Everyone who joins us on Sundays becomes part of our North Parish “extended family” and brings new life and a unique story to our congregation. So, on September 26th, join us for coffee in the labyrinth. Tell us your story! Ask us your questions! Let us get to know each other!
Things are a buzzing around the grounds of North Parish as we joyfully continue our outdoor Elementary and Youth Group gatherings this Sunday from 11:30 to 12:30! Elementary grade kids will meet in the lower backyard area to learn all about the amazing beauty of bees with our guest teacher, Laura Howell. JYG youth will […]
The Racial Justice Team will facilitate viewing of and discussion about videos by the Equal Justice Initiative (https://eji.org/). We will watch two short videos together and then discuss them. No preparation required, and all are welcome. You don't need to watch the videos first, but if you want to, the links are: EJI Confronts America's […]
Registration for the weekend is closed. However, you can still attend on Saturday as a day trip. Click on this news post for more information: https://www.northparish.org/come-to-ferry-beach-for-the-day-oct-2/ Click to register in Realm
UU Support for Family Members of those living with addiction Join the zoom meeting Meeting ID: 869 3102 4921 Passcode: NP375 Contact the church office for more information.
Join Rolling Ridge ONLINE on Tuesday, October 12th from 11 am to 1 pm (the day after Indigenous People Day/Columbus Day) as we discover the history of the Indigenous People of New England and the laws which have silenced this community for generations. We also look at "the Apology." On December 19, 2009, President Obama […]
Please zoom in to view and discuss three short Equal Justice Initiative videos. No preparation is required, but the links are given below in case you want to pre-watch: Lynchings and Racial Violence During Reconstruction - https://youtu.be/GU_9x3upz90 Terror Lynchings in America - https://youtu.be/aS61QFzk2tI Reconstruction in America - https://youtu.be/HRj35PtXnLs Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88008525900?pwd=QUpoTUxZSGVaMnY4ZHBRalg4MlRpQT09 Meeting ID: 880 0852 5900 Passcode: […]
In keeping with book group tradition, we are alternating books and easily accessible movies for our meetings 7:00 to 8:00 pm the second Wednesday of each month during the church year. For the foreseeable future, we are meeting via Zoom. Those who wish to join us are asked to read the books or see the […]
Join with members of the local Haitian community, the Lawrence Interfaith Team, Merrimack Valley Project, Interfaith Sanctuary Network leaders and others as we express solidarity with both the local and international Haitian communities. Leave time to find street parking; all welcome! Meet at 2 Mill Street, Lawrence, across from the Immigration Offices Contact Reverend Lee […]
The monthly meeting of the Community Action Team. Agenda will include updates on various projects and plans going forward. All are welcome. Contact Dick Howe for more information
The pandemic has created an unprecedented mental health crisis. In conjunction with the worship committee's series listening to different voices about the impact of the pandemic on our lives, we will offer a special panel discussion from mental health providers in the church. The panel discussion will take place in the sanctuary immediately following church […]
The Merrimack Valley Interfaith Sanctuary Network (MVISN), Merrimack Valley Project, and Solidarity Lowell present a ZOOM conversation with Lillian, a refugee from Ecuador. Host Cantor Vera Broekhuysen will lead the conversation with Lillian, who will discuss her journey from Ecuador, through Mexico and into the U.S., and the racism and sexism that she experienced in […]
Preparation for "grab and go" meals for Bread and Roses. Group of four volunteers will be preparing sandwiches and organizing bags with other food items. This is part of the Community Action Team outreach programs. Contact Charlene Curtin for more information.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading is holding their Kris Kringle Fair on Oct. 23 from 10 - 2 this year due to COVID 19. It will be outdoors and online. Please wear a mask. Please see attached flyer for more details. Kris Kringle Fair Flyer
Please drop off new or gently worn women's coats and gloves to benefit Uncommon Threads, who provide clothing for low income women in the Merrimack Valley. Questions? Contact Jan Zink. Please keep chatter/noise to a minimum between 11:15 - 11:45 am when dropping off items. There is another event in the labyrinth at that time. […]
Join us for any or all of the events below on the 376th anniversary of the founding of North Parish. Children are especially encouraged to celebrate "our" 376th birthday! When else do they get to be part of something so old?! 10:00 – 11:00 am 376th Birthday Service, in Sanctuary and via Zoom 11:15 Dedication […]
Click below for details about what's needed for this Fair: https://www.northparish.org/red-bow-fair-2021/ Please keep chatter/noise to a minimum between 11:15 - 11:45 when dropping off items. There is another event in the labyrinth at that time. It is the dedication of the bell to celebrate the 376th anniversary of North Parish. Stop by if you have […]
Gentle Chair Yoga and Movement followed by Meditation. Weekly on Mondays as weather allows. Cost: $45 for 4 sessions/ or $12 drop in fee Contact Saige Goley for more information.
All are welcome to join the Climate Justice Group as we discuss The Overstory by Richard Powers. Published in 2018 The book is about five trees whose unique life experiences with nine Americans bring them together to address the destruction of forests. It was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2019. "The best […]
Last minute change due to weather! MOVIE SHOWING for actors and their families has been moved inside to the North Parish Sanctuary. The rest of us are invited to join the hauntings by making a donation and watching the movie online – safe and dry at home! Click HERE to register to get the link […]
The Red Bow Fair quilt will make it's appearance at church this Sunday. Come and get a look! Tickets will be available for $5 each in the cul-de-sac after Sunday's service. For more information and to purchase tickets online, please click here.
Unfortunately due to low registration, we have to cancel our planned Halloween Trunk or Treat party that was scheduled for Sunday, October 31st at 12:00.
Please join us as we help clean up leaves in the backyard and along Great Pond Road. Hosted by the Men's Group. For more information or to let us know you are coming, please contact Jeff King.