Speaker: Lay-led

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

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