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SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 3. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date (online signup link forthcoming). View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2025 potluck dates: September 24\, October 29; December 3 \n2026 potluck dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; April 29; May 27 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2025-2026/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to First Parish from 10a-3p to give the gift of life! Please make an appointment in advance at redcrossblood.org\, in the ARC Blood Donor app\, or by calling 800-RED-CROSS. Thank you! Consider helping make this a success by reaching out to John at blooddrive@firstparish.info! First Parish volunteers welcome\, and I can help you if you’re interested in becoming an ARC volunteer! I’ve been one for 49 years\, and I’ve made 651 blood and platelet donations\, and there’re still folks in need. Please help? Thank you! \nBlood Drives are held at First Parish a few times during the church year: \nSaturday\, 8am – 2pm\, in the Vestry and/or Sanctuary: December 6\, 2025 \nWeekdays\, 10am – 3pm\, in the Vestry:  \n\nWednesday\, November 5\, 2025\nWednesday\, January 7\, 2026\nTuesday\, Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026\nWednesday\, March 4\, 2026\n\n \n\n\nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/red-cross-blood-drive/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Sanctuary on Saturdays / Vestry on Weekdays\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blood Drive,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T113000
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SUMMARY:Baby Shower for Rev. Stevie
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate Rev. Stevie\, Liz\, and their expanding family! During coffee hour on December 7\, there will be food\, music\, and\, of course\, cake. All ages are welcome! Please bring a favorite new or gently used children’s book to start Baby C’s library. Financial donations are also welcome online.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/baby-shower-for-rev-stevie/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Knitting Circles
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Knitting Circle will take place in the Damon Room starting on Sunday\, October 5\, from 11:30 to 1. The group is open and welcoming to all to all skill levels. Crocheters and other crafters welcome\, as well. No need to register to join – just drop in! \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/knitting-circles/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Damon
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T180000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Bazaar for Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Join Community Encampment for Palestine and the First Parish Peace and Justice in Israel/Palestine Working Group for a community-filled afternoon of fundraising & solidarity with vendors\, baked goods\, performances\, and MORE! \n \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/holiday-bazaar-for-palestine/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Conversations with the Ministers
DESCRIPTION:Conversation with the Ministers\nHosted by the Transition Team \nSaturday\, December 13\, 10 – 11:15 a.m. (Click here to join on Zoom)\nSunday\, December 14\, 11:45 – 1:00 p.m. (Sanctuary) – Childcare will be provided \nCurious to know more about the work of our three ministers? Join Rev. Jonipher\, Rev. Erica\, and Rev. Stevie for an opportunity to hear about their respective roles\, how they collaborate\, and what led to the decision to use honorifics. After getting a look behind the scenes\, you are warmly invited to share your thoughts about what you look for from our ministers and your hopes during this period of Interim Ministry and beyond.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/conversations-with-the-ministers/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T130000
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SUMMARY:Conversations with the Ministers
DESCRIPTION:Conversation with the Ministers\nHosted by the Transition Team \nSaturday\, December 13\, 10 – 11:15 a.m. (Click here to join on Zoom)\nSunday\, December 14\, 11:45 – 1:00 p.m. (Sanctuary) – Childcare will be provided \nCurious to know more about the work of our three ministers? Join Rev. Jonipher\, Rev. Erica\, and Rev. Stevie for an opportunity to hear about their respective roles\, how they collaborate\, and what led to the decision to use honorifics. After getting a look behind the scenes\, you are warmly invited to share your thoughts about what you look for from our ministers and your hopes during this period of Interim Ministry and beyond.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/conversations-with-the-ministers/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community
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SUMMARY:Carols in the Parlor
DESCRIPTION:Plan to join a group of music lovers in our Stanton Parlor for an hour of seasonal songs. Everyone is welcome!   Wendy Covell will support us on piano\, and we’ll choose our favorites as we go along.  Singing beloved carols from our hymnals\, we’ll have harmony parts available.  We’ll be free to focus on melody or to harmonize as we like.\nSinging together in person is very special.  However\, we have worked out ways to feel part of a musical group via zoom.  We will have a zoom link available\, and if we hear from anyone who definitely wants to join us on zoom\, we’ll send the link to interested parties and set up the zoom session.  Just let us know so that we’re sure to be ready.\nQuestions and comments to cheriminton@gmail.com
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/carols-in-the-parlor/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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SUMMARY:Food for Body and Soul: A Nourishing Meal with Rev. Aisha Ansano
DESCRIPTION:What is Dinner Church? Let’s Gather with Rev. Aisha Ansano to Learn and Share a Meal\nAll are welcome to join for this communal meal and service led by Rev. Aisha Ansano. This cozy evening will include potluck\, reflection\, conversation\, and the story of Rev. Aisha’s organization\, Nourish\, which was featured recently in UU World magazine. \nhttps://www.uuworld.org/articles/what-is-dinner-church-unitarian-universalism \nPlease bring a side dish\, salad\, or dessert to share. Beverages and main dishes will be provided by the Alliance.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/alliance-program-what-is-dinner-church/
LOCATION:Vestry and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Program,Community
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