The Parish Jazz Band will present its annual summer jazz-infused Service. The Band will play numbers by Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Rodgers & Hart, and debut a new song, “Sunburn,” by local composer, Phil Myers, featuring jazz vocalist Sara Beauvais. Michael Paladini, the Band’s Musical Director, will deliver the service’s homily, “No Crystal Ball,” on making the most of the time we have left.

Child care will be provided in lower Fellowship Hall.

“Present Moment, Precious Moment”, reflections on healing drawn from teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Anne Yeomans, a psychotherapist, has taught workshops on non-violence and healing dialogue, and facilitated countless women’s circles in the U.S. and abroad. A poet and grandmother, Anne lives in Western Mass.

Amy Gay and Karen Ross “The Role of Dialogue in Understanding.” Come experience dialogue as a communication process that allows us to deeply listen and better understand each person’s perspective. Dialogue questions will be focused the First Parish’s transition to a new minister.

Mike Pfitzer and Sanghee Kim will lead us in an old fashioned hymn sing, sharing the importance of these songs in our movement and our life. And yes, you will be able to call our your favorite hymn for all to sing! There will be both traditional hymns and contemporary songs.