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SUMMARY:First Parish Financial and Budget Review
DESCRIPTION: First Parish leadership will host sessions to review the upcoming budget (FY 2026-2027):\n\n\nSunday\, April 26\, Sanctuary\, after coffee hour (around noon)\nWednesday\, April 29\, 7pm\, Zoom (click here to join the Zoom)\n\nIf you are not able to attend either of these sessions and you want to be in the know\, or if you have any questions\, please email FP Treasurer Carolyn Hodges (Treasurer@firstparish.info).
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/first-parish-financial-and-budget-review-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T133000
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SUMMARY:First Parish Annual Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting will be at 11:30 AM on Sunday\, May 3\, 2026\, at 630 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington\, Massachusetts. The meeting will be an in-person meeting\, with voting available only in-person\, as per the First Parish bylaws\, and there will be a livestream via Zoom. \nZoom attendees are NOT required to register for this meeting. Zoom attendees will be able to hear/read captions and see the meeting\, but they will not be able to speak or vote. If you would like to watch the Zoom livestream\, you may do so by clicking here. \nAnnual Meeting is a time to come together and make decisions about the life of First Parish. In addition to electing officers and leaders\, members vote on a budget in line with our values. We celebrate the many gifts we share and thank our talented\, dedicated volunteers who foster a beloved community. \nAccording to the Warrant (the official agenda)\, First Parish will have three big agenda items this year: (1) electing officers and Parish Committee members\, (2) voting on the proposed budget for FY 26-27\, and (3) voting on the election of our Settled Minister Search Committee\, a 7-person team selected from a list of 11 nominees.\n\nOther details: Childcare will be available for members attending the Annual Meeting. Please sign up in advance for childcare by contacting clerk@firstparish.info. \n“Kids’ Annual Meeting” (11:30am – 2:00pm)\, Parlor \nFamilies – bring your children to the “Kids’ Annual Meeting” this year for a fun way to take part in shared governance while grownups join the First Parish Annual Meeting. Childcare\, games\, & democracy included! \nMaterials related to the Annual meeting are posted.\nClick on the links below to view or download posted materials. \nLinked Materials for Review:\n1. Warrant 2026\n2.  Intro Letter to the Congregation\n3. Congregational Meeting Tips 2026\n4. Role Expectations for Settled Minister Search Committee\n5. Search Committee Bios\n6. Officer and Parish Committee Bios 2026\n7. Annual Report 2026 (PW: thespire) Please note: The “Document Tabs” panel on the left side of this report will direct you to each individual section for easy navigation.\n8. Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/first-parish-annual-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T170855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
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SUMMARY:Staffing at First Parish: Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:What are the possibilities for staffing in the coming years? Join the Transition Team to discuss what we’ve learned from peer congregations and how we can creatively navigate our budget to support the ministries we love. Whether you’re interested in the data or the vision\, your participation is vital. \nJoin one of these Sessions:  \n\nSaturday\, May 16\, 3–5 PM (In-person\, Parlor)\nMonday\, May 18\, 7:30 – 9PM  on Zoom (click here to join)\n\nBackground Information: You can review the full report on our survey of other congregations here.  During the sessions\, we will also walk through the specific costs that make up our personnel budget to ensure everyone has a clear picture of our financial landscape. \nAs always\, we welcome your comments on staffing and other aspects of First Parish life!   Find us or email transitionteam@firstparish.info.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/staffing-at-first-parish-where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260507T144257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning the Work of Covenant - Covenant Task Force Drop-In Offering
DESCRIPTION:The Covenant Task Force (CTF) invites you to join them in the Parlor\, after worship\, on Sunday\, May 17th. We are volunteers collaborating with the ministers\, Parish Committee\, Transition Team and Safe Congregations Committee to craft an all-congregation covenant as a part of our settled minister search process. \nAt that time you will be able to review examples of covenants created by other congregations of our size. These examples were gathered by our Transition Team in their on-going work to provide information about a variety of topics as we move forward in our search for our next lead minister. \nAs you scan these documents we encourage you to notice keywords\, phrases\, and Unitarian Universalist values shared by all. Members of the CTF will be on hand to listen to your thoughts\, offer ways for you to make suggestions about the creation of ours\, and gather feedback. \nFor those who can not be with us that day we will be posting a full listing of the covenants on-line for your review\, as well as methods of sharing your feedback to us. \nWe hope to see you then! \nCovenant Task Force:\nTali Avery\, Anthony Fernandez\, Julie Garry (Transition Team Liaison)\, Amy Hadley\, and Tina Schultz
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/beginning-the-work-of-covenant-covenant-task-force-drop-in-offering/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T170938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
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SUMMARY:Staffing at First Parish: Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:What are the possibilities for staffing in the coming years? Join the Transition Team to discuss what we’ve learned from peer congregations and how we can creatively navigate our budget to support the ministries we love. Whether you’re interested in the data or the vision\, your participation is vital. \nJoin one of these Sessions:  \n\nSaturday\, May 16\, 3–5 PM (In-person\, Parlor)\nMonday\, May 18\, 7:30 – 9PM  on Zoom (click here to join)\n\nBackground Information: You can review the full report on our survey of other congregations here.  During the sessions\, we will also walk through the specific costs that make up our personnel budget to ensure everyone has a clear picture of our financial landscape. \nAs always\, we welcome your comments on staffing and other aspects of First Parish life!   Find us or email transitionteam@firstparish.info.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/staffing-at-first-parish-where-do-we-go-from-here-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T174739Z
CREATED:20260601T172900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T174739Z
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SUMMARY:Front Corner Project Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join the team working with the landscape architects after worship on Sunday\, June 7 in the Sanctuary for an update on the redesign of our front corner (at Mass Ave and Pleasant St)\, and an opportunity for you to share your feedback. Click here to join on Zoom if you are unable to join in person.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/front-corner-project-presentation/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Outdoors,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T130000
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SUMMARY:Staffing Structure Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Parish Committee and the Transition team to learn about existing and possible staffing structures and our budget constraints\, and share your ideas about the needs of First Parish in the future.  (Light snacks will be provided.) \nIf you are unable to attend this in-person offering\, we are offering an alternate Zoom session on Wednesday\, October 7 at 8pm. \nFor background and to prepare for the conversation \, check out the Transition Team’s newsletter post with information they gleaned from surveying other churches of our size about staffing structure\, finances\, and systems.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/staffing-structure-discussion/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T211500
DTSTAMP:20260930T175311Z
CREATED:20260925T160550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T175311Z
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SUMMARY:Staffing Structure Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Parish Committee and the Transition team on Zoom to learn about existing and possible staffing structures and our budget constraints\, and share your ideas about the needs of First Parish in the future. This is an alternative to Sunday’s in-person offering – you do not need to attend both. \nFor background and to prepare for the conversation \, check out the Transition Team’s newsletter post with information they gleaned from surveying other churches of our size about staffing structure\, finances\, and systems.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/staffing-structure-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
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SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
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SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20261005T230212Z
CREATED:20260918T162830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T230212Z
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SUMMARY:Break Barriers\, Build Beliefs Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Settled Minister Search Committee invites everyone in the congregation to attend the Break Barriers\, Build Beliefs (B4) Workshop online or in person*. \nThis interactive experience\, led by a UUA-trained facilitator\, promotes inclusive thinking and helps prevent discrimination in our search for a new minister. \nTogether\, First Parish attendees will: \n\nConsider the hopes\, expectations\, and concerns they have for a new minister\nLearn more about the ministerial search process\nExplore how creating categories and putting people in them interferes with choosing the best candidate.\n\n*For those gathering in the meeting house\, lunch will be served and childcare will be provided! \nRegistration is required – click here to register.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/break-barriers-build-beliefs-workshop/
LOCATION:Vestry and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T200000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
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SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003662-1792522800-1792526400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003663-1792699200-1792702800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003664-1792850400-1792854000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003665-1792929600-1792933200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T200000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003666-1793041200-1793044800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T200000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003667-1793127600-1793131200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003668-1793300400-1793304000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T190000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003669-1793383200-1793386800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T130000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003670-1793534400-1793538000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T130000
DTSTAMP:20261022T190027Z
CREATED:20261015T185456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T190027Z
UID:10003694-1794137400-1794142800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Draft Congregational Covenant Listening Circles
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 8th\, the Covenant Task Force will host a Listening Circles event in the Sanctuary after worship to gather your thoughts and comments on our Draft Covenant. Light refreshments will be available\, and there will be free childcare. \nYour Covenant Task Force – Tali Avery\, Anthony Fernandez\, Julie Garry\, Amy Hadley and Tina Schultz – have crafted a Draft Covenant for the congregation to consider as we move forward in our search process. It has been shared with the ministers\, Parish Committee\, Transition Team and the Search Committee for their thoughts and comments\, and is available now on our website. \nAll are welcome – please register for this event online.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/draft-congregational-covenant-listening-circles/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T213000
DTSTAMP:20261022T190912Z
CREATED:20261022T190628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T190912Z
UID:10003699-1794254400-1794259800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Draft Congregational Covenant Listening Circles
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, November 9th\, the Covenant Task Force will host an online Listening Circles event at 8pm on Zoom to gather your thoughts and comments on our Draft Covenant. \nYour Covenant Task Force – Tali Avery\, Anthony Fernandez\, Julie Garry\, Amy Hadley and Tina Schultz – have crafted a Draft Covenant for the congregation to consider as we move forward in our search process. It has been shared with the ministers\, Parish Committee\, Transition Team and the Search Committee for their thoughts and comments\, and is available now on our website. \nAll are welcome – click here to join the Zoom.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/draft-congregational-covenant-listening-circles-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T203000
DTSTAMP:20261021T160215Z
CREATED:20261021T154650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T160215Z
UID:10003696-1794337200-1794342600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Financial Roundtable - 2026-27
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2026-2027 FINANCIAL ROUNDTABLE — Tuesday\, NOV 10th 7pm in the Parlor. (the meeting will end at 9pm). Committees- please be sure to send a representative to this session\, If possible\, please RSVP to me and Annie Hewitt (Assistant Treasurer) by email using:  Treasurer@FirstParish.info \n\nThe program year has started off with a flurry of activities and gatherings.  As our transition continues\, the community has many active priorities with special consideration to support the search and call of our next settled minister.   With so much to tackle\, let’s work smart and coordinate to ensure the top priorities of the year are covered —   We have invited members for Settled Search and Transition to join us\, working together we can ensure we tackle necessary actions as well as make space for fun and community.\n\n\nAgenda and materials:   Your group may already have specific documents\, timelines\, and goals to share – please send along to Carolyn by Saturday November  7th\, for distribution in advance of the session.\n \nQuestions?  Contact Carolyn Hodges\, Annie Hewitt at Treasurer@Firstparish.info.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/financial-roundtable-2026-27/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T123000
DTSTAMP:20261023T164650Z
CREATED:20261007T134050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T164650Z
UID:10003672-1795347000-1795350600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Online Voting for Congregational Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Should First Parish allow those who can’t attend Congregational Meetings in person to vote and participate online? Every Voice Matters. Right now\, some First Parish Members can’t vote & participate at Congregational Meetings because they’re traveling\, dealing with illness\, caring for family or have work obligations. We’re exploring changing the congregational bylaws to allow every First Parish member to participate and vote in Congregational Meetings- whether they’re in the sanctuary\, at home or across the country. Join us for a conversation about his proposed change and share your thoughts & questions.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/online-voting-for-congregational-meetings/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T210000
DTSTAMP:20261027T181719Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T181719Z
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SUMMARY:Online Voting for Congregational Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Should First Parish allow those who can’t attend Congregational Meetings in person to vote and participate online? Every Voice Matters. Right now\, some First Parish Members can’t vote & participate at Congregational Meetings because they’re traveling\, dealing with illness\, caring for family or have work obligations. We’re exploring changing the congregational bylaws to allow every First Parish member to participate and vote in Congregational Meetings- whether they’re in the sanctuary\, at home or across the country. Join us on Zoom for a conversation about this proposed change and share your thoughts & questions.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/online-voting-for-congregational-meetings-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight
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