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Thoughts from a Member of the Parish Committee
January 24 - Brian Kelly
First Parish Church and Temple Shalom Discuss Sharing Spaces
January 17 - Melinda Collins
More Thoughts from the Parish Committee
I love this graphic. It applies equally to the concrete and the abstract, whether it be adopting new ways to be healthy, like exercising or eating well; being as generous as you'd like to be in the face of uncertainty; or allowing for the possibility of a radical change in your thinking, or your life - or your church life.
Wishing us all the blessings of magic and the courage to get inside the circle. Melinda Collins, On behalf of the Parish Committee
Please join the Lotsa Helping Hands website set up to offer care to Chris and Rachel Hertel. Chris and Rachel are both facing medical issues at this time and have agreed that meal drop offs would be a great help. To join the website follow this link: www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/652476
First Parish’s Earth Centered-Spirituality Group
will celebrate Imbolc Ritual
Saturday February 4th at
7:00pm in the Parish Hall
it is the mid-point between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox...we’re already thinking spring! All are welcome! Any questions please call Mark Whall at 617-282-4075 or e-mail markonwall@gmail.com. We will share food and drink...see ya!
Peace, Love, and Dancing
Saturday, February 11, 2012
7pm-11:30pm in the Parish Hall
You're invited to the Sensational Psychedelic 60s Party
to kick off the 2012 annual budget drive! There will be music and dancing, food and beverages, and all sorts of groovy fun. Come early for live musical performances by First Parishioners, including Jeff Stoodt, Claudia Wellington, Pat Neves, Kim Perez-Gern, and Jonathan Ramage, then stay to dance the night away while Joel Hiller DJs. Prizes will be awarded for the best psychedelic 60s attire, and childcare will be available by donation. Not sure if this party is for you? Know that it is! You don’t need to bring anything, you don’t need to get a sitter, you don’t need to wear a costume, you don’t need to have a date. As John Lennon told us, all you need is love…
The raffle prizes for getting your pledge in by the Psychedelic 60’s party on Feb 11 are:
Second Annual Going to the Well Retreat
April 13-15 at Mount Saint Mary's Abbey
REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 12TH
Are you in need of spiritual reflection and renewal? Join Rev. Molly Housh Gordon for a weekend retreat. Learn new prayer techniques, share meals, and gather in contemplative worship. Stunning location and delightful accommodations. Friday, April 13, 7pm through Sunday, April 15, 9am. Cost is $100 per person. Lodging and Saturday’s dinner are included. Other meals will be brought to share. To register, contact Jamez: membership@fpmilton.org or 617-698-6329 x104
Did You Know
The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much it is whether we provide enough for those who have little. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Save the Date
Chocolate Auction
Coming to a Parish Hall near you on Feb 12!
Film
Work and Family 
Friday, February 3rd
at 7:00pm
in the Parish Hall
Father of My Children (2008), directed and written by Mia Hansen-Love, concerns a harried movie producer who is constantly on his cell phone. Gregoire is so busy that he is away from his family during the week. Only on weekends does he return to his country home to be with his wife and three daughters. more...
Farm Share Fresh Food Opportunity
with Temple Shalom
Temple Shalom has informed us that a nearby farm, Hilltop in Westport, MA, has a program to deliver 20 weeks of fresh produce to us here in Milton.
They will do this if a minimum of 10 families to buy farm shares.
NOTE - food will be delivered here to one agreed upon location. We will NOT have to go to the farm for pick up!
What's even better is that for every 10 farm shares purchased, the farm will add in one more for us to donate to the charity of our choice. Temple Shalom already has 7 families interested and we hope to get at least 3 more to make this happen. If you are interested in eating lots of delicious farm fresh vegies this summer, contact the Temple Shalom office at Office@TempleShalomOnLine.org or call 617-698-3394.
For more information on Hilltop Farm, go to www.hilltopfarmwestport.com
Once Upon a Time…
Up until the Civil War, town taxes were collected for the support of our church and Town Meeting was held in our Meetinghouse (hence the name). If you love history, come join an ad hoc group pursuing how First Parish might showcase our unique role in Milton's history for the Milton 350 Celebration in June. We are considering a presentation or open house that offers the history lesson currently available to Milton 5th graders, as well as Erik's video of last year, copies of our charter from the Legislature and other ideas. THIS WILL NOT BE A BIG TIME COMMITMENT but would benefit from the enthusiasm and ideas of history lovers!
If you have any interest in helping with this, please email Judith Darrell Kemp at tomnjude@comcast.net or Mallory Digges at malfd@aol.com.
Community & Parish Funds
To provide awareness among First Parish Milton of the work of our Community & Parish Funds, the Social Action Committee is collaborating with the FP Milton Social Worker to publish quarterly articles highlighting the growth and impact of these funds and opportunities to support the work of our Social Worker within the Milton community.
FP’s Holiday Gift Program:
Uniting Milton to bring Holiday Cheer
by Heather Ivone and 
Diane Ferrari
The call came into the office of First Parish’s Milton Residents Fund on a Tuesday in mid-December. A grandmother with guardianship of 5 grandchildren did not know how she was going to give her grandchildren a Christmas morning. She just did not have the resources to provide them with gifts this year. A day later, neatly wrapped and waiting to be picked up, were 25 gifts lovingly donated by participants in the Milton Residents Fund’s Holiday Gift Program ready to be delivered to the grandchildren. This is just one example of the impact this First Parish program has been making in the community of Milton for over 20 years.
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Volunteer Opportunity at Milton Hospital
Milton Hospital is looking for enthusiastic, friendly people to volunteer once each week on weekday afternoons from 12:30pm to 4:00pm. Volunteers will give directions, deliver materials to the lab, and help discharge patients. Please call Janet Evans, Director of Volunteers, at 617-313-1558. References and TB screening required. The hospital will offer a free meal on the day of service and a caring community.
Diapers Needed:
Milton Residents Fund Donation Request
We are looking for donations of size 4 diapers. Please leave by Trustees Office door at First Parish Milton. Thank you!
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