A Quiet Time
For the last Sunday of the year, we continue our tradition of providing a time of quiet, in the spirit of Quaker meetings, where we sit together in silence, speaking … Continue reading A Quiet Time
Speaker: Lay-led
Called to Create Home
More than a year ago, our congregation joined the interfaith Jamaica Plain/West Roxbury Sanctuary Coalition, supporting a guest at risk of deportation. We were, as an extended community, called to … Continue reading Called to Create Home
Wisdom in the Bones: A Truer History of the Human Family Overturns Racial Myths
In accord with our congregation’s focus this year on racial justice, long-time church member Dr. Robert Colgrove will discuss how analysis of ancient human DNA refutes racist mythologies of immutable … Continue reading Wisdom in the Bones: A Truer History of the Human Family Overturns Racial Myths
Poetry Sunday
This service will be led by Wendie and Kaleel Sakakeeny and a wonderful group of Theodore Parker Church poets. We look forward to sharing some words that move us with … Continue reading Poetry Sunday
Hidden Identity
Join congregation member, Ruth Kahn, as she shares a spiritual odyssey of learning. We’ll consider ideas about times of healing, about finding unexpected sacred space, and about discovering the story of people compelled to reinvent themselves. While coping with the loss of her beloved husband, Ruth discovered the magic of place in New Mexico, and the amazing story of Crypto-Jews (crypto is Greek for “hidden”) forced to convert to Catholicism during the painful expulsions from Spain in the 1500’s. Raised a secular Jew in New York and New England, Ruth found resonance with their stories. Her journey encourages us to imagine our own.
Summer Vespers
The theme of our final summer vespers is “Theodore Parker Acts: His Fugitive Slave Act Resistance.” Julie McVay will share this exciting period in Boston’s history through the eyes of Rev. … Continue reading Summer Vespers
Summer Vespers
During July and August, we hold informal, lay-led vespers services on the first and third Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the parish hall parlor. All are welcome. If … Continue reading Summer Vespers
Summer Vespers
During July and August, we hold informal, lay-led vespers services on the first and third Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the parish hall parlor. Nancy Wilber will lead … Continue reading Summer Vespers
In Honor of Earth, Our Home, and the Mother of Us All
This lay-led service, organized by Jessica Basile, celebrates our Seventh Principle – of ourselves as beings, connected with all the other beings of our amazing planet. It is a celebration … Continue reading In Honor of Earth, Our Home, and the Mother of Us All
Poetry Sunday
Poetry Sunday is a Theodore Parker Church tradition, taking place in April to coincide with National Poetry Month. Members and friends read their own works and their favorites written by … Continue reading Poetry Sunday