1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Rev. Erica Federspiel Richmond, Parish Minister, preaching Worship service given July 12, 2026 Prayer by Loren Gomez, Worship Associate https://firstparish.info/ First Parish A liberal religious community, welcoming to all First gathered 1739 Rev. Erica returns from part one of her Sabbatical! Join us this Sunday as she preaches about something she rediscovered (but hadn’t felt in ages) during her time away …. boredom! What can boredom teach us? When does spiritual itchiness require action? When does it invite us to sink deeper? &amp;nbsp; Offering and Giving First The Giving First program donates 50% of the non-pledge offering each month to a charitable organization that we feel is consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles. The program began in November 2009, and First Parish has donated over $200,000 to more than 70 organizations. For June, July, and August of 2026, the Pink Haven Coalition will share half the offering collected during Sunday worship at First Parish. Pink Haven is a coalition of trans organizers, mutual-aid groups, progressive faith organizations, queer associations, and individual justice-lovers who are working together to create networks of safety and direct support for trans beloveds and their families who need to relocate, access healthcare across state lines, or stay as safe as possible where they are.. We know that liberation is a group project and that no one is free until everyone is free. We proclaim that trans lives are sacred. Pink Havens’ work centers trans lives and experiences, particularly the lives and experiences of BIPOC trans and gender expansive people. Learn more at their website: https://www.pinkhaven.org/. The remaining half of your offering supports the life and work of this Parish. To donate using your smartphone, you may text “fpuu” to 73256. Then follow the directions in the texts you receive. Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts https://firstparish.info <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42157465/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/42157465