Our mission is to Nurture the Spirit, Grow in Community, and Help Heal the World.
A Message From Our Minister
September 2026
September is shaping up to be an extraordinary month at First Parish as we celebrate the 200th Anniversary of our beloved Meeting House. Our celebration week – September 20-27 – is chock full of events that embody the welcoming spirit of this building, and that remind us of our deep connections to the people and organizations that swirl around us here in Portland.
It would be tempting to think about that weeklong celebration as a mere look backwards. Far from it! Just as each Sunday’s worship service gives us the spiritual grounding to embrace the work of social justice, our celebrations help us remember how deeply we are grounded in all that came before – in order to make “good trouble” in the days ahead.
This idea is beautifully embodied in the “History Through Performance: 200th Anniversary Benefit Concert” on Wednesday, September 23. Together, we’ll take a journey through time that celebrates the people who have made this sacred spot vital and dynamic for so many years.
Join us every Sunday at 10am – and for our many special events – as we strive each day to fulfill our mission to “Nurture the Spirit, Grow in Community, and Help Heal the World.”
See you at church!
Greetings from First Parish!
Upcoming Worship Services
September 20 | 10 am
The Most Sacred and Delightful Moments
Rev. Norman Allen
September 27 | 10 am
A Monument of Liberality
Rev. Norman Allen
October 4 | 10 am
Sheep Butt Theology: A Blessing of the Animals
Rev. Norman Allen
October 11 | 10 am
Sovereignty + Allyship
Maulian Bryant