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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
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SUMMARY:Love at the Center Book Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to put love at the center of our lives? How is love at the center of our six shared Unitarian Universalist values of interdependence\, equity\, transformation\, pluralism\, generosity\, and justice? Join folks from the Membership Committee to discuss readings from Love at the Center\, a collection of meditations on love at the center by UU ministers from around the country. Come to one or come to all. Aimed at newer folks\, but not exclusive! Third Thursdays on Zoom – please register online for Zoom link and to receive updates and information.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/love-at-the-center-book-discussion-series/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T220000
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CREATED:20260407T191404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T145235Z
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SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for North American Indian Center of Boston
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB) and all they do to support Indigenous Peoples in the Greater Boston area. Dance to Classic Rock with Stanley and The Undercovers. Good work\, Great Fun! \nAs the oldest urban Indian center in Massachusetts\, NAICOB’s mission is to empower the Native American community with the goal of improving the quality of life of Indigenous peoples. NAICOB was originally established in 1969 as the Boston Indian Council (BIC) when it served as the hub of social and civil rights activities for the American Indian/Alaska Native and First Nations urban Indian community in Boston. Indigenous community members met across the street from Boston Common\, then on Washington Street in Dorchester\, and in 1974 established our current center on South Huntington Avenue in Jamaica Plain. In 1976\, Governor Dukakis signed Executive Order No. 126 recognizing the Boston Indian Council as the state’s liaison with resident members of tribes with whom the state holds Treaties and other agreements. The BIC reorganized as the North American Indian Center of Boston in 1991 and offered innovative programs such as a drop-in recovery facility\, Native American head start\, and on-site job training. They continue to provide a wide range of cultural\, social\, educational\, and professional services to Native peoples in the Commonwealth\, guided by the express needs of their community members.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/benefit-concert-for-north-american-indian-center-of-boston/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Indigenous Justice,Music,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T150321Z
CREATED:20260415T150321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T150321Z
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SUMMARY:First Parish Financial and Budget Review
DESCRIPTION: First Parish leadership will host sessions to review the upcoming budget (FY 2026-2027):\n\n\nSunday\, April 26\, Sanctuary\, after coffee hour (around noon)\nWednesday\, April 29\, 7pm\, Zoom (click here to join the Zoom)\n\nIf you are not able to attend either of these sessions and you want to be in the know\, or if you have any questions\, please email FP Treasurer Carolyn Hodges (Treasurer@firstparish.info).
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/first-parish-financial-and-budget-review/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260211T175950Z
CREATED:20251015T170158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T175950Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 3. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date to host using this Google sheet. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2025 potluck dates: September 24\, October 29; December 3 \n2026 potluck dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; April 29; May 27 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2025-2026-3-2/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T150415Z
CREATED:20260415T150415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T150415Z
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SUMMARY:First Parish Financial and Budget Review
DESCRIPTION: First Parish leadership will host sessions to review the upcoming budget (FY 2026-2027):\n\n\nSunday\, April 26\, Sanctuary\, after coffee hour (around noon)\nWednesday\, April 29\, 7pm\, Zoom (click here to join the Zoom)\n\nIf you are not able to attend either of these sessions and you want to be in the know\, or if you have any questions\, please email FP Treasurer Carolyn Hodges (Treasurer@firstparish.info).
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/first-parish-financial-and-budget-review-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T150337Z
CREATED:20260407T182720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T150337Z
UID:10002620-1777921200-1777926600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:"Hope in the Dark" Book Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:Defending Democracy Working Group and STAR invite you to a book discussion\, facilitated by David Whitford\, on the book\, Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories\, Wild Possibilities by writer\, historian\, and activist Rebecca Solnit. Hope in the Dark makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a world whose future remains uncertain and unknowable. “No writer has better understood the mix of fear and possibility\, peril and exuberance that’s marked this new millennium” says Bill McKibben. \nJoin us via Zoom on Monday\, May 4 and Monday\, May 11\, from 7:00 to 8:30PM – register online to join the discussion and receive the link to join.  We hope it will nurture our resilience to act in this unnerving world!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/hope-in-the-dark-book-discussion-series/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T181303Z
CREATED:20260430T162734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181303Z
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SUMMARY:Transition Team Info Session - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The transition team is offering a zoom version of the April 19 in-person event. This is the same event so no need to attend both. \nJoin us via Zoom to hear about what we learned from the congregation from the listening circles last month. We will also share an introduction on how structure and staffing is offered at similar size Unitarian Universalist congregations. Finally\, we will provide an introduction to covenanting as a community and discuss a covenant of right relations. \nClick here to join the Zoom.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/transition-team-info-session-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T175449Z
CREATED:20260428T153930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T175449Z
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SUMMARY:Arts & Crafts Night
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a relaxing and fun night of community and art. You can bring your favorite project or art materials. We will have some artsy making materials ready for you like paper\, pens\, jewelry making material\, etc. \nYou can be inspired by the Resistance Art in the Parlor\, or each other. You can doodle or knit a red hat or try to put together a necklace. No art experience required. No pressure or registration needed. Just drop by for an easy night with our people being together and doing whatever art or craft inspires … \nRegister on Realm
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/arts-crafts-night/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T150226Z
CREATED:20260427T170838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T150226Z
UID:10002631-1778266800-1778274000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Shades of Black: The Hip-Hopera (Opening Doors Concert Series)
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Club Passim Folk Collective\, Opening Doors presents “Shades of Black: The Hip-Hopera\,” a free concert and conversation with Zakiyyah at Arlington UU Church. \nZakiyyah is an artist-changemaker who utilizes music and visual media to explore themes that centralize marginalized communities via her production company\, Black and Bold Productions. As an actress and classically-trained singer who is well-versed in opera\, hip-hop\, jazz\, and R&B\, she employs her extremely versatile skill-set to reach a broad range of audiences and craft a sound that is uniquely her own—including her most well-known creation\, “hip-hopera.” She has served as a racial equity consultant through Arts Connect International\, a peer mentor for Music to Life\, an artistic partner with Boston Children’s Chorus\, and currently teaches voice through Harvard’s Holden Voice Program. The show will be hosted by Opening Doors co-founder Alastair Moock. \nThis event is made possible by First Parish UU Church\, Nine Athens Music\, the Club Passim Folk Collective\, the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture\, and the Mass Cultural Council. \nFor more information and to get tickets\, please check out the Opening Doors website.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/shades-of-black-the-hip-hopera-opening-doors-concert-series/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Racial Justice,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260211T180229Z
CREATED:20251222T193210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180229Z
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SUMMARY:Who are UU? Series
DESCRIPTION:Looking for connection? Need a little help getting to know others at First Parish? Want to help others know you? Join First Parish members for Who are UU? a series of guided conversations designed to ease us beyond small talk and learn more about each other. No registration required. Come to one or come to all. Aimed at newer folks\, but not exclusive! 2nd Sunday of each month: January 11\, February 8\, March 8\, April 12\, May 10\, June 14.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/who-are-uu-series/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Damon
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T150238Z
CREATED:20260504T153817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T150238Z
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SUMMARY:"Reverberations" - post service conversation with Jordan Clark
DESCRIPTION:The Social Justice committee is pleased to have Jordan Clark\, a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah\, and executive director of the Harvard University Native American Program\, discuss “Complexity and Balance in Spirituality” in the Shinn Service. In his talk\, and more personally at Reverberations\, Jordan will address balancing Wampanoag spiritual practice and western/Christian practice\, focusing on how that duality and complexity inform how he navigates the world and manifests in his life and work. \nHe’ll bring his experience in teaching\, youth media activism\, curriculum development with a focus on social justice\, and youth and community organizing with several nonprofits\, as discusses his work to celebrate Native American Nations and community. \nReverberations will be held after service in the Sanctuary. Enjoy light refreshments and hear more about Jordan’s work and thoughts.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/reverberations-post-service-conversation-with-jordan-clark/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T150337Z
CREATED:20260407T182720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T150337Z
UID:10002621-1778526000-1778531400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:"Hope in the Dark" Book Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:Defending Democracy Working Group and STAR invite you to a book discussion\, facilitated by David Whitford\, on the book\, Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories\, Wild Possibilities by writer\, historian\, and activist Rebecca Solnit. Hope in the Dark makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a world whose future remains uncertain and unknowable. “No writer has better understood the mix of fear and possibility\, peril and exuberance that’s marked this new millennium” says Bill McKibben. \nJoin us via Zoom on Monday\, May 4 and Monday\, May 11\, from 7:00 to 8:30PM – register online to join the discussion and receive the link to join.  We hope it will nurture our resilience to act in this unnerving world!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/hope-in-the-dark-book-discussion-series/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T165601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Help us build a vibrant young adult community (ages 18-35ish) at First Parish! We invite you to gather for food\, fun\, and connection.\nIt doesn’t matter if you’re a lifelong member or new to the community—we want to see you there! \nDate & Time: Friday\, May 15\, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nLocation: First Parish UU of Arlington\, MA (Parlor)\nFood: Contributions of a dish\, dessert\, or drink are welcome\, but please don’t let that stop you from coming! \nA quick note: This is an alcohol-free event.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/young-adult-potluck-2/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T170855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
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SUMMARY:Staffing at First Parish: Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:What are the possibilities for staffing in the coming years? Join the Transition Team to discuss what we’ve learned from peer congregations and how we can creatively navigate our budget to support the ministries we love. Whether you’re interested in the data or the vision\, your participation is vital. \nJoin one of these Sessions:  \n\nSaturday\, May 16\, 3–5 PM (In-person\, Parlor)\nMonday\, May 18\, 7:30 – 9PM  on Zoom (click here to join)\n\nBackground Information: You can review the full report on our survey of other congregations here.  During the sessions\, we will also walk through the specific costs that make up our personnel budget to ensure everyone has a clear picture of our financial landscape. \nAs always\, we welcome your comments on staffing and other aspects of First Parish life!   Find us or email transitionteam@firstparish.info.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/staffing-at-first-parish-where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 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:20260517T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T173213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002641-1779017400-1779022800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Finding Your Walden:  How to Strive Less\, Simplify More\, and Embrace What Matters Most
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the book with the same title by Jen Tota McGivney\, we will explore the ways Thoreau’s wisdom may apply to and inspire our 21st century lives.  There will be two sessions this spring and we will continue the conversation in the fall.  It is not necessary to read the book.\n\nIn-person and remote options are available.  Registration links are below.\n\nSpring Session 1:   \n\nSunday\, May 17th at 11:30 a.m.  –  Grady Room  (click here to register)\nThursday\, May 21st at 6:00 p.m.  – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nA sprint through Thoreau’s central ideas.\nPrinciple One:   “Know the True Cost of Things”\n\n\nSpring Session 2:  \n\nSunday June 7th at 11:30 a.m. – Parlor  (click here to register)\nThursday\, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nPrinciple Two:     Create Space between You and the World\nPrinciple Three:  Create Your Inner Misfit
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/finding-your-walden-how-to-strive-less-simplify-more-and-embrace-what-matters-most/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Grady Room
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260507T144257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning the Work of Covenant - Covenant Task Force Drop-In Offering
DESCRIPTION:The Covenant Task Force (CTF) invites you to join them in the Parlor\, after worship\, on Sunday\, May 17th. We are volunteers collaborating with the ministers\, Parish Committee\, Transition Team and Safe Congregations Committee to craft an all-congregation covenant as a part of our settled minister search process. \nAt that time you will be able to review examples of covenants created by other congregations of our size. These examples were gathered by our Transition Team in their on-going work to provide information about a variety of topics as we move forward in our search for our next lead minister. \nAs you scan these documents we encourage you to notice keywords\, phrases\, and Unitarian Universalist values shared by all. Members of the CTF will be on hand to listen to your thoughts\, offer ways for you to make suggestions about the creation of ours\, and gather feedback. \nFor those who can not be with us that day we will be posting a full listing of the covenants on-line for your review\, as well as methods of sharing your feedback to us. \nWe hope to see you then! \nCovenant Task Force:\nTali Avery\, Anthony Fernandez\, Julie Garry (Transition Team Liaison)\, Amy Hadley\, and Tina Schultz
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/beginning-the-work-of-covenant-covenant-task-force-drop-in-offering/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T172659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002640-1779109200-1779112800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Tea with Rev. Carolyn Patierno
DESCRIPTION:As First Parish’s Adjunct Minister this spring and then again in October – November\, this time is simply for getting to know the congregation more. This gathering will be informal. The kettle will be on and the table set. Come for conversation and company.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tea-with-rev-carolyn-patierno/
LOCATION:Grady Room
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T170938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002638-1779132600-1779138000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Staffing at First Parish: Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:What are the possibilities for staffing in the coming years? Join the Transition Team to discuss what we’ve learned from peer congregations and how we can creatively navigate our budget to support the ministries we love. Whether you’re interested in the data or the vision\, your participation is vital. \nJoin one of these Sessions:  \n\nSaturday\, May 16\, 3–5 PM (In-person\, Parlor)\nMonday\, May 18\, 7:30 – 9PM  on Zoom (click here to join)\n\nBackground Information: You can review the full report on our survey of other congregations here.  During the sessions\, we will also walk through the specific costs that make up our personnel budget to ensure everyone has a clear picture of our financial landscape. \nAs always\, we welcome your comments on staffing and other aspects of First Parish life!   Find us or email transitionteam@firstparish.info.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/staffing-at-first-parish-where-do-we-go-from-here-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T173213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002642-1779386400-1779391800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Finding Your Walden:  How to Strive Less\, Simplify More\, and Embrace What Matters Most
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the book with the same title by Jen Tota McGivney\, we will explore the ways Thoreau’s wisdom may apply to and inspire our 21st century lives.  There will be two sessions this spring and we will continue the conversation in the fall.  It is not necessary to read the book.\n\nIn-person and remote options are available.  Registration links are below.\n\nSpring Session 1:   \n\nSunday\, May 17th at 11:30 a.m.  –  Grady Room  (click here to register)\nThursday\, May 21st at 6:00 p.m.  – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nA sprint through Thoreau’s central ideas.\nPrinciple One:   “Know the True Cost of Things”\n\n\nSpring Session 2:  \n\nSunday June 7th at 11:30 a.m. – Parlor  (click here to register)\nThursday\, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nPrinciple Two:     Create Space between You and the World\nPrinciple Three:  Create Your Inner Misfit
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/finding-your-walden-how-to-strive-less-simplify-more-and-embrace-what-matters-most/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Grady Room
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T201500
DTSTAMP:20260211T180007Z
CREATED:20251223T165939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180007Z
UID:10002555-1779390000-1779394500@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Love at the Center Book Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to put love at the center of our lives? How is love at the center of our six shared Unitarian Universalist values of interdependence\, equity\, transformation\, pluralism\, generosity\, and justice? Join folks from the Membership Committee to discuss readings from Love at the Center\, a collection of meditations on love at the center by UU ministers from around the country. Come to one or come to all. Aimed at newer folks\, but not exclusive! Third Thursdays on Zoom – please register online for Zoom link and to receive updates and information.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/love-at-the-center-book-discussion-series/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260211T175950Z
CREATED:20251015T170158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T175950Z
UID:10002389-1779904800-1779910200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 3. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date to host using this Google sheet. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2025 potluck dates: September 24\, October 29; December 3 \n2026 potluck dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; April 29; May 27 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2025-2026-3-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T145025Z
CREATED:20260521T181040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T145025Z
UID:10002649-1780227000-1780232400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Covenant Discernment and Listening Circle
DESCRIPTION:Come join the First Parish Covenant Task Force\, Transition Team\, and Parish Committee members to share your voice and experiences! \nIn facilitated small group conversations (called “discernment circles”)\, you’ll be asked your thoughts on how we put our shared values into practice in our community. Notes from these conversations will be instrumental to the formation of a new community covenant over the next few months. Everyone is welcome\, although we do encourage folks to sign up in advance since space is limited. \nNote: a separate online event will be offered before the end of the program year\, to especially capture the perspectives of remote community members and parents. \nClick here to register online for this event.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/covenant-discernment-and-listening-circle/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260505T150139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002635-1780509600-1780516800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Poster-Making and Pizza for Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join the LGBTQIA+ Affirming committee to make posters for the upcoming Pride parade! Pizza will be served – in the Vestry.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/poster-making-and-pizza-for-pride/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice,Spotlight,Welcoming Congregations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T173213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002643-1780596000-1780601400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Finding Your Walden:  How to Strive Less\, Simplify More\, and Embrace What Matters Most
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the book with the same title by Jen Tota McGivney\, we will explore the ways Thoreau’s wisdom may apply to and inspire our 21st century lives.  There will be two sessions this spring and we will continue the conversation in the fall.  It is not necessary to read the book.\n\nIn-person and remote options are available.  Registration links are below.\n\nSpring Session 1:   \n\nSunday\, May 17th at 11:30 a.m.  –  Grady Room  (click here to register)\nThursday\, May 21st at 6:00 p.m.  – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nA sprint through Thoreau’s central ideas.\nPrinciple One:   “Know the True Cost of Things”\n\n\nSpring Session 2:  \n\nSunday June 7th at 11:30 a.m. – Parlor  (click here to register)\nThursday\, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nPrinciple Two:     Create Space between You and the World\nPrinciple Three:  Create Your Inner Misfit
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/finding-your-walden-how-to-strive-less-simplify-more-and-embrace-what-matters-most/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Grady Room
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260527T164559Z
CREATED:20260527T164559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T164559Z
UID:10002651-1780738200-1780749000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Household Goods Donation Drive
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance is co-sponsoring a household goods drive – help Household Goods furnish homes\, free of charge for families in need. Donate good quality household items to help turn empty rooms into real homes. For guidelines on what to donate\, please click here to visit the Household Goods website.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/household-goods-donation-drive/
LOCATION:St. Camillus Church\, 1185 Concord Tpke\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Program,Community,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T170159Z
CREATED:20260601T161237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T170159Z
UID:10002653-1780743600-1780754400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Boston Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:Meet First Parish members at the Alewife Station at 10:00am on Saturday\, or meet in Copley Square to march together in the annual Boston Pride Parade. If you plan to attend\, or if you have questions or need more information\, please email lgbtqia@firstparish.info so that we can coordinate with all folks attending.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/boston-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Copley Plaza\, 206 Clarendon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Welcoming Congregations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T173213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002644-1780831800-1780837200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Finding Your Walden:  How to Strive Less\, Simplify More\, and Embrace What Matters Most
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the book with the same title by Jen Tota McGivney\, we will explore the ways Thoreau’s wisdom may apply to and inspire our 21st century lives.  There will be two sessions this spring and we will continue the conversation in the fall.  It is not necessary to read the book.\n\nIn-person and remote options are available.  Registration links are below.\n\nSpring Session 1:   \n\nSunday\, May 17th at 11:30 a.m.  –  Grady Room  (click here to register)\nThursday\, May 21st at 6:00 p.m.  – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nA sprint through Thoreau’s central ideas.\nPrinciple One:   “Know the True Cost of Things”\n\n\nSpring Session 2:  \n\nSunday June 7th at 11:30 a.m. – Parlor  (click here to register)\nThursday\, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nPrinciple Two:     Create Space between You and the World\nPrinciple Three:  Create Your Inner Misfit
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/finding-your-walden-how-to-strive-less-simplify-more-and-embrace-what-matters-most/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Grady Room
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T174739Z
CREATED:20260601T172900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T174739Z
UID:10002654-1780831800-1780837200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Front Corner Project Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join the team working with the landscape architects after worship on Sunday\, June 7 in the Sanctuary for an update on the redesign of our front corner (at Mass Ave and Pleasant St)\, and an opportunity for you to share your feedback. Click here to join on Zoom if you are unable to join in person.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/front-corner-project-presentation/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Outdoors,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260513T191754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002646-1780832700-1780837200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Covenant Groups Demo Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 1- hour demo session on Sunday\, June 7 after services. To register for the demo\, to get more information\, or to sign up for a group\, email covenantgroups@firstparish.info. \nCovenant Groups are a great way to make deeper connections with others at First Parish. Each small group meets monthly for 2 hours to discuss topics that explore our spiritual paths and life experience. Members are asked to make a commitment to attend monthly at their scheduled time from September 2026 through June 2027. There are also options for members who prefer to participate over Zoom.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/covenant-groups-demo-session/
LOCATION:Grady Room
CATEGORIES:Covenant Groups,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165506Z
CREATED:20260603T145206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T165506Z
UID:10002655-1781035200-1781040600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Covenant Discernment and Listening Circle - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Come join the First Parish Covenant Task Force\, Transition Team\, and Parish Committee members to share your voice and experiences! \nIn facilitated small group conversations (called “discernment circles”)\, you’ll be asked your thoughts on how we put our shared values into practice in our community. Notes from these conversations will be instrumental to the formation of a new community covenant over the next few months. Everyone is welcome – join us if you missed our in-person offering on May 31! \nClick here to register for this event\, and to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/covenant-discernment-and-listening-circle-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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