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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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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
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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
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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/2026-10-15/
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T200000
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/2026-10-19/
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: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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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
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/2026-10-24/
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20261015T190444Z
CREATED:20261015T190119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T190444Z
UID:10003695-1793905200-1793910600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Keep Immigrants Safe Training by Hand in Hand
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical ways to support the immigrant domestic workers who care for our homes and communities\, including  housecleaners\, nannies\, gardeners\, day laborers\, and caregivers. Explore how to build trust and provide meaningful support through emergency planning\, workplace accommodations\, accompanying workers to the bus stop\, and much more. \nA domestic worker will be part of the program.\nTogether\, we can strengthen existing relationships and build resilient\, interdependent communities. \n\nPlease RSVP or direct questions to STAR@firstparish.info. Co-sponsored by the Defending Democracy Working Group.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/keep-immigrants-safe-training-by-hand-in-hand/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T090000
DTSTAMP:20260820T163951Z
CREATED:20260820T163933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T163951Z
UID:10003498-1793952000-1793955600@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/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T130000
DTSTAMP:20261022T190027Z
CREATED:20261015T185456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T190027Z
UID:10003694-1794137400-1794142800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Draft Congregational Covenant Listening Circles
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 8th\, the Covenant Task Force will host a Listening Circles event in the Sanctuary after worship to gather your thoughts and comments on our Draft Covenant. Light refreshments will be available\, and there will be free childcare. \nYour Covenant Task Force – Tali Avery\, Anthony Fernandez\, Julie Garry\, Amy Hadley and Tina Schultz – have crafted a Draft Covenant for the congregation to consider as we move forward in our search process. It has been shared with the ministers\, Parish Committee\, Transition Team and the Search Committee for their thoughts and comments\, and is available now on our website. \nAll are welcome – please register for this event online.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/draft-congregational-covenant-listening-circles/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T213000
DTSTAMP:20261022T190912Z
CREATED:20261022T190628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T190912Z
UID:10003699-1794254400-1794259800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Draft Congregational Covenant Listening Circles
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, November 9th\, the Covenant Task Force will host an online Listening Circles event at 8pm on Zoom to gather your thoughts and comments on our Draft Covenant. \nYour Covenant Task Force – Tali Avery\, Anthony Fernandez\, Julie Garry\, Amy Hadley and Tina Schultz – have crafted a Draft Covenant for the congregation to consider as we move forward in our search process. It has been shared with the ministers\, Parish Committee\, Transition Team and the Search Committee for their thoughts and comments\, and is available now on our website. \nAll are welcome – click here to join the Zoom.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/draft-congregational-covenant-listening-circles-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T200000
DTSTAMP:20261030T153000Z
CREATED:20261022T160704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T153000Z
UID:10003697-1794592800-1794600000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Alliance Program: Living Together\, Living Apart: Multi-Generational Challenges\, Creativity and Inspirations
DESCRIPTION:Join Alliance members and friends for an intergenerational evening of facilitated conversation with a panel of First Parish members who will share stories and reflect on the creative ways they are managing housing needs and caregiving across the generations within their families\, as well as lived experience when such challenges weigh heavily. \nWe’ll talk about multigenerational living arrangements\, childcare\, elder care\, sandwich generation experiences\, and coping with the challenges of long distance caregiving\, plus questions and stories that you bring along! Join the conversation with: \nJudy Dyer\nLois Fine\nRose Sawyer Hackett\nAnnette Sawyer\nCathy Slesnick \nChildcare with pizza supper will be available; please register your child(ren) here\, to help us get a headcount. \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. The modest dues support our programs. \nFor information about future programs\, please visit the Alliance page on the FP website.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/alliance-program-living-together-living-apart-multi-generational-challenges-creativity-and-inspirations/
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:20261115T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T123000
DTSTAMP:20261027T150500Z
CREATED:20261027T150500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150500Z
UID:10003701-1794742200-1794745800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Who are UU? Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the First Parish Membership Committee over a cup of tea or coffee for conversations about what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist here at First Parish and beyond. While aimed at newer folks\, these informal conversations are open to all\, and no registration is required. \nInterim Lead Minister Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong will join us for a number of these conversations – see below for a full listing of all dates. \n\nSunday\, November 15\, 2026\, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM\, Parlor – Rev. Jonipher will join us.\nSunday\, December 13\, 2026\, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM\, Parlor – Rev. Jonipher will join us.\nSunday\, January 10\, 2027\, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM\, Grady Room.\nSunday\, February 7\, 2027\, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM\, Grady Room.\nSunday\, March 7\, 2027\, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM\, Parlor – Rev. Jonipher will join us.\nSunday\, April 4\, 2027\, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM\, Parlor – Rev. Jonipher will join us.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/who-are-uu-conversations/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T090000
DTSTAMP:20260820T163951Z
CREATED:20260820T163933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T163951Z
UID:10003499-1795161600-1795165200@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/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171019Z
CREATED:20260112T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171019Z
UID:10002566-1795255200-1795273200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our annual fair sale is back on for 2026! \nIf you have any questions that are not answered below\, send a note to fair@firstparish.info \nStay tuned later this fall for updates and more information about how to volunteer! \nFor list of suggested donations and guidelines\, please click here \nIf you’re donating a working PC or Mac (less than 10 years old)\, we need a bit more time to prepare these for sale. Please contact Greg (rar@firstparish.info) early in the fall to arrange a drop off or pickup of your working computer. \nBOOTHS \nHousehold Finds. Our largest booth\, Household Finds is everything that doesn’t fit somewhere else.  Lots of kitchen wares\, including small appliances\, and a solid mass of other bargains. \nToyland.  Games and toys like puzzles\, Legos\, and squirt guns.  In past\, has featured finds like American Girl dolls and indie board games. \nJewelry Box. Rings\, bracelets\, earrings\, brooches\, scarves\, and handbags can all be found in the Jewelry box.  Everything from fun costume jewelry for dress up time at day care to sterling silver and 14K gold.  Come early because the dealers get there fast. \nReboots and Rewinds (electronics).  Computers\, monitors\, stereos\, speakers\, headphones\, keyboards and mice.  Whether it’s a Chromebook for school or an 80W amplifier\, you can find it here for less than anywhere else. \nBook Nook.  Tables and tables of books that will fuel your book group for years to come. \nThe Greenery.  A great selection of indoor and hardy outdoor plants\, pots\, and gardening accessories. \nThe Blue Table.  An unusual tradition started many years ago that draws blue plates\, cups\, vases\, and more from our Attic Treasures.  By far the prettiest table in the sanctuary. \nThe Buttery.  Baked goods are always a hit.  Wrapped for individual sale with a list of ingredients. \nCafe.  Our pop-up cafe always puts together a spectacular meal.  Never the same cuisine twice\, we’ve served spicy-sweet Caribbean\,  Vietnamese Bahn Mi\, and New Orleans muffalettas. \nRaffle.  Year after year our church community pulls together\, by hook or by crook (see what I did there)\, a beautiful quilt that is raffled on Saturday. \nDonations \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/harvest-moon-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Meet at First Parish\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Spotlight
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