Save the Date & Upcoming Events

Bring your ukulele, or other uke friendly instruments, and join us on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Our next gatherings are on Mondays, August 10th and August 24th from 7-8:30pm in Trueblood Hall at the Parish House (23 N. Main St. / Cohasset). Uke-friendly instruments include guitar, light percussion, etc. If you’re new to the ukulele, you can show up 15 minutes early for a little coaching from more experienced players. You can also check out a bunch of uke-f

Rodney died at home on July 22, 2026. Rodney was born March 27, 1935, the only child of Malcolm Gannett Hobson and Dora Linwood (Tirrell) Hobson of Weymouth. Rodney grew up on Chard Street in Weymouth (where the truant officer knew where to find him) and graduated from Weymouth High School in 1953. He played for the Weymouth High School football team where he did a “bang-up job” as their center and was “an important cog in keeping Weymouth a schoolboy powerhouse.” (Quincy Pa

It is great sadness that First Parish reports the death of long-time congregation member, Martha Gjesteby, due to a steady decline after a fall in April. A celebration of life will take place at the First Parish Meetinghouse on Friday, September 18th, at noon. All are welcome. Link to full obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/martha-gjesteby-obituary?id=62164206&utm_source=webshareapi&utm_medium=share_button&utm_campaign=wsapimobile_beta ‘

It is great sadness that First Parish reports the death of former congregation member, Dana Cushing. Dana died suddenly at home on Monday, August 3rd. A Celebration of Life will take place at First Parish in the Meetinghouse on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 11am. All are welcome. Link to full obituary: https://www.mcnamara-sparrell.com/obituaries/dana-cushing

Family fun event!

Can we talk about current events while being sensitive to people's differing opinions? As both a political independent, and a religious freethinker, I see parallels between political conversations and religious conversations. As Unitarian Universalists, we're fairly skillful at talking with people who have diverse spiritual viewpoints. Why can't we use those skills in the political realm as well? (Based on a question asked during last year's Question-and-Answer sermon.)

"Somewhere a Yes" We come from an affirming tradition. Valuing human life and dignity has allowed us to affirm human rights and civil rights in the face of disconfirming laws and cultures. In today’s world, awash in negativity, can we find the Yes we need to sustain us?

First Parish will host a memorial service for long-time member, Leslie Ann Fallon, at the Meetinghouse (30 N. Main St. / Cohasset) on Monday, 6/29/26, at 10:30am. All are welcome to attend. Leslie was well known for her generous spirit particularly at Christmas when she made her annual holiday contribution of donating all of the wreaths that adorn our Meetinghouse and Parish House. Click on this obituary link to read more: https://www.mcnamara-sparrell.com/obituaries/leslie-

Many spiritual leaders have taught that riches and wealth are a barrier to spiritual growth. Other spiritual leaders have taught that spirituality can make you rich. We'll explore these two alternatives, and see what we thinkg about each one. (Based on a question asked during last year's Question-and-Answer sermon.)

Both sides of the culture war have a list of virtues that they claim the other side lacks. But when I ask myself what virtues are actually lacking in our culture today, the list I come up with differs from either of the culture war lists. (Based on a question asked during last year's Question-and-Answer sermon.)

The Women's Circle Ministry is coordinating a spring clean-up for the Parish House. It's scheduled for Sunday, May 17th, after coffee hour. Please come join the fun of making our yard and gardens ready to bloom (and bring your gardening tools)!

"A NIGHT AT THE WHITE LOTUS: A TROPICAL EVENING IN SUPPORT OF OUR LITTLE LEARNERS" APRIL 10, 2026 6PM | COHASSET YACHT CLUB REGISTER HERE

April 2026 First Parish Cohasset Ukulele Song Circle: Mondays 4/13 & 4/27, 7-8:30pm & Sunday 4/19, 11:30am-12:15pm at Trueblood Hall at Parish House (23 N. Main St, Cohasset).

Our newly formed "Knitting & Needle Arts Group" will meet on Sundays, April 12th & April 26th from 11:30a-12:15p in the Atkinson Living Room at the Parish House (23 N. Main St. Cohasset) during coffee hour. No experience required! Instruction provided. Drop by and check it out! For questions email Mary Parker at: maryparker250@gmail.com .

Saturday evening, April 11th, at 6pm international hot dog event.

celebration of life of Chartis Tebbetts 4/11/2026 11 am

April 4/8/26 3:30 pm Wednesday - Men's Circle Ministry 4/11/26 11a Saturday - Celebration of Life for Chartis Tebbetts (Meetinghouse) followed by Parish House luncheon at noon 4/11/26 6:00 pm Saturday - International Hot Dog Event 4/12/26 10:00 am Poetry Sunday - get your submissions ready! 4/12/26 11:30 am Sunday - Knitting & Needlework Group 4/13/26 7:00 pm Monday - Ukulele Song Circle 4/14/26 7:00 pm Tuesday - Women's Circle Ministry - offsite 4/19/26 11:30 am Sunday - Uku