March 13, 2023
A joint offering from Agape and UPA. Thursday, March 16 at 7:15pm Come for an “Encountering the Holy” small group as we explore sacred texts, spiritual practices and the mystic Howard Thurman. Dive deeper into the wisdom, ancient truths and practices which can help deepen our awareness and experience of the
A joint offering from Agape and UPAIf you are interested in diving more deeply into the roots of Christian contemplative practice, join Pastor Matt for a 6-part series rooted in the “Tree of Contemplative Practices.” The first three sessions this spring will focus on the Stillness Branch, the Generative Branch,
Reiki and AshesDrop-by Reiki and Ashes with Matt (at Frist parish Waltham, 50 Church St.) from 1:00pm -2:00pm (this is not a traditional service). You are welcome to drop in to receive the imposition of ashes and/or receive reiki from Agape Vision Partner Lucille Haratsis. In-person Service If you cannot come to
Winter doldrums got you down? Plan to join fellow Ageless Adventurers for a Winter Potluck Dinner on Saturday, February 25th. Appetizers/Cocktails 6:00pm-6:45pmPotluck Dinner 6:45pm-8:30pm We hope to see you then!! Please sign up by Wednesday, February 22nd. RSVP….Carole Smith at kjcasmith@yahoo.com or Carol Roush at roushkin1@yahoo.com.
Beginning Wednesday February 1st join Cheryl for an Adult Study on “the Secret Chord”. The Secret Chord is a novel about King David by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks. We will meet for 5 weeks on Zoom at 7:30pm. See Below dates. Note due to Parish Council on Wednesday February
Our Christmas offering will go to La Colaborativa . Founded in 1988, La Colaborativa is a steady, trusted, and fearless partner to Latinx immigrants in Greater Boston, with a focus on gateway cities and towns such as Chelsea, East Boston, Everett, Lynn, Revere, and Malden. We work in partnership with Latinx
The UPA Book Club will be discussing The Cloister, by James Carroll, Anchor Paperback, 2019, 384 pages, at our Zoom discussion, 10:30 – Noon, on Friday, December 9, 2022. Here is a description of The Cloister by Nicholas Delbanco, author, “This is a wonderful novel, and it’s wonder-filled. James Carroll brings the twelfth-century
UPA’s Outreach is working with Chaplains on the Way, which is now offering a winter breakfast program for the unhoused in Waltham every weekday. Can you volunteer at the breakfast or donate food? The breakfast is M – F at First Parish in Waltham (50 Church Street) from 7:30-10:30 am.