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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Racial Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260915T155250Z
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T193000
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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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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:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260910T184815Z
CREATED:20260910T184803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184815Z
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SUMMARY:Postcards and Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Join the Defending Democracy Working Group for Pizza and Postcarding! This is a family event and all are welcome. We will be writing postcards to encourage early voting for the Fall’s midterms. Pizza will be provided and so will the scripts for the postcards! Join us from 6-7:30 in the Vestry.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/postcards-and-pizza/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Defending Democracy,Social Justice,Spotlight
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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:20261009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T090000
DTSTAMP:20260820T163951Z
CREATED:20260820T163933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T163951Z
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SUMMARY:Mussar Spiritual Practice Series - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:October 9\, October 23\, November 6\, November 20\, December 4\, December 18\n8:00am – 9:00am\, Zoom \nInterested in exploring a spiritual practice based on values we are trying to live out in our lives? Mussar is a 1\,000 year old Jewish spiritual practice\, aimed at creating a better world.  It includes individual practice\, study with a partner and group reflection.  Join Bonnie Zimmer on Zoom every other Friday morning from 8 -9 am October through December.  More than 40 members of our congregation have already taken part in a Mussar program and this program will offer a place for newcomers and experienced folks alike. \nONLY IF YOU ARE NEW TO MUSSAR there will be a mandatory introductory session held on Zoom for 90 minutes on Friday October 2 from 8:00-9:30AM. \nThe regular program then begins October 9 with 60 minute Zoom sessions from 8:00-9:00AM.  Please contact Bonnie if you have a conflict with any of the dates\, as consistent attendance is important for your own learning and for the group. \nIn this program we will explore the soul-traits or “Middot” of Awareness\, Enoughness/Contentment\, Silence\, and Joy!  We will also explore how the addition of a Sabbath (“Shabbat”) practice might deepen and enhance our experience of Mussar. Shabbat experiences will be designed by the group and are totally optional.  \nPlease register in advance here. Registration for this series closes on Wednesday\, September 30.\nPLEASE NOTE – REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL INSTANCES OF THIS GROUP (you cannot register for individual dates).
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mussar-spiritual-practice-series/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260918T133838Z
CREATED:20260918T133838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T133838Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Program - Making Sense of the World: Highlights from Our Family Gap Year
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Hunter shares pictures and stories from six months of travel with her family around the world. Planning and pitfalls\, advice and adventures\, lessons and lived experience are all explored as she lays out the dreams and realities of stepping away from familiar routines and completely outside your comfort zone. ALL ARE WELCOME! \nThe Alliance serves First Parish by supporting women in our congregation as well as advancing the interests and efforts of our entire church. With its own endowment and investments\, the Alliance remains a financially independent group within First Parish. The majority of our annual expenditures go to support a charitable giving plan that focuses on organizations that serve women and families in transition. Alliance meetings\, programs\, and activities provide opportunities for learning\, ongoing fellowship\, and rich discussions. Membership in the Alliance is open to those in our church who identify as female; Alliance programs and activities are inclusive across all gender identities and ages.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/alliance-program-making-sense-of-the-world-highlights-from-our-family-gap-year/
LOCATION:Vestry and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Program,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T123000
DTSTAMP:20260923T171910Z
CREATED:20260923T171540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T171910Z
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SUMMARY:Arlington Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a townwide celebration of this land’s First Peoples at the Arlington Masonic Temple (19 Academy St)! This free event for all ages will feature a fun and educational performance by the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers. Through song\, dance\, and teachings\, the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers promote traditional Wampanoag values such as humility and respect to create true connections between diverse cultures and communities. \nSponsored by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, Arlington Historical Society\, Arlington Human Rights Commission\, Old Schwamb Mill\, Robbins Library\, and First Parish Arlington Indigenous Justice Working Group. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/arlington-indigenous-peoples-day-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Arlington Masonic Temple\, 19 Academy St.\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Indigenous Justice,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T150000
DTSTAMP:20261006T170645Z
CREATED:20261006T170645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T170645Z
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SUMMARY:Gathering of Resilience and Hope
DESCRIPTION:A gathering for connection\, reflection\, creativity and collective action\, sponsored by the UUUM and UU Mass Action. \nMonday\, Oct. 12; 11 a.m to 3 pm. \nMusic\, poetry\, refreshments! Plus info about volunteer opportunities at its community connections and volunteer fair. \nOf note — the gathering will close with the first worship service to be held in the restored meetinghouse.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/gathering-of-resilience-and-hope/
LOCATION:First Church Roxbury UU\, 10 Putnam Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Spotlight
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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
UID:10003660-1792090800-1792094400@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/2026-10-15/
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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260922T135737Z
CREATED:20260828T143906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T135737Z
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SUMMARY:UU History and Theology
DESCRIPTION:New to First Parish or just want to learn more? Discover what UUs believe\, where our faith comes from\, and how we got here. \nJoin First Parish ministers and folks from the Membership Committee for this workshop (attend one\, not both) to get answers to all these questions and more! \nAttending this workshop on one of these dates is highly encouraged for those considering joining our congregation. For more information about Pathway to Membership\, contact the Membership Committee at Membership@firstparish.info. \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/uu-history-and-theology/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Damon
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spotlight
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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
UID:10003661-1792436400-1792440000@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/2026-10-19/
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: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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T090000
DTSTAMP:20260820T163951Z
CREATED:20260820T163933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T163951Z
UID:10003497-1792742400-1792746000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Mussar Spiritual Practice Series - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:October 9\, October 23\, November 6\, November 20\, December 4\, December 18\n8:00am – 9:00am\, Zoom \nInterested in exploring a spiritual practice based on values we are trying to live out in our lives? Mussar is a 1\,000 year old Jewish spiritual practice\, aimed at creating a better world.  It includes individual practice\, study with a partner and group reflection.  Join Bonnie Zimmer on Zoom every other Friday morning from 8 -9 am October through December.  More than 40 members of our congregation have already taken part in a Mussar program and this program will offer a place for newcomers and experienced folks alike. \nONLY IF YOU ARE NEW TO MUSSAR there will be a mandatory introductory session held on Zoom for 90 minutes on Friday October 2 from 8:00-9:30AM. \nThe regular program then begins October 9 with 60 minute Zoom sessions from 8:00-9:00AM.  Please contact Bonnie if you have a conflict with any of the dates\, as consistent attendance is important for your own learning and for the group. \nIn this program we will explore the soul-traits or “Middot” of Awareness\, Enoughness/Contentment\, Silence\, and Joy!  We will also explore how the addition of a Sabbath (“Shabbat”) practice might deepen and enhance our experience of Mussar. Shabbat experiences will be designed by the group and are totally optional.  \nPlease register in advance here. Registration for this series closes on Wednesday\, September 30.\nPLEASE NOTE – REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL INSTANCES OF THIS GROUP (you cannot register for individual dates).
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mussar-spiritual-practice-series/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T193000
DTSTAMP:20261028T172105Z
CREATED:20261026T163015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T172105Z
UID:10003510-1793210400-1793215800@www.firstparish.info
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-2026-2027-2/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T150000
DTSTAMP:20261028T173013Z
CREATED:20260916T173759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T173013Z
UID:10003582-1793451600-1793458800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Sing Out Strong\, Revolutionary Voices
DESCRIPTION:Sing Out Strong\, Revolutionary Voices is a multi-year community-based project commissioning people in the community to write texts on activist themes that resonate with them personally. \nUUUM welcomes White Snakes Project\, a civic action opera company\, committed to engaging community in uplifting voices of historically marginalized creators and artists. \nListen to community composed music\, followed by discussion with\nPoet-in-residence\, Lokosh (Chickasaw Nation) and Jasmine Goodspeed (Hassanamisco Nipmuc). \nSing Out Strong: Revolutionary Voices
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sing-out-strong-revolutionary-voices/
LOCATION:First Church Roxbury UU\, 10 Putnam Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Justice,Racial Justice,Social Justice,Spotlight
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T153000
DTSTAMP:20261013T185321Z
CREATED:20261013T173458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T185321Z
UID:10003693-1793539800-1793547000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Mt. Auburn Cemetery Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:All Soul’s Day is a day we remember those who came before us. Join us at beautiful Mt. Auburn Cemetery to honor social justice heroines who are buried there. Tour will be led by Maureen Dolan and will be about 2 miles on mostly flat terrain and last about 2 hours. Limited to 16 people. Please register online.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mt-auburn-cemetery-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mt Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T203000
DTSTAMP:20261027T181348Z
CREATED:20261022T161406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T181348Z
UID:10003698-1793818800-1793824200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Our Next Chapter:  Insights from Ministers at Peer Congregations
DESCRIPTION:Join us on zoom for a moderated panel of UU ministers who lead congregations of similar size to First Parish. Our guests will be Rev. Chris Jablonski from First Church in Belmont (MA)\, Rev. Audette Fulbright Fulson from the UU Congregation of Asheville (NC)\, and Rev. Omega Burckhardt from the Neighborhood UU Church in Pasadena\, CA. Marc Jacobson of the Transition Team will moderate\, asking about their experiences as newly settled ministers and how their ministry\, staffing and congregations have evolved. \nIf you have suggestions for topics you’d like to have covered\, please submit your ideas IN ADVANCE to transitionteam@firstparish.info by Sunday\, Nov. 1. \nWe plan to record the session for those who can’t attend.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/congregational-transitions-and-staffing-learning-from-ministers-of-peer-congregations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spotlight,Transition + Search
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