All members and friends of First Parish are notified that the Annual Business Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 12:30 pm in the Meetinghouse. Please note that childcare will be available for those attending in-person. Voting members who cannot attend in person may participate through a Zoom link. Registration is required for in person and online attendees at this meeting.  

Follow this link to register.

Only voting members will be able to vote on items brought before the body.  If you are not sure of your voting status, please contact Carol Lewis no later than May 31, 2024. 

Here is the agenda for the meeting:

• Chalice Lighting and Opening Words
• Reading of the Covenant of Right Relations
• Call to Order 
• Discussion of removing Robert’s Rules from our by-laws.
• Overview of 2023-2024 Accomplishments & Board Priorities for 2024-2025
• Parish House Chimney Project
  • Letter from the Governing Board 
  • Vote that the line of credit from endowment to congregation be increased to $1 million and the maturity date extended to June 10, 2036.
• Presentation of FY2025 Budget, Discussion, Vote
  • Budget Proposal in PDF and Excel
  • FY25 Budget Narrative in PDF and MSWord
• Recognition of Retiring Board Members 
• Election of Board Members
  • Slate of Candidates in PDF and MSWord