Sermon Planting Trees We'll Never See, by Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Rev. Stevie Carmody, and Rev. Carolyn Patierno, worship service Sunday, April 5, 2026

Led by Rev. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, Rev. Stevie Carmody, Minister of Religious Education, and Rev. Carolyn Patierno, Adjunct Minister

Worship service given April 5, 2026 Prayer by Rev. Stevie Carmody, Minister of Religious Education https://firstparish.info/

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Join us for a multigenerational Easter service exploring the question of what happens with seeds we plant? Who is responsible for the work, how do we enjoy the harvest, and what happens after we die? This is also our annual communion service, and we will welcome Adjunct Minister Rev. Carolyn Patierno. The First Parish Choir will sing selections from Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria, accompanied by Ken Seitz and guest organist Mark Nelson. Children and families are invited after the service to join our annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Offering and Giving First

The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For April 2026, The Cambridge Women's Center will share half the offering collected during Sunday worship at First Parish. The Cambridge Women's Center is a physical and digital community space open to anyone for whom woman is a meaningful identifier or lived experience. They offer a safe space for learning, emotional support, empathy, and empowerment through self-determination. Learn more at their website: https://www.cambridgewomenscenter.org/.

The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text "fpuu" to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive.