May Services – Sundays at 10AM
Zoom link (Meeting ID: 824 0481 1225, Passcode: NP375)
Click here to read Composer’s Statement by Aaron Pawelek
In case of a Sunday snowy day, please see here for our snow policy.
Upcoming June Services
June Soul Matters Theme: Flourishing Together
June 7- Flourishing Together– The Modern Prophets’ Call
Preaching: Rev. Lee Bluemel, Flourishing Together: A Year of Crisis and Response
Music: Written and composed by NP member Aaron Pawelek; performed by Aaron Pawelek (vocals, guitar), Kim Adami (percussion), Sam Wright (vocals), and John Middleton-Cox (piano, vocals)
Time for Wonder: Susanne Hinson-Rieger & Molly Kerrigan, Celebrating the Year in Religious Education
After Service: RE Yearbook Signing, RE Teacher Appreciation, and an All-Ages Party in the Backyard! Also, Drop-In Grief Group (Blue Room), 11:30–12:30.
The Hebrew Bible holds many stories about times of immorality and corruption when prophets arose to name and rail against the injustices of society and point a new way forward. The sermon will revisit some of the words and ideas of several modern prophets that Rev. Bluemel has shared over the past year. The service will highlight the original music of Aaron Pawelek and end with a party to celebrate our Religious
June 14 | Flower Communion: A Service of Gratitude
Leading: Rev. Lee Bluemel
Music: Vocal Choir with Christina Kennedy, vocals; John Middleton-Cox, Director
Time for Wonder: The Flower Communion Story
Ritual: Flower Communion—bring a flower (or a few) to share if you can!
After Service: Second Sunday Potluck (with Garlic Breath Pizza provided) and Soul Circle Singing in the Chapel at 11:30. All are welcome!
Our cup overflows on this special Sunday. We will recognize lay leaders for the coming year, celebrate all who have participated in the congregation’s ministries, and reflect on the importance of community, spiritual companions, and each person’s unique gifts.
June 21 | Summer Solstice Service (In the air-conditioned Chapel; please enter through the “Labyrinth” door.)
Leading: Rev. Helen Cymbala
Music: Members of the Vocal Choir & Aering, with John Middleton-Cox
Join us as we celebrate the life-giving power of the sun and the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Marking the astronomical beginning of summer, this service will invite reflection, joy, and—appropriately—plenty of singing.
Please note: The Nursery will be closed for the summer and childrens’/ youth Religious Education will be on break for three months, until September 13th.
Want to watch a service you missed?
Videos of recorded services from recent years are available on the North Parish YouTube channel.
Did you miss the concert with James Dargen at the Andover Baptist Church on April 26? Click the link below to watch the performance and experience his music for yourself.
https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/andover/video/69f0df7444045cd051fc0d20?page=HOME
What to expect during a Sunday Service
There are many ways to participate in our service. Whether you choose to sit and absorb, stand and sing, or offer your talents to our musical offerings or a reading, we are glad to see you. Here is a broader description of what you might find.
There’s more than just Sunday!
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Help out with our children and youth programs
North Parish runs cooperative programs to fulfill our mission of UU faith development for children and youth. Parents and non-parents are part of this ministry in a variety of roles. Volunteers are also needed for a variety of roles outside the Sunday morning classroom, including planning roles on the Youth Adult Team or Elementary RE Team, and as companions to youth as COA mentors or coordinators. For those roles, please email our Director of Family Religious Education.
Sign up to help in Children & Youth Classes on Sunday mornings
Honor a loved one
…with a donation of the Sunday flowers or weekly steeple lighting