Friday, May 1, Noon - Lunch with the Minister
Durgin Hall. Rev. Horst invites you to lunch! Bring a bag lunch and Rev. Horst prepares the soup. Coffee and beverages provided.
Sunday, May 3, 9 a.m. - First Sunday Prayer Circle
Richardson Chapel. Join Rev. Horst for an hour of contemplative prayer and silent meditation prior to Sunday morning worship. Bring a reading, poem, or prayer to share or an object or photograph for the altar. Childcare provided
Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Spring Outing
Members and friends of the Saugus and Malden congregations gather at Breakheart Reservation on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for our annual walk through the woods! We meet at the information center, 177 Forest Street, Saugus. Bring sunscreen, water, and a brown bag lunch to enjoy. Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment and Friends of Breakheart celebrate the reservation’s 75th anniversary with a “It’s New to You” swap from noon to 4 p.m. You may bring an item in usable and good condition to leave or take another treasure home with you or both!
Boston Drum Circle gathers on May 17
Join the rhythm of the sacred drumming circle with master drummer, dancer, and teacher Kelle Sparta on Sunday afternoon, May 17, from 2 – 6 for the inaugural drum and dance event with the Boston Drum Circle: Dance, Jump, and Jive! All are welcome into the circle to drum, dance, or sing! Visit Meetup.com/Boston-Drum-Circle to RSVP
Friday, May 22, 7 p.m., Community Movie Series presents Planet B-Boy
Richardson Chapel. This Tribeca Film Festival selection presents the underground world of break dancing, charting the highs and lows of five B-boy teams practicing for the “Battle of the Year.” Combining dance footage from Japan, Germany, South Korea, France, and the U.S., documentarian Benson Lee reveals that break dancing hasn't faded into history but has evolved into a remarkable art form. The 95-minute film is not rated. Admission is free, refreshments are served, and a discussion follows the movie screening. Co-sponsored by the Social Justice Committee at the First Parish
Sunday, May 24, noon - Rededication of Patricia Barriss and Margaret Bell Memorial Garden
Elm Street entrance. All welcome to the rededication of the garden created in memory of two beloved church members. Made possible through a generous gift from Eloise Wellington
Malden Arts hosts salon on June 4
Malden Arts hosts its third salon at the First Parish on Thursday, June 4, from 7 - 9 p.m.. Designed to be a quarterly, open-ended forum for the arts, the salon provides opportunities for discussion, networking, and collaboration for those interested in furthering the arts in Malden. Come and meet other artists and art supporters, publicize your activities, share your ideas, plan events, and envision the future of the arts in Malden. Visit MaldenArts.com for more information
Friday, June 5, Noon - Lunch with the Minister
Durgin Hall. Rev. Horst invites you to lunch! Bring a bag lunch and Rev. Horst prepares the soup. Coffee and beverages provided.
Sunday, June 7, 9 a.m. - First Sunday Prayer Circle
Richardson Chapel. Join Rev. Horst for an hour of contemplative prayer and silent meditation prior to Sunday morning worship. Bring a reading, poem, or prayer to share or an object or photograph for the altar. Childcare provided
Sunday, June 7, 11:30 a.m. - Congregational Portrait
Front lawn. All Saugus and Malden church members and friends welcome
Sunday, June 7, noon - Church Picnic
Front lawn. Bring a salad or dessert to share. Grill items and beverages provided. Children and families welcome
