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SUMMARY:UU Common Read: "Authentic Selves"
DESCRIPTION:The Welcoming Congregations Committee will be hosting a 4-part discussion on the book\, “Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families” starting in February 2025. Childcare will be provided if needed. Registration is required. \nThe Common Read is an annual UUA program that uses a curriculum of facilitated discussions about a selected book to invite individuals to engage in a new way with their own stories to form deeper understandings of themselves and others in their congregations and communities. \nRead the January 2025 Spire for more information.\nLook for an announcement on the FP Connections list and watch the introduction video at https://tinyurl.com/Common-Read-24-25-Intro \nRegister at: https://forms.gle/F36ni6RfrZUozAZm9 \nDates: 2/7/25\, 2/28/25\, 3/14/25\, 3/28/25 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/uu-common-read-authentic-selves/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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SUMMARY:UU Common Read: "Authentic Selves"
DESCRIPTION:The Welcoming Congregations Committee will be hosting a 4-part discussion on the book\, “Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families” starting in February 2025. Childcare will be provided if needed. Registration is required. \nThe Common Read is an annual UUA program that uses a curriculum of facilitated discussions about a selected book to invite individuals to engage in a new way with their own stories to form deeper understandings of themselves and others in their congregations and communities. \nRead the January 2025 Spire for more information.\nLook for an announcement on the FP Connections list and watch the introduction video at https://tinyurl.com/Common-Read-24-25-Intro \nRegister at: https://forms.gle/F36ni6RfrZUozAZm9 \nDates: 2/7/25\, 2/28/25\, 3/14/25\, 3/28/25 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/uu-common-read-authentic-selves/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T113000
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SUMMARY:Flag Raising at the Meetinghouse
DESCRIPTION:Directly following worship\, Marta and Rev. Erica will walk to the meetinghouse flagpole to install two flags\, the US one and the Pride Progress one. This dedication comes after many months of gathering feedback from the congregation\, a recommendation from Defending Democracy\, and a vote from the Parish Committee. Please join us.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/flag-raising-at-the-meetinghouse/
LOCATION:Front Lawn / Clock tower\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T120000
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SUMMARY:"The Dreamlife Of Georgie Stone\," Film and Discussion with snacks!
DESCRIPTION:This half-hour documentary spans most of the 22-year life of Georgie Stone\, a young Australian trans activist\, revealing her memories as she grows up\, affirms her gender\, finds her voice\, fights to change laws and public perception\, and becomes a role model for other trans kids throughout the world. \nDiscussion right after the showing. \nSnacks and Event brought to you by the Welcoming Congregation Committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/the-dreamlife-of-georgie-stone-film-and-discussion-with-snacks/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Welcoming Congregations
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE JOIN US on Wednesday\, November 20 at 7 p.m. for a commemoration of Transgender Day of Resilience. We will gather on the meetinghouse lawn at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 630 Mass Ave.\, Arlington Center. \nTransgender\, non-binary\, and gender expansive people are also invited to an affinity event at 6:15 p.m. at First Parish Congregation to meet and socialize before the 7 p.m. event takes place. Pizza and other refreshments will be offered\, and supplies will be available to create art and write poetry.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/transgender-day-of-resilience/
LOCATION:Front Lawn / Clock tower\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T213000
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SUMMARY:Movie Night: Will and Harper
DESCRIPTION:Come join Rev. Erica and the Welcoming Congregation Committee for a movie night and discussion! We will view the new documentary Will and Harper. When comedian Will Ferrell finds out his close friend of 30 years is coming out as a trans woman\, the two decide to embark on a cross-country road trip to process this new stage of their relationship in an intimate portrait of friendship and transition. Bring yourself\, bring friends\, enjoy our popcorn!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/movie-night-will-and-harper/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T090000
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SUMMARY:March with First Parish at the Boston Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in over 15 years\, First Parish Arlington is marching in Boston’ s Pride Parade! How much fun to march\, dance\, shout\, and celebrate our LGBTQ+ selves\, friends and family! Join Rev. Erica and the Welcoming Congregation Committee on Saturday\, June 8th at 11 am downtown. Kids and families are welcomed! \nPlease email erica.richmond@firstparish.info in advance to RSVP and make travel arrangements! \nVisit the Boston Pride website.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/march-with-first-parish-at-the-boston-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Offsite: see event description
CATEGORIES:Community,Welcoming Congregations
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SUMMARY:EVENT CANCELLED: Watch party and discussion of artist talk by photographer Jess T Dugan
DESCRIPTION:**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED** \nSaturday\, April 13\, 1-3pm \nWatch party and discussion of artist talk by photographer Jess T Dugan\, whose work explores issues of identity through photography\, video\, and writing.  Prints from Jess’s book To Survive on This Shore: Photographs and Interviews with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Older Adults are currently on display in the Parlor. \nThis event is sponsored by the Photographic Speaker Series and will be held at Lesley University; we will be watching a live-stream of the talk in the First Parish vestry. \nPlease RSVP to welcoming@firstparish.info. \nThe Welcoming Congregation Committee is sponsoring this event and Michaela Kirby will facilitate the discussion.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/watch-party-and-discussion-of-an-artist-talk-by-photographer-jess-t-dugan/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T150000
DTSTAMP:20240328T174738Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:Join Arlington’s Rainbow Commission for Trans Day of Visibility— a panel presentation celebrating trans and gender non-confirming people! There will be snacks and community! \nLearn more here. \nSponsored by the First Parish Welcoming Congregation Committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/trans-day-of-visibility/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T171500
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SUMMARY:"Becoming a Man" Talkback
DESCRIPTION:The American Rep. Theatre in Cambridge’s next performance is entitled “Becoming A Man”; a play based on memoirist P. Carl’s life story to become himself. The Welcoming Congregation Committee\, a First Parish group committed to expanding celebration and education of/about LGBTQ+ folks\, is attending the play at 2 pm on March 9th. They will then host a talkback at 5:15 pm at the First Parish meetinghouse. \nUpdate: 2/28/2024: The comped tickets for March 9 have been claimed\, but you’re welcome to this talkback regardless of when you saw the play. \nPlease email Rev. Erica to waitlist for a ticket or to RSVP to the talkback. \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/becoming-a-man-talkback/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T190000
DTSTAMP:20240111T175656Z
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SUMMARY:No Dumb Questions- LGBTQ+ 101
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Erica Richmond and Rev. Stevie Carmody are hosting an evening of “No Dumb Questions” This means we hope you will bring curiosities\, questions\, or confusion to this program and we will have a chance to do some learning together. This is a space that is purposefully geared towards folks that might have more basic questions– we want to be upfront about that and cultivate a vibe that invites questions folks might otherwise not feel comfortable asking. Please use this form to RSVP! We look forward to being with you!\n\n\nTuesday\, January 23rd\, 7 pm in the Parlor\n\nSponsored by the Welcoming Congregation Committee\n\n\nPlease RSVP using this form:  https://forms.gle/2Y5Lqr7X2MBwBCwv6
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/no-dumb-questions-lgbtq-101/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Welcoming Congregations
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