First Parish Church
Lent 2025
Ash Wednesday March 5, 2025
There will be two options for receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday:
Drive-Thru Ashes 8am-9am
(Past Eric will be at the front doors of the church. Just pull up in your car and receive ashes.)
Noon Prayer in the Sanctuary with the Imposition of Ashes
The sanctuary is open to all daily for retreat, prayer and meditation from 11am-1pm.
Join us at noon for a brief time of prayer, confession, music, and the Imposition of Ashes.
First Parish Forum March 9, 2025
The First Parish Forum will be a series of presentations and discussions that
take place throughout the year.
The first will feature a presentation by Scott Stevens on the church building. Scott is a historian who has done extensive research on the historic building. Come and see the slide presentation regarding the building’s history and the changes that have taken place over the years. It will begin at 11:15am on March 9 in Fellowship Hall.
Men’s Retreat March 22, 2025
“Spirituality and Me”
Led by the Rev. Linda Hirst
This retreat will take placed in Fellowship Hall from 9am-2pm.
Please reserve your spot by contacting the church office.
First Parish Forum March 30, 2025
“Parent Café”
This forum will feature a presentation on the challenges of parenthood including dealing with substance use among teens. The presenters are Shannon Briggs fromKids Free to Grow in York County and Sally Manninen, Director of Community Health at York Hospital.
Childcare will be provided.
The Pastor’s Class
“Spiritual Resilience”
Do you struggle with maintaining your faith and spiritual vitality in the midst of
change, conflict, aging, and the stresses of life?
Pastor Eric is offering two opportunities to explore the resources available to us.
Tuesdays 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, and 4/15:
In person in the Parish House from 10am-11am
OR
Via Zoom 6:30pm – 7:30pm
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First Parish Church is desiring candidates for a newly created Business Manager position.
If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more Click on Link for more Information
Business Manager Position
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OUR TIME RESTORING OUR HISTORIC BUILDINGS
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
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Our Time, Our Need Video
Our Time, Our Opportunity Capital Campaign: Your time, your contribution, is needed to play your part in making First Parish Church’s Capital Campaign a success. We’ve had a fantastic start since the kick-off at our Annual Meeting in February and we are counting on your participation.
Our time, Our Opportunity Campaign Committee