Please join us for Vespers, a contemplative gathering that includes readings of poetry and prayers, quiet time for reflection, ‘lectio divina,’ and music on a different theme each week.

During lectio, a piece is read three times by volunteers followed by opportunities for brief responses around words, images or concepts that particularly resonate. We end each gathering with a blessing.

We will meet each Wednesday from 7-8pm via Zoom

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85003579559

There will be a Zoom Waiting Room and the host will let you in.

Vespers will be led most weeks by Rev. Denise Van Vooren

Every Thursday at 11:00am Eastern

Please join us to experience a little bit of First Parish history through listening to recorded sermons from Elea’s early days as minister in Groton.  Each week we spend a few minutes greeting each other and listen to a sermon (20 minutes) with time for conversation afterwards.

Come once in a while.  Come every week.  Come in your comfy clothes.

All are welcome.

For Zoom link and more information email: welcome@uugroton.org

The Welcoming Team invites you to join us at the church once each month to write birthday cards to First Parish members, friends, & family. We will provide all the supplies, names, and addresses, in addition to mailing the completed cards after each gathering.

We hope you’ll drop-in, have a cupcake, and enjoy the fun and connection of wishing each other a Happy Birthday. No artistic ability or great penmanship needed. No signing up or commitment required.

Everyone is welcome! Please pass the word.

Hope to see you there!
Welcoming Team

Please join us for Vespers, a contemplative gathering that includes readings of poetry and prayers, quiet time for reflection, ‘lectio divina,’ and music on a different theme each week.

During lectio, a piece is read three times by volunteers followed by opportunities for brief responses around words, images or concepts that particularly resonate. We end each gathering with a blessing.

We will meet each Wednesday from 7-8pm via Zoom

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85003579559

There will be a Zoom Waiting Room and the host will let you in.

Vespers will be led most weeks by Rev. Denise Van Vooren

Every Thursday at 11:00am Eastern

Please join us to experience a little bit of First Parish history through listening to recorded sermons from Elea’s early days as minister in Groton.  Each week we spend a few minutes greeting each other and listen to a sermon (20 minutes) with time for conversation afterwards.

Come once in a while.  Come every week.  Come in your comfy clothes.

All are welcome.

For Zoom link and more information email: welcome@uugroton.org

Join us each month on the 2nd Friday night for Movie Night.

Doors open at 6:30pm with film starting at 7pm followed by discussion. The target audience is adults. Kids are welcome.

Season 2022 – 2023

July 8, 2022  Whale Rider (info)

Aug 12, 2022 The Imitation Game (info)

Sept 9, 2022  The Sting (info)

Oct 14, 2022  The King’s Speech (info)

Nov 11, 2022  The Perfect Storm (info)

Jan 13, 2023  On the Waterfront (info)

Feb 10, 2023 Planes, Trains and Automobiles (info)

March 10, 2023 A Beautiful Mind (info)

April 14, 2023 Good Will Hunting (info)

May 12, 2023 Bill Crystal: 700 Sundays (info)

June 9, 2023 Million Dollar Baby (info)

July 14, 2023  Rebecca (1940) (info)

Click here for the Request-a-Movie Form.

For questions please email welcome@uugroton.org.
We look forward to seeing you!

A monthly discussion group on the book Starry Messenger (2022) by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Each month, members of the group will discuss the author’s ideas and their personal perspective on two chapters of the book. The first meeting will discuss Truth & Beauty (chapter 1) and Exploration & Discovery (chapter 2).

Please join us for Vespers, a contemplative gathering that includes readings of poetry and prayers, quiet time for reflection, ‘lectio divina,’ and music on a different theme each week.

During lectio, a piece is read three times by volunteers followed by opportunities for brief responses around words, images or concepts that particularly resonate. We end each gathering with a blessing.

We will meet each Wednesday from 7-8pm via Zoom

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85003579559

There will be a Zoom Waiting Room and the host will let you in.

Vespers will be led most weeks by Rev. Denise Van Vooren

Every Thursday at 11:00am Eastern

Please join us to experience a little bit of First Parish history through listening to recorded sermons from Elea’s early days as minister in Groton.  Each week we spend a few minutes greeting each other and listen to a sermon (20 minutes) with time for conversation afterwards.

Come once in a while.  Come every week.  Come in your comfy clothes.

All are welcome.

For Zoom link and more information email: welcome@uugroton.org

Please join us for Vespers, a contemplative gathering that includes readings of poetry and prayers, quiet time for reflection, ‘lectio divina,’ and music on a different theme each week.

During lectio, a piece is read three times by volunteers followed by opportunities for brief responses around words, images or concepts that particularly resonate. We end each gathering with a blessing.

We will meet each Wednesday from 7-8pm via Zoom

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85003579559

There will be a Zoom Waiting Room and the host will let you in.

Vespers will be led most weeks by Rev. Denise Van Vooren

Every Thursday at 11:00am Eastern

Please join us to experience a little bit of First Parish history through listening to recorded sermons from Elea’s early days as minister in Groton.  Each week we spend a few minutes greeting each other and listen to a sermon (20 minutes) with time for conversation afterwards.

Come once in a while.  Come every week.  Come in your comfy clothes.

All are welcome.

For Zoom link and more information email: welcome@uugroton.org

Join us on the 4th Friday if each month for Game Night. We will have tables setup in the Vestry with different traditional games for people to choose from (Parcheesi, Trouble, Trivial Pursuit, Apples-to-Apples, Banana-gram, Boggle, Uno, and standard playing cards) or bring your own game.

Spectators are welcome!

Snacks are provided.

For questions or suggestions please text 508-572-6650 or email welcome@uugroton.org.
We look forward to seeing you!

Please join us for Vespers, a contemplative gathering that includes readings of poetry and prayers, quiet time for reflection, ‘lectio divina,’ and music on a different theme each week.

During lectio, a piece is read three times by volunteers followed by opportunities for brief responses around words, images or concepts that particularly resonate. We end each gathering with a blessing.

We will meet each Wednesday from 7-8pm via Zoom

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85003579559

There will be a Zoom Waiting Room and the host will let you in.

Vespers will be led most weeks by Rev. Denise Van Vooren

Every Thursday at 11:00am Eastern

Please join us to experience a little bit of First Parish history through listening to recorded sermons from Elea’s early days as minister in Groton.  Each week we spend a few minutes greeting each other and listen to a sermon (20 minutes) with time for conversation afterwards.

Come once in a while.  Come every week.  Come in your comfy clothes.

All are welcome.

For Zoom link and more information email: welcome@uugroton.org

The Welcoming Team invites you to join us at the church once each month to write birthday cards to First Parish members, friends, & family. We will provide all the supplies, names, and addresses, in addition to mailing the completed cards after each gathering.

We hope you’ll drop-in, have a cupcake, and enjoy the fun and connection of wishing each other a Happy Birthday. No artistic ability or great penmanship needed. No signing up or commitment required.

Everyone is welcome! Please pass the word.

Hope to see you there!
Welcoming Team

Please join us for Vespers, a contemplative gathering that includes readings of poetry and prayers, quiet time for reflection, ‘lectio divina,’ and music on a different theme each week.

During lectio, a piece is read three times by volunteers followed by opportunities for brief responses around words, images or concepts that particularly resonate. We end each gathering with a blessing.

We will meet each Wednesday from 7-8pm via Zoom

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85003579559

There will be a Zoom Waiting Room and the host will let you in.

Vespers will be led most weeks by Rev. Denise Van Vooren

Every Thursday at 11:00am Eastern

Please join us to experience a little bit of First Parish history through listening to recorded sermons from Elea’s early days as minister in Groton.  Each week we spend a few minutes greeting each other and listen to a sermon (20 minutes) with time for conversation afterwards.

Come once in a while.  Come every week.  Come in your comfy clothes.

All are welcome.

For Zoom link and more information email: welcome@uugroton.org

Join us each month on the 2nd Friday night for Movie Night.

Doors open at 6:30pm with film starting at 7pm followed by discussion. The target audience is adults. Kids are welcome.

Season 2022 – 2023

July 8, 2022  Whale Rider (info)

Aug 12, 2022 The Imitation Game (info)

Sept 9, 2022  The Sting (info)

Oct 14, 2022  The King’s Speech (info)

Nov 11, 2022  The Perfect Storm (info)

Jan 13, 2023  On the Waterfront (info)

Feb 10, 2023 Planes, Trains and Automobiles (info)

March 10, 2023 A Beautiful Mind (info)

April 14, 2023 Good Will Hunting (info)

May 12, 2023 Bill Crystal: 700 Sundays (info)

June 9, 2023 Million Dollar Baby (info)

July 14, 2023  Rebecca (1940) (info)

Click here for the Request-a-Movie Form.

For questions please email welcome@uugroton.org.
We look forward to seeing you!

Please join us for Vespers, a contemplative gathering that includes readings of poetry and prayers, quiet time for reflection, ‘lectio divina,’ and music on a different theme each week.

During lectio, a piece is read three times by volunteers followed by opportunities for brief responses around words, images or concepts that particularly resonate. We end each gathering with a blessing.

We will meet each Wednesday from 7-8pm via Zoom

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85003579559

There will be a Zoom Waiting Room and the host will let you in.

Vespers will be led most weeks by Rev. Denise Van Vooren

Every Thursday at 11:00am Eastern

Please join us to experience a little bit of First Parish history through listening to recorded sermons from Elea’s early days as minister in Groton.  Each week we spend a few minutes greeting each other and listen to a sermon (20 minutes) with time for conversation afterwards.

Come once in a while.  Come every week.  Come in your comfy clothes.

All are welcome.

For Zoom link and more information email: welcome@uugroton.org

A monthly discussion group on the book Starry Messenger (2022) by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Each month, members of the group will discuss the author’s ideas and their personal perspective on two chapters of the book. The first meeting will discuss Truth & Beauty (chapter 1) and Exploration & Discovery (chapter 2).