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Many religions have some kind of belief in an afterlife. Christians talk about heaven, Hindus talk about the cycle of rebirth, and so on. Some of these visions of an afterlife are very appealing, while others are very unappealing. What do we Unitarian Universalists believe about an afterlife? [Based on a question from last April’s … Continue reading What About the Afterlife?

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Workshop of 18th Century Choral Music -FREE to participate or attend!
1 Nov 25
Cohasset
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What About the Afterlife?
2 Nov 25
Cohasset
09 Nov
Age Discrimination and the Wisdom of Elders
9 Nov 25
Cohasset
10 Nov
Community Ukulele Circle
10 Nov 25
Cohasset
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Community Heritage Dinner
15 Nov 25
Cohasset
16 Nov
Which Came First?
16 Nov 25
Cohasset

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Matt Meyer Presents: Old Ships & New Traditions
Matt Meyer Presents: Old Ships & New Traditions
04/28/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
All are welcome at this Sunday service at 10am.
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Multigenerational Service Project - Card Making during Coffee Hour!
Multigenerational Service Project - Card Making during Coffee Hour!
04/28/2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Choir Practice
Choir Practice
05/02/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
All levels welcome.  No long-term commitment necessary.  Join us when you feel like singing!
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Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
05/02/2024    
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
It’s time for the Hand Bell Choir to get back up and running and it needs YOU! We will start with a thirty minute practice [...]
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Meditation Group
Meditation Group
05/03/2024    
9:45 am - 11:15 am
This group meets via Zoom.  If interested in joining, please email the office at admin@firstparishcohasset.org to be connected with the group's dynamic leader, Christine Allen. [...]
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Today's Sermon: "Why We Sing What We Sing" / Also featured: New Member Recognition!
Today's Sermon: "Why We Sing What We Sing" / Also featured: New Member Recognition!
05/05/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
Why do we sing the songs we sing in the service? We'll look at half a dozen songs from our two hymnals, and talk about [...]
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Song Circle
Song Circle
05/05/2024    
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a friendly sing-along. We go around the circle and choose songs in turn. We sing from "Rise Up Singing" and from our [...]
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Choir Practice
Choir Practice
05/09/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
All levels welcome.  No long-term commitment necessary.  Join us when you feel like singing!
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Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
05/09/2024    
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
It’s time for the Hand Bell Choir to get back up and running and it needs YOU! We will start with a thirty minute practice [...]
More Info
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
05/10/2024    
9:45 am - 11:15 am
This group meets via Zoom.  If interested in joining, please email the office at admin@firstparishcohasset.org to be connected with the group's dynamic leader, Christine Allen. [...]
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Pot Luck Dinner & Game Night!
Pot Luck Dinner & Game Night!
05/10/2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Parish House
Bring a dish, bring a friend, bring a game, or just bring yourself!  Join us at this pot-luck dinner and game night in Trueblood Hall [...]
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Musician Sylvia Berry Returns to First Parish!
Musician Sylvia Berry Returns to First Parish!
05/12/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
Sylvia Berry is one of North America's leading exponents of historical keyboard instruments. A Philadelphia native based in the Boston area, she’s spent the last [...]
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"What Kind of Teacher Are You?"
"What Kind of Teacher Are You?"
05/12/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
Mothers (or really, all parents) are our first teachers. Even if you have no children, you’re still teaching those younger than you, whether you know [...]
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Choir Practice
Choir Practice
05/16/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
All levels welcome.  No long-term commitment necessary.  Join us when you feel like singing!
More Info
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
05/16/2024    
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
It’s time for the Hand Bell Choir to get back up and running and it needs YOU! We will start with a thirty minute practice [...]
More Info
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
05/17/2024    
9:45 am - 11:15 am
This group meets via Zoom.  If interested in joining, please email the office at admin@firstparishcohasset.org to be connected with the group's dynamic leader, Christine Allen. [...]
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Children's Clothing Exchange
Children's Clothing Exchange
05/18/2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Parish Parish House
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Religious Education Sunday
Religious Education Sunday
05/19/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
Join us for a Multigenerational Worship service as we lift up and celebrate the children and youth of First Parish!
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Choir Practice
Choir Practice
05/23/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
All levels welcome.  No long-term commitment necessary.  Join us when you feel like singing!
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Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
05/23/2024    
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
It’s time for the Hand Bell Choir to get back up and running and it needs YOU! We will start with a thirty minute practice [...]
More Info
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
05/24/2024    
9:45 am - 11:15 am
This group meets via Zoom.  If interested in joining, please email the office at admin@firstparishcohasset.org to be connected with the group's dynamic leader, Christine Allen. [...]
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Remembering
Remembering
05/26/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
Memorial Day began as a way to memorialize those who died in the Civil War. We’ll look at one of the earliest of these memorial [...]
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Choir Practice
Choir Practice
05/30/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
All levels welcome.  No long-term commitment necessary.  Join us when you feel like singing!
More Info
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
05/30/2024    
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
It’s time for the Hand Bell Choir to get back up and running and it needs YOU! We will start with a thirty minute practice [...]
More Info
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
05/31/2024    
9:45 am - 11:15 am
This group meets via Zoom.  If interested in joining, please email the office at admin@firstparishcohasset.org to be connected with the group's dynamic leader, Christine Allen. [...]
More Info
Events on 04/28/2024
Matt Meyer Presents: Old Ships & New Traditions
Matt Meyer Presents: Old Ships & New Traditions
28 Apr 24
Cohasset
Multigenerational Service Project - Card Making during Coffee Hour!
Multigenerational Service Project - Card Making during Coffee Hour!
28 Apr 24
Events on 05/02/2024
Choir Practice
Choir Practice
2 May 24
Cohasset
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
2 May 24
Cohasset
Events on 05/03/2024
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
3 May 24
Events on 05/05/2024
Today's Sermon: "Why We Sing What We Sing" / Also featured: New Member Recognition!
Today's Sermon: "Why We Sing What We Sing" / Also featured: New Member Recognition!
5 May 24
Cohasset
Song Circle
Song Circle
5 May 24
Events on 05/09/2024
Choir Practice
Choir Practice
9 May 24
Cohasset
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
9 May 24
Cohasset
Events on 05/10/2024
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
10 May 24
Pot Luck Dinner & Game Night!
Pot Luck Dinner & Game Night!
10 May 24
Cohasset
Events on 05/12/2024
Musician Sylvia Berry Returns to First Parish!
Musician Sylvia Berry Returns to First Parish!
12 May 24
Cohasset
"What Kind of Teacher Are You?"
"What Kind of Teacher Are You?"
12 May 24
Cohasset
Events on 05/16/2024
Choir Practice
Choir Practice
16 May 24
Cohasset
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
16 May 24
Cohasset
Events on 05/17/2024
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
17 May 24
Events on 05/18/2024
Children's Clothing Exchange
Children's Clothing Exchange
18 May 24
Cohasset
Events on 05/19/2024
Religious Education Sunday
Religious Education Sunday
19 May 24
Cohasset
Events on 05/23/2024
Choir Practice
Choir Practice
23 May 24
Cohasset
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
23 May 24
Cohasset
Events on 05/24/2024
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
24 May 24
Events on 05/26/2024
Remembering
Remembering
26 May 24
Cohasset
Events on 05/30/2024
Choir Practice
Choir Practice
30 May 24
Cohasset
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
30 May 24
Cohasset
Events on 05/31/2024
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
31 May 24
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