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SUMMARY:Community Covenant Conversation: The Courtyard Crabapple Tree
DESCRIPTION:In the middle of First Parish’s courtyard–a multiuse space that also serves as our memorial garden–is a crabapple tree… with the best branches for climbing. But (we might wonder)\, can kids climb it? \nWe have competing commitments: safety\, fun\, the health of the tree\, & honoring the dead. Let’s use this crabapple tree as a case study–not simply to make a rule\, but to explore the deeper questions that hang on the tree and articulate how we want to be a multigenerational community together. \nJoin this participatory workshop\, facilitated by Rev. Stevie\, to learn more about covenant conversations by practicing them. Everyone is welcome. Parents\, kids (grade two and up)\, Property Committee members\, Memorial Garden stewards\, Parish leaders\, Religious Education volunteers\, and experienced tree climbers are encouraged to attend! \nA light (kid-friendly) dinner will be provided.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/the-courtyard-crabapple-tree-community-covenant-conversation/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T190000
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SUMMARY:Ballot Questions Informational Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Be an informed voter and learn what you need to know about the 9 Massachusetts ballot questions this year! \nJoin the Defending Democracy Working Group\, in partnership with UU Mass Action\, for this free voter education event to learn about this year’s record number of Ballot Questions. The Policy Director from Progressive Massachusetts\, Jonathan Cohn\, will speak and answer questions. No need to register\, just show up! \nSponsored by The Defending Democracy Working Group of FP Arlington and UU Mass Action
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/ballot-questions-informational-presentation/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T170000
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SUMMARY:"Spaghetting to Know" RE at First Parish
DESCRIPTION:Children\, Youth\, and Families in our First Parish community — whether you’re new or returning — are welcome to drop by for spaghetti dinner on September 16th\, 5-7p at First Parish. You’ll hear a little bit about what’s coming up in Religious Education\, and get to know other families. RSVP so we know how many to cook for!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/spaghetting-to-know-re-at-first-parish/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Religious Education - Youth,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
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SUMMARY:Pie Palace at Arlington Town Day
DESCRIPTION:Pie Palace on Arlington Town Day\, September 19\, 2026 \nPie Palace is on Sept. 19th\, serving slices of delicious pie to happy customers on Town Day. We need help from bakers\, booth workers\, set-up and clean-up. For newer members\, this is a fun event where you will get to socialize with fellow congregants while helping to raise funds for social justice. If you are able to donate pies (homemade or high quality bakery-bought)\, we’re asking that you drop them off in the Vestry either Friday\, Sept. 18th between 5:30-7pm or any time on Saturday morning before 11 am. \nClick here to sign up to donate pies and staff the Pie Palace booth. \nQuestions? Email piepalace@firstparish.info \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/pie-palace-at-arlington-town-day/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Outdoors,Social Justice,Spotlight
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Public Art in Nubian Square
DESCRIPTION:Explore one of Massachusetts’ most prolific areas for public art with UUUM’s Arts Liaison D Walker. “Roots of the “Bury\,” an easy\, mostly flat 2-mile tour will focus on Nubian Square with stops at Roxbury Public Library\, the Bruce Bolling Building\, along Washington Street\, on Malcolm X Blvd\, and in Jeep Jones Park. Meet at UUUM. Tour from 9:30 to 1:00. \nRegister online at: https://www.uuum.org/event-details/roots-of-the-bury-public-art-in-nubian-square-2026-09-19-09-30.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/walking-tour-public-art-in-nubian-square/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Racial Justice,Spotlight
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SUMMARY:Art Show Opening - Port of Entry: Art by Carol Wintle
DESCRIPTION:Carol Wintle’s solo art show\, Port of Entry: Art by Carol Wintle\, will open Sunday\, September 20th in First Parish’s parlor.   A reception will be from 11:45 to 1:00 with light snacks and beverages. Carol’s collages combine various images with watercolor\, acrylic tissue paper and pastels.  Come and enjoy this new show.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/art-show-opening-port-of-entry-art-by-carol-wintle/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Spotlight
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SUMMARY:Ferry Beach Weekend in Saco\, Maine
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed for the 2026 Ferry Beach Retreat!\nDate: Friday September 25th (5pm) through Sunday September 27th (noon)\, 2026\nPlace: Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center\, 5 Boardwalk Drive\, Saco\, ME \nAll are welcome: members\, non-members\, families\, couples\, singles\, youth and children! It’s the perfect opportunity to get to know one another\, relax\, and have fun in community. \nWhether you are seeking connection and conversation or quiet and contemplation\, the Ferry Beach retreat has something for you!  If you’re looking for peace and solitude\, the campus is large\, the beach is on-site\, and the dining hall has a wonderful wrap-around porch filled with rocking chairs.  You’re welcome to be as active or low-key as you wish. There are numerous attendee-run activities including\, in the past\, yoga\, meditation\, group walks along the beach and/or through the woods\, a shopping trip to the Saco Goodwill\, art-making\, Frisbee golf outing\, card and board games\, puzzles and more!  And Saturday night boasts both a bonfire and the famous Talent/No Talent Show. \nLodging options include:\n\nCamping at the Ferry Beach campground (least expensive option)\nDorm rooms with twin/queen/bunk beds and shared bathrooms (most popular option)\nCabins/cottages with private baths (most expensive option)\nStay in a nearby motel and attend the retreat as a “commuter”(you arrange lodging for yourself)\n\nMeals are provided:\n\nThree on Saturday\, one on Sunday—no cooking or dishes! Yahoo!\nLunch on Sunday is an add-on this year –you’ll have the chance to choose it when you register. We hope everyone will stay for lunch after the service\, so we can wrap up the retreat together.\nDinner on Friday is also available as an add-on!\n\nNotes:\nWe will be sharing the campus with another group this year\, so the earlier you register\, the greater the likelihood that you receive your first choice of accommodation. \nThe Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference center is committed to accessibility and has made several improvements to the walkways and grounds in recent years. Please see the website for more details about accessible spaces/bathrooms. If you have accessibility needs\, please include specifics in the Notes section of the registration page. \nPlease don’t let cost be an obstacle. Scholarships are available. Contact either Rev. Jonipher or a member of the Committee for information prior to registering. \nUnlike prior to 2025 when registration for this event has been on Realm\, registration is now done through Ferry Beach’s online registration page. \nThree Registration Options:\n1. Staying On-site: Use this on-site link. Choose the room type (e.g. a queen room in Quillen).  There are detailed lodging descriptions on the registration page.\n2. Staying Off-Site (Commuter): If you are staying off-site but would like to have meals on campus\, use this commuter link.\n3. Youth Group Retreat: Registration link coming soon.  Please do not include your youth group member on your family registration.\n\nNotes on Registration:\n1. There is a “Notes” section towards the end of the registration process to provide additional information including requests for specific rooms/roommates\, ADA requirements\, and if you have requested a scholarship. Ferry Beach will make every effort to accommodate room requests\, but they cannot be guaranteed\, as room assignments may shift as people sign up who have specific needs\, rather than preferences.\n2. Ferry Beach asks for a 25% deposit at the time of registration\, but if that is not practical for you or you have requested a scholarship\, you may skip the payment field and your registration will still be made.\n3. We have established a $575 price cap for family groups who register for dorm accommodations.  The price cap does not apply if you choose to stay in the premium Cabins and Cottages. Please specify “Price Cap” in the Notes section if your registration total exceeds that cap.\n4. You are welcome to contact the Ferry Beach registration coordinator by phone to register or make adjustments to your online registration if needed.  Ferry Beach wants to make our registration experience as smooth as possible.\n\nDetails on rates:\n\n\n  scroll right  scroll left\n\n\n\n\nWeekend Cost \n\n\n\n\nDorm Rooms \n\n\n$190 \n\n\n\n\nCross Cabin \n\n\n$250 \n\n\n\n\nMetz Cabin \n\n\n$290 \n\n\n\n\nMorris/Kelley/Claflin Cottages \n\n\n$690 \n\n\n\n\nCamping \n\n\n$90 \n\n\n\n\n4 meals meal plan (18+) \n\n\n$73 (+$17 each for Fri dinner & Sun lunch) \n\n\n\n\n4 meals meal plan (9-17) \n\n\n$61 (+$14 each for Fri dinner & Sun lunch) \n\n\n\n\n4 meals meal plan (8 and under) \n\n\n$10 total (free for Fri dinner & Sun lunch) \n\n\n\n\nNote: a small portion of your registration fee goes to help fund scholarships for this event.  \n\n\nFor more information about Ferry Beach\, you can check out their website here: https://www.ferrybeach.org/\nAny questions about the retreat?   Or to join the committee (we’d love to have you!!)\, email the planning committee at ferrybeach@firstparish.info.\n\nCan’t wait to see you there!\nThe Ferry Beach Planning Committee\nAnnelise Aminoff\nJohn Chamberlain\nMonique Chaplin (chair)\nDavid D’Antonio\nMary McCartney\nMike Rie
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/ferry-beach-weekend-in-saco-maine/
LOCATION:Ferry Beach Retreat\, 5 Boardwalk Drive\, Saco\, ME\, 04072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2026-2027
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 2 (hosted by First Parish Jewish Connections in celebration of Hanukkah). \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. \n2026 potluck dates: September 30\, October 28; December 2 \n2027 potluck dates: January 27; February 24; March 31; April 28; May 26 \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-2026-2027/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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