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SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2026-2027
DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 2 (hosted by First Parish Jewish Connections in celebration of Hanukkah). \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date to host using this Google sheet. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2026 potluck dates: September 30\, October 28; December 2 \n2027 potluck dates: January 27; February 24; March 31; April 28; May 26 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2026-2027/2027-01-27/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T123000
DTSTAMP:20261027T150500Z
CREATED:20261027T150500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150500Z
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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/2027-02-07/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260921T170237Z
CREATED:20260921T170237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T170237Z
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SUMMARY:Tea with a Minister
DESCRIPTION:Are you new or feeling new at First Parish? Join a casual conversation with one of our ministers after the service. We’ll meet in the Parlor for light refreshments and an informal chat. Bring yourself and any questions about First Parish that will help you get to know us. Or just come to listen! Let us know if childcare will be helpful—we are happy to provide it. If you have questions\, please send an email to membership@firstparish.info. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tea-with-a-minister/2027-02-07/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270221T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270221T130000
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/2027-02-21/
LOCATION:Damon
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270224T193000
DTSTAMP:20261028T171856Z
CREATED:20260821T201552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T171856Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2026-2027
DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 2 (hosted by First Parish Jewish Connections in celebration of Hanukkah). \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date to host using this Google sheet. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2026 potluck dates: September 30\, October 28; December 2 \n2027 potluck dates: January 27; February 24; March 31; April 28; May 26 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2026-2027/2027-02-24/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270307T113000
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DTSTAMP:20261027T150500Z
CREATED:20261027T150500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150500Z
UID:10003705-1804419000-1804422600@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/2027-03-07/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270321T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260916T181446Z
CREATED:20260916T181420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T181446Z
UID:10003586-1805628600-1805634000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:What Do We Mean By "Covenant" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join First Parish ministers and the Membership Committee to learn what we mean by “covenant.” If you are wanting to learn more about First Parish and what we believe\, this is the workshop for you! Come learn about covenant and what it means. \nThese one of two Pathway to Membership workshops offered for newcomers and prospective members. The other is “UU History and Theology.” You do not need to be new to Unitarian Universalism or plan to become a member of First Parish to join these workshops however!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/what-do-we-mean-by-covenant-workshop-2/2027-03-21/
LOCATION:Damon
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270331T193000
DTSTAMP:20261028T171856Z
CREATED:20260821T201552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T171856Z
UID:10003514-1806516000-1806521400@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-2026-2027/2027-03-31/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270404T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270404T123000
DTSTAMP:20261027T150500Z
CREATED:20261027T150500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150500Z
UID:10003706-1806838200-1806841800@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/2027-04-04/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270404T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260921T170237Z
CREATED:20260921T170237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T170237Z
UID:10003593-1806839100-1806843600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Tea with a Minister
DESCRIPTION:Are you new or feeling new at First Parish? Join a casual conversation with one of our ministers after the service. We’ll meet in the Parlor for light refreshments and an informal chat. Bring yourself and any questions about First Parish that will help you get to know us. Or just come to listen! Let us know if childcare will be helpful—we are happy to provide it. If you have questions\, please send an email to membership@firstparish.info. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tea-with-a-minister/2027-04-04/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270428T193000
DTSTAMP:20261028T171856Z
CREATED:20260821T201552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T171856Z
UID:10003515-1808935200-1808940600@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-2026-2027/2027-04-28/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270526T193000
DTSTAMP:20261028T171856Z
CREATED:20260821T201552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T171856Z
UID:10003516-1811354400-1811359800@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-2026-2027/2027-05-26/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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