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67th Annual Plant and Craft Fair At First Parish on the Bedford Common

by Bedford School Department
March 31, 2023
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First Parish Plant & Craft Fair Face Book Page First Parish Plant & Craft Fair Crafter Sign Up…

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Spirit of Democracy Series Returns to First Parish on April 2 with Sophia Hall

by The Bedford Citizen
March 17, 2023
1 min read

After a Covid hiatus, The First Parish in Bedford, Unitarian Universalist, announces the return of the Spirit of Democracy speaker series. Sophia…

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Irish Celebration

by Bedford School Department
February 27, 2023
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A Family Event featuring: Members of our very own Carroll Clan: Ian, Emory, Eloise, and Carlough;  Celtic music experts Emily Peterson and…

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American Classics Presents Songs from the Movies  – Feb. 26 at First Parish

by The Bedford Citizen
February 16, 2023
1 min read

The magic of music from the movies is the theme of the American Classics concert on Sunday, Feb. 26 at First Parish…

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Valentine Concert at First Parish in Bedford Feb. 12

by Dorothy Bergin
February 3, 2023
1 min read

“True Love,” this year’s Valentine concert at First Parish in Bedford on Feb 12, will highlight mezzo-soprano Cynthia Mork, baritone Ben Sears,…

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The Gallery Artist Showcase Opening

by The Bedford Citizen
January 25, 2023
1 min read

The Gallery at the First Parish Church held an opening on Jan. 22 for its current display, showcasing the work of artists…

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Minister: Protest Part of ‘a Larger Conversation about Racial Inequity’

by Mike Rosenberg
January 24, 2023
5 mins read

Rev. John Gibbons, minister emeritus of the First Parish Church on the Common, was part of a group occupying the office of…

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The Gallery @First Parish on the Common Celebrates 10 Years of Art

by Doris Smith
January 11, 2023
2 mins read

This past Sunday, there was a reception celebrating 10 years of bringing art from a variety of artists to the First Parish…

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Beethoven Birthday Celebration!

by Bedford School Department
November 27, 2022
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Beethoven Birthday Celebration! December 16, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. at First Parish Church Paul-André Bempéchat, piano PROGRAM Piano Sonata No. 21 in…

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“Celebrating Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Musical Soul of England” with Bradford Conner

by Bedford School Department
November 18, 2022
1 min read

Please join us for this free HYBRID event — both IN-PERSON and via Zoom:   Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) is considered to…

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Kammerwerke Double Wind Quintet Concert

by Bedford School Department
May 7, 2022
1 min read

As we return to live performance, masks, which have been such a part of our lives during the pandemic, are a central…

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“You’re Not Going to Believe What Happened in Turkmenistan!” – Free Zoom presentation by Rebecca Neale

by Bob Dorer
December 15, 2021
1 min read

On September 12, 2001, Rebecca Neale learned of the 9/11 terror attacks as told to her in Uzbek. Her friend recounted what…

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“The Bells of Christmas” – Free Zoom presentation by Bradford Conner, Music & Choral Director at First Parish in Bedford

by Bob Dorer
November 13, 2021
1 min read

Some of the most significant moments in history have been defined by the presence of bells.  Besides the obvious connection with music,…

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Easter Dawn service at Fawn Lake

by Bob Dorer
March 5, 2021
1 min read

The 70th annual Easter Dawn Service, an ecumenical, lay-led worship service, will be held on Sunday, April 4, between 6:30am and 10:00am.…

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Valentine’s Day Virtual Sing-Along at First Parish in Bedford

by Bob Dorer
February 8, 2021
1 min read

On Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 4 p.m., the Music Director of First Parish, Bedford, Brad Conner, will host a Valentines concert/sing…

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Pre-Auction Live Viewing of Works by David Moore

by Bob Dorer
October 22, 2020
1 min read

LIVE VIEWING of works by David Moore, one of Boston’s most accomplished and respected artistic talents  This event is sponsored by the…

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The Suffragists Who Lived Next Door ~ The 19th Amendment in Bedford

by The Bedford Citizen
August 18, 2020
8 mins read

  They were called “Soapbox Suffragists.” They would arrive in a town with a wooden box to stand on, set up on…

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Covid-19 ~ Testing Tuesdays will Continue in Bedford for the Foreseeable Future

by The Bedford Citizen
June 25, 2020
1 min read

Covid-19 testing will take place at First Parish on Bedford Common (75 The Great Road) every Tuesday for the foreseeable future. The…

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Easter Services, and Messages from Bedford Clergy

by The Bedford Citizen
April 9, 2020
2 mins read

Although social distancing and prohibitions against gatherings of more than 10 people have closed churches in Bedford, Easter services are still planned.…

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Valentine’s Concert – Berlin to Beethoven

by Bob Dorer
January 25, 2020
1 min read

Join Cynthia Mork, Ben Sears, Brad Conner and Nathan Kimble for a wonderful medley of songs by Irving Berlin, all with a…

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An Obituary: Mary Aloyse Firestone

by The Bedford Citizen
December 23, 2019
1 min read

Mary Aloyse Firestone passed away on December 20, 2019. Ms. Firestone was an artist and information specialist. A member of First Parish,…

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Back Bay Ringers at First Parish in Bedford

by Bob Dorer
November 30, 2019
1 min read

The First Parish Music Committee is delighted to present a concert by the Back Bay Ringers on Saturday, December 7th at 2:00…

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Haunted Happenings in Bedford ~ October 25 and 26

by The Bedford Citizen
October 19, 2019
1 min read

At least three great community Halloween events will take place in Bedford next weekend, October 25 and 26.…

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