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The Importance of Democracy

The democratic process has always been important to Unitarian Universalists. Just before a presidential election is a good time to remind ourselves of our religious commitment to democracy.

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Meditation Group
Meditation Group
1 Nov 24
The Importance of Democracy
The Importance of Democracy
3 Nov 24
Cohasset
Song Circle
Song Circle
3 Nov 24
Cohasset
Election Eve Drop-In Retreat
Election Eve Drop-In Retreat
4 Nov 24
Cohasset
Hand Bell Choir
Hand Bell Choir
7 Nov 24
Cohasset

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Remembering
Remembering
05/26/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
Memorial Day began as a way to memorialize those who died in the Civil War. We’ll look at one of the earliest of these memorial [...]
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Choir Practice
Choir Practice
05/30/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
All levels welcome.  No long-term commitment necessary.  Join us when you feel like singing!
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Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
05/30/2024    
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
It’s time for the Hand Bell Choir to get back up and running and it needs YOU! We will start with a thirty minute practice [...]
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Meditation Group
Meditation Group
05/31/2024    
9:45 am - 11:15 am
This group meets via Zoom.  If interested in joining, please email the office at admin@firstparishcohasset.org to be connected with the group's dynamic leader, Christine Allen. [...]
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The Power of Music in Services
The Power of Music in Services
06/02/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
“Whoever sings [in church], prays twice” -attributed to Augustine of Hippo (354-430 CE) is an oft repeated quotation, but is it true or simply a [...]
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Song Circle
Song Circle
06/02/2024    
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Parish House
Join us for a friendly sing-along. We go around the circle and choose songs in turn. We sing from "Rise Up Singing" and from our [...]
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Celebration of Life for George Mack
Celebration of Life for George Mack
06/02/2024    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
All are welcome at the Meetinghouse for this memorial service.
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Choir Practice
Choir Practice
06/06/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
All levels welcome.  No long-term commitment necessary.  Join us when you feel like singing!
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Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
06/06/2024    
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
It’s time for the Hand Bell Choir to get back up and running and it needs YOU! We will start with a thirty minute practice [...]
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Meditation Group
Meditation Group
06/07/2024    
9:45 am - 11:15 am
This group meets via Zoom.  If interested in joining, please email the office at admin@firstparishcohasset.org to be connected with the group's dynamic leader, Christine Allen. [...]
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The Secret Life of Flowers
The Secret Life of Flowers
06/09/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
Join us for this annual celebration of the unity of humankind. Bring a flower that you can exchange during this uplifting, intergenerational worship service.
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Lobster Roll Weekend!
Lobster Roll Weekend!
06/14/2024 - 06/16/2024    
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Parish House
The 2024 South Shore Arts Festival will be held on Cohasset Common Friday, June 14th / Saturday, June 15th / and Sunday, June 16th.  As [...]
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Lobster Roll Weekend!
Lobster Roll Weekend!
06/15/2024    
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Parish House
The 2024 South Shore Arts Festival will be held on Cohasset Common Friday, June 14th / Saturday, June 15th / and Sunday, June 16th.  As [...]
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Arts Festival
Arts Festival
06/16/2024    
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
Due to the South Shore Arts Festival on Cohasset Common and the Lobster Roll Sales at First Parish, there is no service today.  Please join [...]
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Lobster Roll Weekend!
Lobster Roll Weekend!
06/16/2024    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Parish House
The 2024 South Shore Arts Festival will be held on Cohasset Common Friday, June 14th / Saturday, June 15th / and Sunday, June 16th.  As [...]
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Smokey the Bear Sutra
Smokey the Bear Sutra
06/23/2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
Way back in 1969, the poet Gary Snyder published the “Smokey the Bear Sutra” as a broadside. We’ll hear this poem read aloud, then talk [...]
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Vocal Recital
Vocal Recital
06/23/2024    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
Join us in the Meetinghouse for an afternoon of song from The (Karin) Foley Studio featuring First Parish members Holly Harris, Mike Nakashima, David Skolnick [...]
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Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
06/30/2024    
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Meetinghouse with clock tower on the Common
Join us for this annual favorite reading of the Declaration of Independence in preparation of the celebration of July 4th.  All are welcome!  Please note:  [...]
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Events on 05/26/2024
Remembering
Remembering
26 May 24
Cohasset
Events on 05/30/2024
Choir Practice
Choir Practice
30 May 24
Cohasset
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
30 May 24
Cohasset
Events on 05/31/2024
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
31 May 24
Events on 06/02/2024
The Power of Music in Services
The Power of Music in Services
2 Jun 24
Cohasset
Song Circle
Song Circle
2 Jun 24
Cohasset
Celebration of Life for George Mack
Celebration of Life for George Mack
2 Jun 24
Cohasset
Events on 06/06/2024
Choir Practice
Choir Practice
6 Jun 24
Cohasset
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
6 Jun 24
Cohasset
Events on 06/07/2024
Meditation Group
Meditation Group
7 Jun 24
Events on 06/09/2024
The Secret Life of Flowers
The Secret Life of Flowers
9 Jun 24
Cohasset
Events on 06/14/2024
Lobster Roll Weekend!
Lobster Roll Weekend!
14 Jun 24
Cohasset
Events on 06/15/2024
Lobster Roll Weekend!
Lobster Roll Weekend!
15 Jun 24
Cohasset
Events on 06/16/2024
Arts Festival
Arts Festival
16 Jun 24
Cohasset
Lobster Roll Weekend!
Lobster Roll Weekend!
16 Jun 24
Cohasset
Events on 06/23/2024
Smokey the Bear Sutra
Smokey the Bear Sutra
23 Jun 24
Cohasset
Vocal Recital
Vocal Recital
23 Jun 24
Cohasset
Events on 06/30/2024
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
30 Jun 24
Cohasset
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