Covenant Groups

Because there are only three covenant group sessions left in the 2009-2010 church year, we will not be accepting any new members. Please check this space next August 2010 for news about joining the 2010-2011 Covenant Groups.

In a large congregation like First Parish (FP), it can be difficult to develop and maintain friendships and a feeling of community. FP has created a Covenant Group program to provide the opportunity to develop friendships, a deeper sense of community, and the opportunity to explore spiritual meaning with others in a small group setting outside of Sunday service. Covenant Groups are open to all members and friends of First Parish.

Covenant Groups are comprised of 6 to 11 people who meet for two hours each month sharing their views on selected spiritual issues. Each group will be guided by trained facilitators who support a forum for deepening our spirituality and faith in an intimate and safe setting.

Meetings focus on topics developed by FP members and by other UU congregations. Topics that Covenant Groups have discussed included God as a Metaphor, Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Endings and Beginnings. In addition, each group will carry out a small service project, giving back to the church community and the wider world. Some groups meet once a month; others meet more often. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information.

September through March, you can join a Covenant Group by filling out the Covenant Group Registration Form. There will be live link to the form starting in August.