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SUMMARY:What Do We Mean By "Covenant" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Jonipher 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.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/what-do-we-mean-by-covenant-workshop/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T170000
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SUMMARY:Free Family Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this free family game night! We’ll provide games and pizza. Additional games and desserts are welcome\, but not necessary. \nCo-sponsored by the Stewardship and RE committees.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/free-family-game-night/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Religious Education - Youth,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T183000
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SUMMARY:ALLIANCE PROGRAM From Guerilla to Grandmother: An Evening with Peace Activist Katherine Power
DESCRIPTION:Katherine Power\, author of SURRENDER: My Journey from Guerilla to Grandmother\, will join us to share her story and talk with us about taking action to bring about change. In her book\, she recounts the events of her dramatic journey from anti-war activist to revolutionary guerrilla\, through 23 years of life on the run where she built a family that she had to leave in a dramatic surrender\, serving a prison sentence where she found grace and meaning. \nNow\, as an elder\, Power reflects on her inner journey and its lessons—how cultivating inner peace and practicing compassion are the foundation of powerful action for change in the world. \nKatherine Power studied at Brandeis\, completed her Bachelor’s degree through the Boston University Prison Education Program\, and holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy\, Ethics\, and Writing from Oregon State University. Her previous book\, Doing Time: Papers from Framingham Prison\, is available from Nighthawk Press. \nAll are welcome to Alliance events! The event will be in-person and on Zoom – you may click here to join on Zoom.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/alliance-program-from-guerilla-to-grandmother-an-evening-with-peace-activist-katherine-power/
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:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000
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-2025-2026-3-2/2026-02-25/
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:20260224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260211T183933Z
CREATED:20260211T183833Z
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SUMMARY:Walking in Beauty through Difficult Times: An evening with Diné Elder Lupita McClanahan
DESCRIPTION:“Hozho” or “The Beauty Way” is a core practice of the Diné people. Raised in secrecy by traditional elders in Canyn de Chelly\, Lupita was hidden to preserve her family’s lineage from the boarding school system. Though eventually taken\, she drew on her cultural strength to endure and overcome unimaginable challenges. Join us to hear her powerful stories of resilience and discover how we\, too\, can walk in Hozho. Presented by the FP Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG)\, Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, and Lakota YouthStay. Light refreshments of Navajo minestrone soup and fry bread will be served. Free. Reservations required. Email hleavell@dallin.org.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/walking-in-beauty-through-difficult-times-an-evening-with-dine-elder-lupita-mcclanahan/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Indigenous Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
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CREATED:20260209T165319Z
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SUMMARY:Common Ground: What Connects and Sustains Us
DESCRIPTION:Join the Transition Team\, Parish Committee\, and our UUA staff person\, Hillary Allen. We will begin by laying the groundwork for the ministerial search process. Then we will move into small group conversations to share what we value most about First Parish\, what connects us to one another\, and what we need to nourish and sustain our beloved community as we enter this next chapter. Hosted by the Transitions Team – Transitionteam@firstparish.info. \nLunch and childcare provided on February 22.\nJoin the Zoom on 2/26 by clicking this link. \nThe content of the two sessions will be the same. You are welcome to join one or both. Please register online to help us get a sense of numbers ahead of time.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/common-ground-what-connects-and-sustains-us/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T201500
DTSTAMP:20260211T180007Z
CREATED:20251223T165939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180007Z
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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/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T123000
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/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Damon
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260211T182121Z
CREATED:20260122T172509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T182121Z
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SUMMARY:Pathway to Membership Workshop with Rev. Erica
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 Rev. Erica 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 required 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/pathway-to-membership-workshop-with-rev-erica/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T193000
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-2025-2026-3-2/2026-01-28/
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:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T201500
DTSTAMP:20260211T180007Z
CREATED:20251223T165939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180007Z
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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/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260211T180229Z
CREATED:20251222T193210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180229Z
UID:10002545-1768131000-1768134600@www.firstparish.info
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/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Damon
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T193000
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-2025-2026-3-2/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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