BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.firstparish.info X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10000510-1697716800-1697720400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Older Men Lunch Meetings DESCRIPTION:First Parish’s Older Men’s group continues to meet\, using Zoom. The sessions will be held at noon every other Thursday. Email for more information. \nMeeting Online Only \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/older-men-lunch-meetings/2023-10-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T210000 DTSTAMP:20231212T222942Z CREATED:20230907T183828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T222942Z UID:10000592-1697569200-1697576400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:All That She Carried - book read DESCRIPTION:National Book Award winner\, All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack\, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles. \nThis is a two-session event\, the first four chapters will be discussed on October 3 and the remaining chapters on October 17. \nA few prompt questions will be sent prior to the first session. \nPlease register via Realm using this link. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-that-she-carried-book-read/2023-10-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Racial Justice,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/StockPhotos/all-tha-that-she-carried.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T130000 DTSTAMP:20230919T143705Z CREATED:20230919T143614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T143705Z UID:10000612-1697370300-1697374800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:For Newcomers: A Conversation with the Minister DESCRIPTION:For Newcomers: A Conversation with the Minister after the Service on 10/15 \nAre you new\, or feeling new here?  You’re invited to meet with our Lead Minister\, Rev. Marta Flanagan\, on Sunday\, October 15 after the service.  We’ll meet in the Parlor for an informal chat – no agenda\, just conversation about whatever you’d like to know that will help you get to know us. Light refreshments will be served.  If you have questions\, please send an email to TellMeMore@firstparish.info.  We hope to see you there! URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/conversation-with-the-minister/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T203000 DTSTAMP:20230918T155519Z CREATED:20230830T173608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T155519Z UID:10000557-1696532400-1696537800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Rest as Resistance DESCRIPTION:Rest as Resistance: a spiritual practice of balance\nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond for a three-part series on Tricia Hersey’s book\, Rest is Resistance. In a world that teaches us to “go\, go\, go\,” it can be challenging to slow down and cultivate intention. This in-person workshop will involve individual and group reflection\, mediation\, and discussion. Please sign up in advance via this Realm link. \nMeets on three consecutive Thursdays\, Sepember 21\, 28 and October 5; 7:00-8:30pm. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/rest-as-resistance/2023-10-05/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Meditation,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10000509-1696507200-1696510800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Older Men Lunch Meetings DESCRIPTION:First Parish’s Older Men’s group continues to meet\, using Zoom. The sessions will be held at noon every other Thursday. Email for more information. \nMeeting Online Only \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/older-men-lunch-meetings/2023-10-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T150000 DTSTAMP:20240130T181426Z CREATED:20230919T152013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T181426Z UID:10000614-1696428000-1696431600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Enjoying Sacred Song Together DESCRIPTION:Is singing a favorite part of our First Parish worship services for you? STAR and Grace Notes are co-sponsoring a series of monthly hymn sings –\nWednesday afternoons 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the parlor: \nMarch 6\, April 3 and May 1. \nEveryone is welcome. Come pitch in! Questions? Email STAR@firstparish.info. \nMore information:\nWe have fine options for supporting singing in our parlor: good speakers to share recordings of choir and congregation singing and a fine piano for volunteer accompanists. We’ll pick our hymns as we go\, and we’ll focus on a harmony part for at least one hymn at every sing. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/enjoying-sacred-song-together/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Music,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T210000 DTSTAMP:20231212T222942Z CREATED:20230907T183828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T222942Z UID:10000591-1696359600-1696366800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:All That She Carried - book read DESCRIPTION:National Book Award winner\, All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack\, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles. \nThis is a two-session event\, the first four chapters will be discussed on October 3 and the remaining chapters on October 17. \nA few prompt questions will be sent prior to the first session. \nPlease register via Realm using this link. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-that-she-carried-book-read/2023-10-03/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Racial Justice,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/StockPhotos/all-tha-that-she-carried.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T203000 DTSTAMP:20230918T155519Z CREATED:20230830T173608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T155519Z UID:10000556-1695927600-1695933000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Rest as Resistance DESCRIPTION:Rest as Resistance: a spiritual practice of balance\nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond for a three-part series on Tricia Hersey’s book\, Rest is Resistance. In a world that teaches us to “go\, go\, go\,” it can be challenging to slow down and cultivate intention. This in-person workshop will involve individual and group reflection\, mediation\, and discussion. Please sign up in advance via this Realm link. \nMeets on three consecutive Thursdays\, Sepember 21\, 28 and October 5; 7:00-8:30pm. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/rest-as-resistance/2023-09-28/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Meditation,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T200000 DTSTAMP:20230925T145048Z CREATED:20230908T132319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T145048Z UID:10000593-1695837600-1695844800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Community Potluck DESCRIPTION:Fall Community Potluck Dinners sponsored by the STAR committee will be held on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting Sept. 27\, from 6-8pm\, in the Vestry. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nThe following groups have generously agreed to host: \n9/27 –  Tech Team \n10/25 – Ushers \n11/29 – Covenant Group \nView or download the Potluck Host checklist. \nIf possible\, please bring your own reusable plate\, cup and utensils to minimize our environmental impact. For questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at STAR@firstparish.info URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck/2023-09-27/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Star Adult RE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/News&Events/potluck-photo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T203000 DTSTAMP:20230830T180231Z CREATED:20230830T180117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T180231Z UID:10000560-1695756600-1695760200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Grief Support Group DESCRIPTION:Monthly Lay Ministry led support for individuals who have lost loved ones. This group usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month\, 7:30 pm\, on Zoom. \nAfter the June 27 meeting\, we will not meet for the rest of the summer. We resume on Tuesday\, September 26th at 7:30pm on Zoom. \nClick to Join Virtually \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/grief-support-group/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T203000 DTSTAMP:20230918T155519Z CREATED:20230830T173608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T155519Z UID:10000552-1695322800-1695328200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Rest as Resistance DESCRIPTION:Rest as Resistance: a spiritual practice of balance\nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond for a three-part series on Tricia Hersey’s book\, Rest is Resistance. In a world that teaches us to “go\, go\, go\,” it can be challenging to slow down and cultivate intention. This in-person workshop will involve individual and group reflection\, mediation\, and discussion. Please sign up in advance via this Realm link. \nMeets on three consecutive Thursdays\, Sepember 21\, 28 and October 5; 7:00-8:30pm. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/rest-as-resistance/2023-09-21/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Meditation,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10000508-1695297600-1695301200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Older Men Lunch Meetings DESCRIPTION:First Parish’s Older Men’s group continues to meet\, using Zoom. The sessions will be held at noon every other Thursday. Email for more information. \nMeeting Online Only \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/older-men-lunch-meetings/2023-09-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10000507-1694088000-1694091600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Older Men Lunch Meetings DESCRIPTION:First Parish’s Older Men’s group continues to meet\, using Zoom. The sessions will be held at noon every other Thursday. Email for more information. \nMeeting Online Only \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/older-men-lunch-meetings/2023-09-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T200000 DTSTAMP:20230825T145508Z CREATED:20230816T182434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T145508Z UID:10000011-1694023200-1694030400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Potlucks in the Courtyard\, Summer 2023 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Potlucks in the Courtyard\, 6-8 pm. This year\, every Wednesday is a chance to get together with the First Parish Community! \nEach week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. In the case of rain or excessive heat\, we will meet in the Vestry. \nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist \nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas \nIf you have questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info \nHere is the lineup: \n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nDate\nGroup \nLead Contact\n\n\nJune 28\n3rd Tues Covenant Group\nLoren Gomez\n\n\nJuly 5\nDog Owner Guys\nDavid Whitford\n\n\nJuly 12\nRJCC\nMaggie Carey\n\n\nJuly 19\nUshers\nKate Tranquada\n\n\nJuly 26\nWelcoming Congregation Committee\nRuben Hopwood\n\n\nAugust 2\nSocial Justice\nAlan Linov\n\n\nAugust 9\nMembership\nAmy Anderson\n\n\nAugust 16\nSTAR Committee\nLori Kenschaft\n\n\nAugust 23\nFerry Beach\nMonique Chaplin\n\n\nAugust 30\nCommittee on Ministry\nTina Silberman\n\n\nSeptember 6\nProperty Committee\nAaron Kitzmiller URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-potlucks-in-the-courtyard-summer-2023-2-2/2023-09-06/ LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Gatherings,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tim-meyer-GZzQAQyxACw-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T200000 DTSTAMP:20230825T145508Z CREATED:20230816T182434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T145508Z UID:10000010-1693418400-1693425600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Potlucks in the Courtyard\, Summer 2023 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Potlucks in the Courtyard\, 6-8 pm. This year\, every Wednesday is a chance to get together with the First Parish Community! \nEach week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. In the case of rain or excessive heat\, we will meet in the Vestry. \nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist \nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas \nIf you have questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info \nHere is the lineup: \n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nDate\nGroup \nLead Contact\n\n\nJune 28\n3rd Tues Covenant Group\nLoren Gomez\n\n\nJuly 5\nDog Owner Guys\nDavid Whitford\n\n\nJuly 12\nRJCC\nMaggie Carey\n\n\nJuly 19\nUshers\nKate Tranquada\n\n\nJuly 26\nWelcoming Congregation Committee\nRuben Hopwood\n\n\nAugust 2\nSocial Justice\nAlan Linov\n\n\nAugust 9\nMembership\nAmy Anderson\n\n\nAugust 16\nSTAR Committee\nLori Kenschaft\n\n\nAugust 23\nFerry Beach\nMonique Chaplin\n\n\nAugust 30\nCommittee on Ministry\nTina Silberman\n\n\nSeptember 6\nProperty Committee\nAaron Kitzmiller URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-potlucks-in-the-courtyard-summer-2023-2-2/2023-08-30/ LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Gatherings,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tim-meyer-GZzQAQyxACw-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T200000 DTSTAMP:20230825T145508Z CREATED:20230816T182434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T145508Z UID:10000008-1692813600-1692820800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Potlucks in the Courtyard\, Summer 2023 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Potlucks in the Courtyard\, 6-8 pm. This year\, every Wednesday is a chance to get together with the First Parish Community! \nEach week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. In the case of rain or excessive heat\, we will meet in the Vestry. \nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist \nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas \nIf you have questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info \nHere is the lineup: \n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nDate\nGroup \nLead Contact\n\n\nJune 28\n3rd Tues Covenant Group\nLoren Gomez\n\n\nJuly 5\nDog Owner Guys\nDavid Whitford\n\n\nJuly 12\nRJCC\nMaggie Carey\n\n\nJuly 19\nUshers\nKate Tranquada\n\n\nJuly 26\nWelcoming Congregation Committee\nRuben Hopwood\n\n\nAugust 2\nSocial Justice\nAlan Linov\n\n\nAugust 9\nMembership\nAmy Anderson\n\n\nAugust 16\nSTAR Committee\nLori Kenschaft\n\n\nAugust 23\nFerry Beach\nMonique Chaplin\n\n\nAugust 30\nCommittee on Ministry\nTina Silberman\n\n\nSeptember 6\nProperty Committee\nAaron Kitzmiller URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-potlucks-in-the-courtyard-summer-2023-2-2/2023-08-23/ LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Gatherings,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tim-meyer-GZzQAQyxACw-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR