BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.firstparish.info X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T171415Z CREATED:20260506T171415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T171415Z UID:10002639-1778869800-1778878800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Alliance Annual Dinner and Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Alliance Annual Business meeting begins with a casual supper\, followed by financial reports and the vote of Alliance members to approve the budget and the Giving Plan. \n6:30pm in the Vestry. \nThe Alliance is the women’s organization at First Parish\, with a mission to support the women in our congregation\, and through that support to advance the interests and efforts of our entire community. Formal membership in the Alliance is open to those who identify as female\, although Alliance activities are inclusive across gender identities and age. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/alliance-annual-dinner-and-business-meeting/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Program,Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T200000 DTSTAMP:20260328T205143Z CREATED:20260305T195232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T205143Z UID:10002602-1775242800-1775246400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Good Friday Service DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Erica and worship associates for a somber\, contemplative Good Friday service at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/good-friday-service/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T193000 DTSTAMP:20251223T184102Z CREATED:20250903T175116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184102Z UID:10002358-1766599200-1766604600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Candlelight Worship Service DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 24\, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm \nWorship in the Sanctuary and live on Zoom\nThe 4:00pm service will be ASL interpreted.\nBoth services will be in-person and also live-streamed on Zoom – click here to join via Zoom. \nThe Christmas Eve services\, a highlight of the season\, occur twice due to the number of people attending.   The services feature the lighting of candles\, organ fanfares and children reading the ancient tale.  Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong offers a homily. As is our annual tradition\, we welcome musical guests (stay tuned for more information about featured musicians this year). \n  \n scroll right scroll left\n\n\n\nView or download the Order of Service\n\n\nThe Order of Service is generally posted a day or two before the service\n\n\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\n\n\nYou may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/candlelight-worship-service-2/2025-12-24/2/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T173000 DTSTAMP:20251223T184102Z CREATED:20250903T175116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184102Z UID:10002357-1766592000-1766597400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Candlelight Worship Service DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 24\, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm \nWorship in the Sanctuary and live on Zoom\nThe 4:00pm service will be ASL interpreted.\nBoth services will be in-person and also live-streamed on Zoom – click here to join via Zoom. \nThe Christmas Eve services\, a highlight of the season\, occur twice due to the number of people attending.   The services feature the lighting of candles\, organ fanfares and children reading the ancient tale.  Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong offers a homily. As is our annual tradition\, we welcome musical guests (stay tuned for more information about featured musicians this year). \n  \n scroll right scroll left\n\n\n\nView or download the Order of Service\n\n\nThe Order of Service is generally posted a day or two before the service\n\n\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\n\n\nYou may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/candlelight-worship-service-2/2025-12-24/1/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T203000 DTSTAMP:20251112T180150Z CREATED:20251105T180435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T180150Z UID:10002523-1766257200-1766262600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Evening Ritual DESCRIPTION:At the solstice\, the sun pauses for a moment of stillness before the light begins to grow again. \nJoin us for a winter solstice ritual – a time to pause and immerse in stillness\, quiet\, and the beauty that can be found in the dark. This ritual will include silence\, music\, meditations\, and connecting with the natural beauty of this time of year. \nGather in the vestry between 6:30 and 7 p.m. for hot cider and conversation. Bring your coat\, since we will spend some time in the courtyard night together before continuing our ritual in the sanctuary. Stay after the ritual for tea and a bȗche de noel (the edible form of a Yule log). \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/winter-solstice-evening-worship-service/ LOCATION:Sanctuary and Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T210000 DTSTAMP:20251031T185704Z CREATED:20251023T183244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T185704Z UID:10002511-1762023600-1762030800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Día De Los Muertos Vespers Service DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary for an evening Vespers service in the spirit of the Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)\, led by Rev. Lilia Cuervos. Día de los Muertos is a two day holiday that reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (Offerings) to honor their departed family members that have passed. \nAll are welcome\, and we invite you to bring a photograph or memento of a loved one to add to our communal ofrenda. \nStay after the service to share Pan de muerto (“bread of the dead”) and hot chocolate in the Vestry as we celebrate and remember loved ones who have died. \nClick here for the Order of Service for the Día de los Muertos service. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/dia-de-los-muertos-vespers-service/ LOCATION:Sanctuary and Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T203000 DTSTAMP:20250130T144129Z CREATED:20250130T144111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T144129Z UID:10001831-1749234600-1749241800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Alliance Annual Dinner and Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Alliance annual dinner and business meeting \n6:30pm in the Vestry (in-person event only) \nMore information forthcoming URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/alliance-annual-dinner-2025/ LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Program,Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T193000 DTSTAMP:20241213T161752Z CREATED:20231122T175221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T161752Z UID:10001721-1735063200-1735068600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Candlelight Worship Service DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 24\, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm \nWorship in the Sanctuary\nThe 4:00pm service is in-person only and will be ASL interpreted.\nThe 6:00pm service will be in-person and also live-streamed on Zoom. \nThe Christmas Eve services\, a highlight of the season\, occur twice due to the number of people attending.   The services feature the lighting of candles\, organ fanfares and children reading the ancient tale.  Rev. Marta Flanagan offers a homily. We welcome musical guests the Worcester Brass Consort and also Dr. Andrew Shinton on the organ. \n  \n scroll right scroll left\n\n\n\nView or download the Order of Service\n\n\nThe Order of Service is generally posted on Thursday before the service\n\n\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\n\n\nYou may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/candelight-worship-service4pm/2024-12-24/2/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T173000 DTSTAMP:20241213T161752Z CREATED:20231122T175221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T161752Z UID:10001720-1735056000-1735061400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Candlelight Worship Service DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 24\, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm \nWorship in the Sanctuary\nThe 4:00pm service is in-person only and will be ASL interpreted.\nThe 6:00pm service will be in-person and also live-streamed on Zoom. \nThe Christmas Eve services\, a highlight of the season\, occur twice due to the number of people attending.   The services feature the lighting of candles\, organ fanfares and children reading the ancient tale.  Rev. Marta Flanagan offers a homily. We welcome musical guests the Worcester Brass Consort and also Dr. Andrew Shinton on the organ. \n  \n scroll right scroll left\n\n\n\nView or download the Order of Service\n\n\nThe Order of Service is generally posted on Thursday before the service\n\n\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\n\n\nYou may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/candelight-worship-service4pm/2024-12-24/1/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T210000 DTSTAMP:20240514T172037Z CREATED:20240510T160208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T172037Z UID:10001096-1716318000-1716325200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Recruiting Lay Ministers and Worship Associates DESCRIPTION:The Shared Ministry Committee would like to hear from you if you would like to become a Lay Minister or Worship Associate\, or to learn more about these important First Parish programs. A Q&A session for those interested in learning more will be held on Zoom on Tuesday\, May 21 at 7:00 pm\, with Rev. Erica\, coordinator of Shared Ministry Cathy Modica\, and others; please contact Cathy (sharedministry@firstparish.info) to let us know you are interested. \nHere is the Zoom link for the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87342458499 \nLay Ministers work with Rev. Marta and Rev. Erica to provide pastoral care for members of the community\, ‘supporting one another through the changes in our lives.’ Worship Associates have a public presence in Sunday services and support the organization of services throughout the year\, including creating a plan for summer services. \nApplications are being accepted for both the lay ministry and for worship associates. Click here to fill out an application (a Google form). \nIf you have any questions\, please contact sharedministry@firstparish.info. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/recruiting-lay-ministers-and-worship-associates/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Church Business,Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T110000 DTSTAMP:20240219T175154Z CREATED:20240219T173750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T175154Z UID:10001072-1714298400-1714302000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Child Dedication Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Child Dedication Ceremony\nSunday\, April 28 during the worship service \n>> Registration deadline: March 10 << \nFirst Parish periodically holds Child Dedication Ceremonies\, which occur during Sunday worship. In this ceremony\, parents and the congregation commit themselves to the care of individual children\, typically the newly born and newly arrived (adopted) children among us. It is the Unitarian Universalist rite of passage that corresponds to a baptism\, bris\, Christening or child naming. To participate in the child dedication you need to be a member of First Parish and meet with the ministers. If you would like to participate please email Rev. Marta Flanagan no later than March 10 at marta@firstparish.info URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/child-dedication-ceremony/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Spiritual Growth,Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T220000 DTSTAMP:20240319T201340Z CREATED:20240319T165817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T201340Z UID:10001080-1713686400-1713736800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Summer Worship Leader Recruitment: April 21 deadline DESCRIPTION:>> Summer 2024 worship at First Parish will be online only. \nTake part in the spiritual formation of our shared community! Every summer\, our congregation offers a handful of lay members the opportunity to lead a summer worship service. Will you help create a summer of thoughtful\, enriching\, and enlightening worship services for our congregation? If the ideal appeals but you think you might be traveling\, or maybe you don’t like speaking in front of a crowd\, fear not! Services this summer will be 100% virtual. All you need is a Zoom-quality WiFi connection. \nFor more details about leading an online service this summer\, please read or download this document. \nFill out a brief application on line at https://tinyurl.com/3tb37cx9 or speak with any worship associate. \nThe deadline for submitting your proposal is April 21\, 2024. Training will be on May 5\, 1-3pm\, via Zoom. \nIf you have any questions\, please email us at WorshipAssociates@firstparish.info URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/summer-worship-leader-recruitment-april-21-deadline/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Church Business,Virtual First Parish,Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231224T113000 DTSTAMP:20231213T181541Z CREATED:20231213T180650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T181541Z UID:10000714-1703412000-1703417400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 24\, 10 am \n“A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” \nFirst Parish vestry\, in-person only \nWe’ll gather in our vestry on Christmas Eve morning for a live recording of A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from Kings College Chapel at Cambridge University. Come together with others to enjoy music and inspiration. Hot beverages and donuts will be served! Led by Worship Associate David Whitford. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/a-festival-of-nine-lessons-and-carols/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T120000 DTSTAMP:20230828T180712Z CREATED:20230627T212013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T180712Z UID:10000064-1693735200-1693742400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Summer 2023 Online Service: September 3 DESCRIPTION:On the Nature of Things: Atoms\, the Void\, and Nothing More\nDavid Dreyfus\, Worship Leader \nHow do we think of gods\, life\, death\, existence\, purpose? 2100 years ago Lucretius\, a Roman poet\, wrote an epic poem that built on the earlier teachings of Epicurus\, which was rediscovered in the 15th-century. There is\, perhaps\, much we can contemplate on our own spiritual journeys based on this sensuous\, earlier account. \nDavid Dreyfus has been attending First Parish for about 10 years and participates in many aspects of community life here. He has chaired the finance committee\, participates on property\, helps in the kitchen\, facilitates a men’s group\, engages in discussion groups\, and actively participates in Lectio Divina as part of a very active spiritual journey. \n\nFor the month of September\, the Giving First recipient is UU Mass Action.\nHalf the collection will go to that group;\nThe remaining half supports the life and work of this Parish.\nTo donate using your smartphone\, you may text\n“fpuu offering” to 73256. Then follow the directions in\nthe texts you receive.\n\n\n\nView or Download the Order of Service \n[Please note: The Order of Service is generally posted on the Thursday or Friday prior to the Sunday service.] \n\nClick to Join Worship Virtually \nOr use your phone to participate with audio only by dialing 929-205-6099 then enter 859 7713 3204 followed by the pound key. If you have trouble connecting via Zoom\, you may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/summer-2023-online-service-september-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual First Parish,Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T113000 DTSTAMP:20230825T145026Z CREATED:20230825T142032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T145026Z UID:10000066-1693130400-1693135800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Summer 2023 Online Service: August 27 DESCRIPTION:Reckoning When Redemption is Impossible \nReckoning & Repair (Amy Anderson)\, Worship Leader \n\n\nWhen we have suffered physical and spiritual harm—when we have experienced losses that can never be fully restored—what is the value of an acknowledgement or apology from the one who has harmed us? Stemming from work with the Reckoning and Repair Working Group\, we will look at historical instances of harm and reflect on the question\, If there can be no such thing as true redemption—a full restoration of what has been lost—what is the point of even reckoning with the harm? \n\n\nFor the months of June\, July and August\, half of the\noffering supports two recipients:\nThe Mass Building Electrification Accelerator\n(http://www.electrifybuildings.org/)\nand Educate Girls Now\n(https://educategirlsnow.org/).\nThe remaining half supports the life and work of this Parish.\nTo donate using your smartphone\, you may text\n“fpuu offering” to 73256. Then follow the directions in\nthe texts you receive.\n\n\n\nView or Download the Order of Service \n[Please note: The Order of Service is generally posted on the Thursday or Friday prior to the Sunday service.] \nClick to Join Worship Virtually URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/summer-2023-online-service-august-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual First Parish,Worship END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR