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SUMMARY:Tea with Rev. Carolyn Patierno
DESCRIPTION:As First Parish’s Adjunct Minister this spring and then again in October – November\, this time is simply for getting to know the congregation more. This gathering will be informal. The kettle will be on and the table set. Come for conversation and company.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tea-with-rev-carolyn-patierno/
LOCATION:Grady Room
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Help us build a vibrant young adult community (ages 18-35ish) at First Parish! We invite you to gather for food\, fun\, and connection.\nIt doesn’t matter if you’re a lifelong member or new to the community—we want to see you there! \nDate & Time: Friday\, May 15\, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nLocation: First Parish UU of Arlington\, MA (Parlor)\nFood: Contributions of a dish\, dessert\, or drink are welcome\, but please don’t let that stop you from coming! \nA quick note: This is an alcohol-free event.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/young-adult-potluck-2/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
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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/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Damon
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260211T175950Z
CREATED:20251015T170158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T175950Z
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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 to host using this Google sheet. 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-2025-2026-3-2/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145235Z
CREATED:20260407T191404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T145235Z
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SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for North American Indian Center of Boston
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB) and all they do to support Indigenous Peoples in the Greater Boston area. Dance to Classic Rock with Stanley and The Undercovers. Good work\, Great Fun! \nAs the oldest urban Indian center in Massachusetts\, NAICOB’s mission is to empower the Native American community with the goal of improving the quality of life of Indigenous peoples. NAICOB was originally established in 1969 as the Boston Indian Council (BIC) when it served as the hub of social and civil rights activities for the American Indian/Alaska Native and First Nations urban Indian community in Boston. Indigenous community members met across the street from Boston Common\, then on Washington Street in Dorchester\, and in 1974 established our current center on South Huntington Avenue in Jamaica Plain. In 1976\, Governor Dukakis signed Executive Order No. 126 recognizing the Boston Indian Council as the state’s liaison with resident members of tribes with whom the state holds Treaties and other agreements. The BIC reorganized as the North American Indian Center of Boston in 1991 and offered innovative programs such as a drop-in recovery facility\, Native American head start\, and on-site job training. They continue to provide a wide range of cultural\, social\, educational\, and professional services to Native peoples in the Commonwealth\, guided by the express needs of their community members.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/benefit-concert-for-north-american-indian-center-of-boston/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Indigenous Justice,Music,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T191442Z
CREATED:20260327T160907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T191442Z
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SUMMARY:Opening: Congregational Art Show "Hope & Resistance in Difficult Times"
DESCRIPTION:Our next Congregational Art Show\, Hope & Resistance in Difficult Times\, will run from April 12th through September 4th\, 2026. \nArtists and art enthusiasts – join us on Sunday\, April 12 at 11:30am for the show opening in the Parlor. All are welcome – light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/opening-congregational-art-show-hope-resistance-in-difficult-times/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T130000
DTSTAMP:20250929T181627Z
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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/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Damon
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260325T165241Z
CREATED:20260325T165241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165241Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Circles –  Hosted by the Transition Team
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values\, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated\, 90-minute sessions\, groups of 6 – 8 will engage with guided questions\, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team-3/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260328T205111Z
CREATED:20260327T162806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T205111Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Joy Cafe
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission and First Parish are celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility this year by hosting an event we’re calling Trans Joy Cafe!\n\nIt will be a place where people can gather\, socialize\, and learn more about Trans\, non binary\, and gender expansive experiences. Additionally\, there will be community resources available for Trans\, non binary\, and gender expansive folks to learn more about care providers\, legal resources\, etc\nThe event will be taking place on Sunday March 29th from 2-4pm at First Parish Arlington (630 Massachusetts ave).\n\nSo stop by\, grab some coffee and baked goods\, and learn more about a vibrant community which has always been here! \nIf you’re planning on coming\, please let us know here!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/trans-joy-cafe/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T143000
DTSTAMP:20260325T165312Z
CREATED:20260325T165312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165312Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Circles –  Hosted by the Transition Team
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values\, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated\, 90-minute sessions\, groups of 6 – 8 will engage with guided questions\, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team-4/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260318T170502Z
CREATED:20260318T163845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T170502Z
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SUMMARY:No Kings Arlington
DESCRIPTION:We have the power and are claiming it together.\nNo Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.\nJoin us for the No Kings Protest at First Parish! We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. America does not belong to strongmen\, greedy billionaires\, or those who rule through fear. It belongs to us\, the people. Co-sponsored by the Defending Democracy Working Group and Indivisible LAB (Lexington\, Arlington\, Belmont). \nWhat began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny\, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever. \nWhen our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink\, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. \nOn March 28th\, rise up\, take to the streets\, and say it loud: no thrones\, no crowns\, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us. \n*A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind\, including those legally permitted\, should not be brought to events.*
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/no-kings-arlington/
LOCATION:Front Lawn / Clock tower\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Defending Democracy,Gatherings,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260313T164732Z
CREATED:20260313T164732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T164732Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Circles –  Hosted by the Transition Team
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values\, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated\, 90-minute sessions\, groups of 6 – 8 will engage with guided questions\, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260325T165508Z
CREATED:20260325T165508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165508Z
UID:10002596-1774551600-1774557000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Listening Circles –  Hosted by the Transition Team
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values\, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated\, 90-minute sessions\, groups of 6 – 8 will engage with guided questions\, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260325T165443Z
CREATED:20260325T165442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165443Z
UID:10002595-1774465200-1774470600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Listening Circles –  Hosted by the Transition Team
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values\, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated\, 90-minute sessions\, groups of 6 – 8 will engage with guided questions\, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260211T175950Z
CREATED:20251015T170158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T175950Z
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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 to host using this Google sheet. 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-2025-2026-3-2/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260325T165143Z
CREATED:20260303T180108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165143Z
UID:10002594-1774292400-1774297800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Listening Circles –  Hosted by the Transition Team
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values\, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated\, 90-minute sessions\, groups of 6 – 8 will engage with guided questions\, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T133000
DTSTAMP:20260325T165143Z
CREATED:20260303T180108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165143Z
UID:10002593-1774179900-1774186200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Listening Circles –  Hosted by the Transition Team
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values\, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated\, 90-minute sessions\, groups of 6 – 8 will engage with guided questions\, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260320T162628Z
CREATED:20260320T162454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T162628Z
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SUMMARY:Flash Quilting
DESCRIPTION:Welcome quilters of all skill levels!  Please join us Saturday March 21\, 2026 in the vestry for a fun day of sewing and community. THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!  Hand Quilting to complete the 2026 Harvest Moon Fair raffle quilt   and continued Cutting and Machine Sewing for the 2027 quilt.\n\n\nWe will start at 10am and finish up around 2pm.  Wendy and I will bring instructions for each project.\n\nWhat to bring:\n– thimble and sewing needles for the hand sewing project (2026 Harvest Moon Fair quilt)\n– a working sewing machine (that you know how to use)\, be sure you have your pedal and the machine power cord!\n– a 1/4 inch machine foot ( a quilt seam allowance is 1/4 inch)– if you do not have this\, fear not- we can work around it..\n– sewing and cutting tools (scissors\, seam ripper\,etc) and thread (neutral is great do not worry about matching colors).\n– cutting rulers and rolling cutters\, if you have them\nDo you have an Iron and Ironing Board??   Please bring it along\, multiple irons are welcome!\n\n– Water bottle/ beverage and lunch and/or snack ( NOTE: we will not eat/drink in the vestry– this is a mask optional environment- Certainly plan to snack in the narthex\, parlor\, or find an open meeting room.\n\nLooking forward to seeing you– questions?  email:  cjjhodges@gmail.com
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/flash-quilting/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T133000
DTSTAMP:20260305T191906Z
CREATED:20260303T203305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191906Z
UID:10002599-1772969400-1772976600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Congregational Lunch
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to our annual congregational lunch\, sponsored by the Stewardship Committee. No RSVP necessary – join us as we celebrate this beloved community.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/congregational-lunch/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T150000
DTSTAMP:20251223T210725Z
CREATED:20251030T173701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T210725Z
UID:10002519-1772618400-1772636400@www.firstparish.info
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/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Sanctuary on Saturdays / Vestry on Weekdays\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blood Drive,Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000
DTSTAMP:20250929T181627Z
CREATED:20250929T181627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T181627Z
UID:10002496-1772364600-1772370000@www.firstparish.info
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/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Damon
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260209T173956Z
CREATED:20260209T165507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T173956Z
UID:10002583-1772132400-1772137800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Common Ground: What Connects and Sustains Us
DESCRIPTION:Join the Transition Team\, Parish Committee\, and our UUA staff person\, Hillary Allen. We will begin by laying the groundwork for the ministerial search process. Then we will move into small group conversations to share what we value most about First Parish\, what connects us to one another\, and what we need to nourish and sustain our beloved community as we enter this next chapter. Hosted by the Transitions Team – Transitionteam@firstparish.info. \nLunch and childcare provided on February 22.\nJoin the Zoom on 2/26 by clicking this link. \nThe content of the two sessions will be the same. You are welcome to join one or both. Please register online to help us get a sense of numbers ahead of time.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/common-ground-what-connects-and-sustains-us-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260211T175950Z
CREATED:20251015T170158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T175950Z
UID:10002386-1772042400-1772047800@www.firstparish.info
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 to host using this Google sheet. 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-2025-2026-3-2/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260211T183933Z
CREATED:20260211T183833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T183933Z
UID:10002586-1771957800-1771963200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Walking in Beauty through Difficult Times: An evening with Diné Elder Lupita McClanahan
DESCRIPTION:“Hozho” or “The Beauty Way” is a core practice of the Diné people. Raised in secrecy by traditional elders in Canyn de Chelly\, Lupita was hidden to preserve her family’s lineage from the boarding school system. Though eventually taken\, she drew on her cultural strength to endure and overcome unimaginable challenges. Join us to hear her powerful stories of resilience and discover how we\, too\, can walk in Hozho. Presented by the FP Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG)\, Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, and Lakota YouthStay. Light refreshments of Navajo minestrone soup and fry bread will be served. Free. Reservations required. Email hleavell@dallin.org.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/walking-in-beauty-through-difficult-times-an-evening-with-dine-elder-lupita-mcclanahan/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Indigenous Justice,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260211T175241Z
CREATED:20260209T165319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T175241Z
UID:10002582-1771760700-1771768800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Common Ground: What Connects and Sustains Us
DESCRIPTION:Join the Transition Team\, Parish Committee\, and our UUA staff person\, Hillary Allen. We will begin by laying the groundwork for the ministerial search process. Then we will move into small group conversations to share what we value most about First Parish\, what connects us to one another\, and what we need to nourish and sustain our beloved community as we enter this next chapter. Hosted by the Transitions Team – Transitionteam@firstparish.info. \nLunch and childcare provided on February 22.\nJoin the Zoom on 2/26 by clicking this link. \nThe content of the two sessions will be the same. You are welcome to join one or both. Please register online to help us get a sense of numbers ahead of time.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/common-ground-what-connects-and-sustains-us/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T131500
DTSTAMP:20260129T150404Z
CREATED:20260114T175924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T150404Z
UID:10002570-1769946300-1769951700@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:First Parish Talent Show
DESCRIPTION:This fundraiser benefits the Music Program’s piano fund and begins with a light lunch and a program featuring the FP Choir\, Bell Ringers\, instrumental/vocal soloists and ensembles of all ages. Questions? Contact music@firstparish.info or see Robin Baker\, Bob Rowlands or Music Director Daniel Parsley. Donations of any size will be appreciated.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/first-parish-talent-show-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T130000
DTSTAMP:20250929T181627Z
CREATED:20250929T181627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T181627Z
UID:10002495-1769945400-1769950800@www.firstparish.info
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/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Damon
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260211T175950Z
CREATED:20251015T170158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T175950Z
UID:10002385-1769623200-1769628600@www.firstparish.info
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 to host using this Google sheet. 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-2025-2026-3-2/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T150000
DTSTAMP:20251223T210725Z
CREATED:20251030T173701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T210725Z
UID:10002518-1768903200-1768921200@www.firstparish.info
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/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Sanctuary on Saturdays / Vestry on Weekdays\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blood Drive,Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260108T162728Z
CREATED:20251216T180603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T162728Z
UID:10002541-1768039200-1768053600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Flash Quilting in the Vestry
DESCRIPTION:Welcome quilters of all skill levels!  Please join us Saturday\, January 10\, 2026 in the vestry for a fun day of sewing and community. We will be working to complete the 2026 Harvest Moon Fair raffle quilt as well as setting up the 2027 quilt.\n\n\nWe will start at 10am and finish up around 2pm.  The 2026 quilt is ready for hand quilting! — Also- we plan to start blocks for 2027; Wendy and I will bring materials and provide cutting and sewing directions for a simple block at our Saturday gathering.\n\nWhat to bring:\n– sewing threads\, needles for  the hand quilting project\n– a working sewing machine (that you know how to use)\, be sure you have your pedal and the machine power cord!\n– a 1/4 inch foot (seam allowance is 1/4 inch)– if you do not have this\, fear not- we can work around it…\n– sewing and cutting tools (scissors\, seam ripper\,etc) and thread (neutral is great do not worry about matching colors).\n– cutting rulers if you have them\nDo you have an Iron and Ironing Board??   Please bring it along\, multiple irons are welcome!\n\n– Water bottle/ beverage and lunch and/or snack ( NOTE: we will not eat/drink in the vestry– this is a mask optional environment- Certainly plan to snack in the narthex\, parlor\, or find an open meeting room.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/flash-quilting-in-the-vestry/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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