Embodying Generosity
We are called to freely and compassionately share. What does that look like in the context of the violence and exclusion around us?
Generosity
/FCJP OfficeWe begin exploring our UU shared value of generosity this Sunday. What does this value mean to us here and now? “We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope. We covenant to freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and resources. Our generosity connects us to one another in relationships of interdependence and mutuality.
Democracy, Anxiety, and Keeping the Faith
/FCJP OfficeUnitarian Universalists have long been defenders of the rights of democracy. Today we explore how that came to be, what it means now, and how we live our values in an ever-changing world.
Prophets of the Possible
/FCJP OfficeThe gender expansive poet, Alok, says that there are as many ways to exist as there are existences. No matter our own personal journeys, we can all learn from the experiences of Two-Spirit, trans, and gender expansive beloveds. Join us for a celebration of wisdom, beauty, and divinity as we celebrate life beyond the gender […]
Promises and Pigs
/FCJP OfficeOur new statement of UU values puts love at the center and reminds us that our free faith is created through a network of promises. On this Sunday, we explore the new values in more depth (and with a silly mnemonic).
Faith, Friendliness and Fun
/FCJP OfficeHow do we “grow the church?” What does “growth” mean in this context? On this Sunday we talk about faith formation, hospitality, and fun.
Coming Home Like Rivers to the Sea
/FCJP OfficeWe explore themes of homecoming and change with the UU Water Ceremony service.An open-table Christian Communion follows the service. All are welcome. Note: We return to a 11am start time starting on this Sunday.
Honoring Frances Perkins
/FCJP Office“Frances Perkins should be known as the woman who brought us Social Security, Unemployment Compensation, banned child labor, minimum wage, created a 40 hour work week, and established rules for safe workplaces. She also advocated for immigrants and refugees, helping Jewish children immigrate to the United States during the Holocaust. But most of us have […]
Lessons from the Garden
/FCJP OfficeOn this Sunday we hear from a few of our gardener congregants on the lessons of the garden.
First Church in Jamaica Plain
Unitarian Universalist
6 Eliot Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Rev. Elizabeth “EB” Bukey Saunter
Minister of First Church in JP