021-2267

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Spirituality and Social Justice Film Conversation (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
“We’ll honor Pride Month by viewing and discussing ‘For the Bible Tells Me So'”

 

This event will be hosted by First Parish Unitarian Universalist Canton

 

Please visit https://FPUUCanton.org for details.