Richardson Chapel. Maureen Hynes,
a certified yoga teacher and Reiki master, offers Hatha Yoga classes
on Thursday evenings through May 6. All levels of ability are welcome.
The class consists of breathing practices, yoga postures, and deep relaxation.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat and strap.
The cost is $40 for four sessions. Enter the church on the Pleasant
Street side. Call Maureen at 781-322-7792 for more information or
to register.
Friday, April 16, 7 p.m.
First Parish Book Club
Dennis Library. Discussion
of A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway. Enjoy a good discussion,
lots of laughs, and good fellowship. New members are welcome!
Sunday, April 18, 10:30 a.m.
Worship service/religious education
Sanctuary.
Worship leader: David M. Horst. Sermon theme: Religion and health. Childcare
for infants and toddlers provided from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at no charge.
Religious education for children begins at 10:30 when everyone gathers
in the sanctuary. Coffee and conversation at 11:30 in the Fellowship
Hall; bring brunch food to share.
Sunday, April 18, 11:30 a.m.
Children and youth clothing exchange
Fellowship Hall. The Religious
Education Committee organizes a clothing exchange following the morning
worship service. Bring your children’s outgrown but gently used clothing,
hats, coats, gloves, shoes, and boots to swap. All infant, toddler,
youth, and teen sizes welcome. Drop off your items before 10:30 if possible.
(No toys or games, please.) A $5 donation to the church for each bag
of clothing and shoes is requested. Any remaining items donated to Tri-City
Community Action Program
Sunday, April 18, 2 – 6 p.m.
Boston Drum Circle
Fellowship Hall.
Join the rhythm of the sacred drumming circle with master drummer, dancer,
and teacher Kelle Sparta and the Boston Drum Circle. Beginning drummers
gather at 2 followed by open drumming and dancing at 3. Drummers, dancers,
and singers of all abilities are welcome along with older children and
teens. Drums and rhythm instruments are available to share. $7 donation
requested. Visit Meetup.com/Boston-Drum-Circle to join the Meetup group! The drum circle
gathers the third Sunday of every month.
Thursday, April 22, 6:30 p.m.
Hatha Yoga
Richardson Chapel
Friday, April 23, 7 p.m.
Made in L.A.
documentary show
Richardson Chapel.
The local Task Force on Immigration and the Social Justice Committee
of the First Parish present the 2007 film, Made in L.A. Far from
the city’s glitz and glamour, a trio of Latina immigrants toils away
in a Los Angeles sweatshop. This documentary follows the women’s three-year
battle with their employer, fashion retailer Forever 21, for essential
labor rights. Enduring 14-hour days and oppressive, dangerous conditions,
the women never lose focus on the need to effect change. Award-winning
filmmaker Almudena Carracedo directs the 70-minute, unrated film.
Patricia Montes of Centro Presente answers questions following the showing.
Sunday, April 25, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting of the First Parish in Saugus
Fellowship Hall. All voting
members are urged to attend
Sunday, April 25, 10:30 a.m.
Worship service/religious education
Sanctuary.
Worship leaders: Jackie Clement and Rev. Horst. Childcare for infants
and toddlers provided from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at no charge. Religious
education for children begins at 10:30 when everyone gathers in the
sanctuary. Coffee and conversation at 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall;
bring brunch food to share.
Sunday, April 25, 11:30 a.m.
Children’s presentation of
First Parish Pond
Fellowship Hall. Original play
by Tim Clark presented by the First Parish children and youth
Sunday, April 25, 11:30 a.m.
Bake sale to benefit Bread of Life
Fellowship Hall. Fundraiser
for Malden-based Bread of Life, organized by the Religious Education
Committee. Bring baked goods to sell
Sunday, April 25, Noon
Meeting of the First Parish in Malden
Fellowship Hall. All voting
members are urged to attend
Sunday, April 25, 1 – 4 p.m.
All Faiths Festival
City of Malden. Visit more than
20 houses of worship at this annual event. Visit AllFaithsFestival.com for information, a schedule, and a list
of participating houses of worship
Thursday, April 29, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Bread of Life community meal
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Washington
Street, Malden. Help prepare and serve the community meal for Malden-based
Bread of Life. First Parish volunteers assist with the meal preparation
on the fifth Thursday of months with five Thursdays.
Thursday, April 29, 6:30 p.m.
Hatha Yoga
Richardson Chapel
Sunday, May 2, 10:30 a.m.
Pledge Sunday/religious education
Sanctuary.
Worship leaders: Rev. Clement and Rev. Horst. Childcare for infants
and toddlers provided from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at no charge. Religious
education for children begins at 10:30 when everyone gathers in the
sanctuary. Coffee and conversation at 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall;
bring brunch food to share.
Thursday, May 6, 6:30 p.m.
Hatha Yoga
Richardson Chapel
Friday, May 7, Noon
Lunch with the Ministers
Durgin Hall. Rev. Clement and
Rev. Horst invite you to lunch! Soup and bread served. Bring a bag lunch.
Coffee, tea, and soft drinks provided
Sunday, May 9, 10:30 a.m.
Music Sunday/religious education
Sanctuary. Annual Mother’s
Day celebration features First Parish members, choir, and guest artists.
Childcare for infants and toddlers provided from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at
no charge. Religious education for children begins at 10:30 when everyone
gathers in the sanctuary. Coffee and conversation at 11:30 in the
Fellowship Hall; bring brunch food to share.
Sunday, May 16, 10:30 a.m.
Celebration of Community/religious
education
Sanctuary. New members welcomed.
Childcare for infants and toddlers provided from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at
no charge. Religious education for children begins at 10:30 when everyone
gathers in the sanctuary. Coffee and conversation at 11:30 in the
Fellowship Hall; bring brunch food to share.
Sunday, May 16, 2 – 6 p.m.
Boston Drum Circle
Fellowship Hall.
Join the rhythm of the sacred drumming circle with master drummer, dancer,
and teacher Kelle Sparta and the Boston Drum Circle. Beginning drummers
gather at 2 followed by open drumming and dancing at 3. Drummers, dancers,
and singers of all abilities are welcome along with older children and
teens. Drums and rhythm instruments are available to share. $7 donation
requested. Visit Meetup.com/Boston-Drum-Circle to join the Meetup group! The drum circle
gathers the third Sunday of every month.
Friday, May 21, 7 p.m.
Book Club
Discussion of Emma by Jane Austen.
Enjoy a good discussion, lots of laughs, and good fellowship. New
members are welcome!
Sunday, May 23, 10:30 a.m.
Worship service/religious education
Sanctuary. Childcare for infants
and toddlers provided from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at no charge. Religious
education for children begins at 10:30 when everyone gathers in the
sanctuary. Coffee and conversation at 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall;
bring brunch food to share.
Sunday, May 30, 10:30 a.m.
Worship service/religious education
Sanctuary. Memorial Day commemoration.
Childcare for infants and toddlers provided from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at
no charge. Religious education for children begins at 10:30 when everyone
gathers in the sanctuary. Coffee and conversation at 11:30 in the
Fellowship Hall; bring brunch food to share.
Friday, June 4, Noon
Lunch with the Ministers
Durgin Hall. Rev. Clement and
Rev. Horst invite you to lunch! Soup and bread served. Bring a bag lunch.
Coffee, tea, and soft drinks provided
Sunday, June 6, 10:30 a.m.
Worship service/religious education
Sanctuary. Childcare for infants
and toddlers provided from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at no charge. Religious
education for children begins at 10:30 when everyone gathers in the
sanctuary. Coffee and conversation at 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall;
bring brunch food to share.
Sunday, June 13, 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday/Flower Communion
Sanctuary. Childcare for infants
and toddlers provided from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at no charge. Religious
education for children begins at 10:30 when everyone gathers in the
sanctuary. Coffee and conversation at 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall;
bring brunch food to share.
Sunday, June 13, noon
Church picnic
Front lawn. Bring a salad or
dessert to share. Grilled items and beverages provided. All
welcome.
Sunday, June 21, 2 – 6 p.m.
Boston Drum Circle
Fellowship Hall.
Join the rhythm of the sacred drumming circle with master drummer, dancer,
and teacher Kelle Sparta and the Boston Drum Circle. Beginning drummers
gather at 2 followed by open drumming and dancing at 3. Drummers, dancers,
and singers of all abilities are welcome along with older children and
teens. Drums and rhythm instruments are available to share. $7 donation
requested. Visit Meetup.com/Boston-Drum-Circle to join the Meetup group! The drum circle
gathers the third Sunday of every month.
