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SUMMARY:Israel and Gaza: A Heartfelt Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Israel and Gaza: A Heartfelt Conversation \nThursday October 26\, 7:30pm\, First Parish Parlor \nJoin Rev. Marta Flanagan and Rev. Erica Richmond this Thursday\, October 26\, for a heart centered conversation about Israel and Palestine. Many of us are holding multiple truths at the same time. And many of us would like to be a moral liberal religious voice during these painful and despairing times. Join us for community and conversation. \n7:30 pm in the First Parish Parlor. (In-person only.)
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/leading-with-love/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Social Justice,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T120000
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SUMMARY:New UU Class
DESCRIPTION:Are you new or new-ish to First Parish? Interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalist traditions and beliefs? Are you considering joining our congregation? The New UU Class is offered twice each year. The fall session will be held Saturday\, October 28 and Saturday\, November 4 from 9am-noon in the parlor. For info or to sign up\, send an email to membership@firstparish.info\n\n\n\nWhat can you expect? \n\nTwo engaging and interactive mornings together.\nA chance to get to know others who are new(er) to First Parish and/or to Unitarian Universalism.\nAn invitation to reflect on and share your personal religious or spiritual path.\nAn engaging overview of our Unitarian Universalist roots\, traditions\, and beliefs.\nInsights on the structure and activities that make First Parish special.\nIdeas about ways to become more involved at First Parish.\nA warm welcome to First Parish.\n\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/new-uu-class/2023-10-28/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Ongoing Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T100000
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SUMMARY:Gather in the First Parish Memorial Garden
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the Remembrance Corner of our Memorial Garden for a moment of prayer\, remembrance\, and reflection before worship on Sunday\, October 29th at 9:45am. Our Memorial Garden\, located in the courtyard of the meetinghouse\, holds the ashes of many First Parish members and friends. The Remembrance Corner is paved with the names of loved ones remembered. \nAfter the service Barbara Tosti will lead a guided tour of the garden\, beginning shortly after the postlude. All are welcome to either or both opportunities to deepen our connection with the memories we hold at First Parish.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/gather-memorial-garden/
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T133000
DTSTAMP:20231019T211524Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T211524Z
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SUMMARY:Family Halloween Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Children\, families\, and all other First Parish community members are welcome for a Family Halloween Lunch from noon-1:30pm on Sunday\, October 29th. There will be Halloween themed activities. Costumes welcome and encouraged! Please RSVP so we know how much food to get.\n\n\nClick here to RSVP for the lunch.\n\nHosting group: Stevie Carmody & the Minister of Religious Education Transition Committee
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/family-halloween-lunch/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Religious Education - Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T120000
DTSTAMP:20231101T154045Z
CREATED:20231026T174823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T154045Z
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SUMMARY:Sculpture in Service of Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Cyrus Dallin\, acclaimed sculptor & member of our First Parish! \nHeather Leavell\, Director & Curator of the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, will share how his progressive values translated to his life & work.  We’ll meet in the Courtyard (or Vestry if chilly) for a light brunch (bagels\, muffins & fruit)\, then into the Vestry for the presentation at 10\, followed by a very special (free) private tour of the Dallin’s Indigenous Peoples Gallery at 11. Sponsored by the Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG)—contact ijwg@firstparish.info with questions or to RSVP.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sculpture-in-service-of-social-justice/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T140000
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SUMMARY:The Community Conversation continues…Israel and Palestine
DESCRIPTION:The Community Conversation continues…Israel and Palestine\nSunday\, November 5th\n12- 2 pm\, following worship service\nFirst Parish Parlor\n\nOn Thursday October 26\, forty people gathered in the parlor to engage in a conversation about Israel and Gaza. This coming Sunday\, after worship\, the conversation continues. All are welcome. You may bring a bag lunch and nosh. Contributions to share are welcome! \nWe will begin by watching an hour of a forum with four Dartmouth professors about the crisis. The forum was held on October 12. After viewing the forum\, Rev. Marta Flanagan and Rev. Erica Richmond will facilitate a conversation of those gathered. Our goal is not to come up with a political consensus or institutional response\, instead to hear one another and to stay in relationship across our differences. \nThose who participated in the Dartmouth Forum include: \n\nEzzedine Fishere\, an Egyptian novelist\, diplomat and academic who was a leader during Egypt’s Tahrir Square protests\nSusannah Heschel\, chair of the Jewish studies department at Dartmouth\nJonathan Smolin\, a Middle Eastern studies professor who teaches Arabic literature\nBernard Avishai\, an Israeli scholar and New Yorker contributor
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/the-community-conversation-continues/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T140000
DTSTAMP:20231101T155708Z
CREATED:20231101T155708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T155708Z
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SUMMARY:Coping With the Holidays After a Loss
DESCRIPTION:Coping With the Holidays After a Loss \nTuesday\, November 14\, 2023\, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nDiscusses the impact the holidays have on grief\, practical suggestions for coping and ways the holidays can heal. \nClick here to register for this on-line seminar or visit CareDimensions.org/CommunityWebinars for registration links. \nCare Dimensions is a non-profit organization and the largest provider of hospice\, palliative care and support services in MA\, with 45 years of experience in serious illness/end-of-life care. Our commitment to share our knowledge and expertise with the communities we serve through continued educational offerings remains strong. Care Dimensions Learning Institute is committed to providing opportunities that strengthen comprehensive learning around serious illness and end of life care that are responsive to the needs of the professionals\, community\, and patients and families we serve. \nCEUs are not provided for the community webinar series. \nTo reach Care Dimensions:\nMain Number: 888-283-1722\nReferral Number: 888-287-1255\nOnline: www.CareDimensions.org
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/coping-with-the-holidays-after-a-loss/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T200000
DTSTAMP:20231115T193203Z
CREATED:20231115T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T193203Z
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SUMMARY:Vigil: Transgender Day of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE JOIN US on MONDAY\, 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. \nMembers of the Rainbow Commission\, Rev. Erica Richmond of First Parish Congregation\, and others will offer remarks uplifting the resilience of trans\, non-binary\, and gender expansive people. \nAll are welcome. \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. \nSee full announcement here.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/vigil-transgender-day-of-resilience/
LOCATION:Front Lawn / Clock tower\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T200000
DTSTAMP:20230925T145048Z
CREATED:20230908T132319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T145048Z
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SUMMARY:Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Fall Community Potluck Dinners sponsored by the STAR committee will be held on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting Sept. 27\, from 6-8pm\, in the Vestry. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nThe following groups have generously agreed to host: \n9/27 –  Tech Team \n10/25 – Ushers \n11/29 – Covenant Group \nView or download the Potluck Host checklist. \nIf possible\, please bring your own reusable plate\, cup and utensils to minimize our environmental impact. For questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck/2023-11-29/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T140000
DTSTAMP:20231130T181743Z
CREATED:20231025T163019Z
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SUMMARY:Summit - Charting a Course for First Parish’s Future
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 3\, after worship at First Parish\nTuesday\, December 5\, via Zoom\, 7-8:30 pm (Click here to register and receive the Zoom link for the December 5 event.)\n\nWhat might we aim for in our liberal religious community 3\,5 and 10 years from now? Please join us for a facilitated program\, in-person or on-line\, to help chart a course for First Parish over the next several years. These all-congregation events will be an opportunity to inform a vision and shared priorities for who we want to be and how we will get there\, as part of our year-long focus on strategic planning. We look forward to hearing from all who participate in life at First Parish. \nClick to view or download the questions that will guide this discussion. \nLunch and childcare will be provided for the December 3 event. \nClick here to register and receive the Zoom link for the December 5 event.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/summit-charting-a-course/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community,Gatherings,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T203000
DTSTAMP:20231130T181348Z
CREATED:20231115T151747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T181348Z
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SUMMARY:Summit - Charting A Course for First Parish’s Future
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 3\, after worship at First Parish\nTuesday\, December 5\, via Zoom\, 7-8:30 pm (Click here to register and receive the Zoom link for the December 5 event.)\n\nWhat might we aim for in our liberal religious community 3\,5 and 10 years from now? Please join us for a facilitated program\, in-person or on-line\, to help chart a course for First Parish over the next several years. These all-congregation events will be an opportunity to inform a vision and shared priorities for who we want to be and how we will get there\, as part of our year-long focus on strategic planning. We look forward to hearing from all who participate in life at First Parish. \nClick to view or download the questions that will guide this discussion. \nLunch and childcare will be provided for the December 3 event. \nClick here to register and receive the Zoom link for the December 5 event.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/summit-charting-a-course-for-first-parishs-future/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community,Gatherings,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T130000
DTSTAMP:20231206T184652Z
CREATED:20231206T183956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T184652Z
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SUMMARY:Our Partner Church in Transylvania
DESCRIPTION:Please join pilgrims who travelled to Gagy\, Transylvania in the Parlor at 11:45 on Sunday\, December 17th (after worship) to learn more about our partner church. Might you be interested in a journey of broadening cultural and spiritual horizons next summer? Or contact us to learn more: partnerchurch@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/our-partner-church-in-transylvania/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Committees,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T173000
DTSTAMP:20240103T165815Z
CREATED:20240103T165510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T165815Z
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SUMMARY:STAR Boardgame Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Board games in the vestry. Bring your own beverage\, munchies\, and any games you’d like to play\, though we’ll have a stack of games at the ready.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/star-boardgame-afternoon/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T190000
DTSTAMP:20240111T175656Z
CREATED:20240111T175218Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T193000
DTSTAMP:20240215T232645Z
CREATED:20231219T184921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T232645Z
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SUMMARY:Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! The community potlucks that we began this summer with over 50 people each week and scrumptious dishes\, will continue! A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting January 31\, from 6:00-7:30pm. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nMany thanks to our hosts for this spring: \nJanuary 31 – Lay Ministry\nFebruary 28 – Membership Committee\nMarch 27 – Stewardship Committee\nApril 24 – Parish Committee\nMay 29  – Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG) \nView or download the Potluck Hosting Checklist \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck-2/2024-01-31/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T193000
DTSTAMP:20240215T232645Z
CREATED:20231219T184921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T232645Z
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SUMMARY:Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! The community potlucks that we began this summer with over 50 people each week and scrumptious dishes\, will continue! A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting January 31\, from 6:00-7:30pm. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nMany thanks to our hosts for this spring: \nJanuary 31 – Lay Ministry\nFebruary 28 – Membership Committee\nMarch 27 – Stewardship Committee\nApril 24 – Parish Committee\nMay 29  – Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG) \nView or download the Potluck Hosting Checklist \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck-2/2024-02-28/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T210000
DTSTAMP:20240222T163510Z
CREATED:20240102T165318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T163510Z
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SUMMARY:Looking at Others and Ourselves
DESCRIPTION:We will take time to observe photographs and narratives on display in the Parlor which the photographer\, Jess Dugan\, says “offer a nuanced view into the struggles and joys of growing older as a transgender person and offer a poignant reflection on what it means to live authentically despite seemingly insurmountable odds.”\nAfter reflecting quietly on our experiences of these human stories of struggles and joys we will take turns sharing how we are affected and listening closely to each other.\nAll are welcome! However\, we will close the doors when we start so we can have a clear focus and hold each other’s views and feelings without interruptions. \nThe conversation will be facilitated by Zoë Stewart
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/looking-at-others/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T203000
DTSTAMP:20240206T183215Z
CREATED:20240206T183119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183215Z
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SUMMARY:Film Watch & Discussion: The Letter – A Laudato Si Film
DESCRIPTION:Join in watching and discussing this powerful film that follows a small group of representatives from different parts of the world – a young person\, an indigenous person\, a person raised in poverty\, a faith leader\, and two scientists – who the Pope invited to visit Rome.  They gathered to share their perspectives and experiences of climate change and our shared responsibility to protect people and nature today and for future generations. \nThursday\, Feb. 29th at 7pm – Join in a film watch at First Parish. Alternatively\, you can watch the film on your own.  It’s available to stream free-of-charge at https://www.theletterfilm.org/watch/ \nMonday\, March 4th at 7pm – Join in a discussion about the film and reactions to it and ways we might respond in alignment with our values. \nRSVP to star@firstparish.info is requested\, not required\, to give us an idea about how many people are likely to come.  If the dates/times don’t work for you\, please include that in your RSVP.  If there’s interest\, we could seek an additional date for discussion. \nJohn Anderson and Andrew Fischer will be facilitating this STAR Program
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-discussion-the-letter-a-laudato-si-film/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T133000
DTSTAMP:20240215T181211Z
CREATED:20240126T155547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T181211Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with a Minister: Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 3\, 12:00 pm (after worship service\, via Zoom only) \nStay on the same Zoom call from service and enjoy coffee and conversation with First Parish’s parish minister\, Rev. Erica Richmond. \nAll are welome. Please click here to join the meeting. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee. \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/coffee-with-the-minister/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community,Virtual First Parish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T203000
DTSTAMP:20240206T183428Z
CREATED:20240206T183255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183428Z
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SUMMARY:Film Watch & Discussion: The Letter – A Laudato Si Film
DESCRIPTION:Join in watching and discussing this powerful film that follows a small group of representatives from different parts of the world – a young person\, an indigenous person\, a person raised in poverty\, a faith leader\, and two scientists – who the Pope invited to visit Rome.  They gathered to share their perspectives and experiences of climate change and our shared responsibility to protect people and nature today and for future generations. \nThursday\, Feb. 29th at 7pm – Join in a film watch at First Parish. Alternatively\, you can watch the film on your own.  It’s available to stream free-of-charge at https://www.theletterfilm.org/watch/ \nMonday\, March 4th at 7pm – Join in a discussion about the film and reactions to it and ways we might respond in alignment with our values. \nRSVP to star@firstparish.info is requested\, not required\, to give us an idea about how many people are likely to come.  If the dates/times don’t work for you\, please include that in your RSVP.  If there’s interest\, we could seek an additional date for discussion. \nJohn Anderson and Andrew Fischer will be facilitating this STAR Program
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-watch-discussion-the-letter-a-laudato-si-film/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T190000
DTSTAMP:20240228T153736Z
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SUMMARY:Fighting for housing justice Now -- UUUM Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Hear what we can do now—and together—to confront housing issues facing Black and Brown people in communities like Roxbury. UU Mass Action and Homes for All Massachusetts representatives will discuss the urgency of fighting housing injustice in this segment of the UU Urban Ministry Community Conversation series on gentrification. Visit https://www.uuum.org/ for more information. \nTuesday\, March 5\, 6:00pm \nZoom link to join the meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81553520317
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/roots-of-homeownership-inequity-uuum-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T190000
DTSTAMP:20240228T180901Z
CREATED:20240214T194405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T180901Z
UID:10001061-1710004500-1710010800@www.firstparish.info
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:20240310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T133000
DTSTAMP:20240201T180209Z
CREATED:20240126T161447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T180209Z
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SUMMARY:All Congregational Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 10\, 12:00pm (after service) to 1:30pm (Vestry) \nCome enjoy lunch after the service! All welcome. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-congregational-lunch/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T120000
DTSTAMP:20240214T151318Z
CREATED:20240126T152902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T151318Z
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SUMMARY:New UU Class
DESCRIPTION:Curious about Unitarian Universalism and First Parish? Wondering about what membership entails or the pathways to membership? \nJoin our spring New UU Class! \nTwo 9:00 am – 12:00 noon sessions: \nMarch 16\, 2024 and March 23\, 2024 \nin the Parlor at First Parish \nWhat should I expect? \n\nTwo engaging and interactive mornings together.\nA chance to get to know others who are new(er) to First Parish and/or to Unitarian Universalism.\nAn invitation to reflect on and share your personal religious or spiritual path.\nAn engaging overview of our Unitarian Universalist roots\, traditions\, and beliefs.\nInsights on the structure and activities that make First Parish special.\nIdeas about ways to become more involved at First Parish.\nA warm welcome to First Parish.\n\nAll are welcome!  \nSign up by contacting Amy Anderson at NewUU@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/new-uu-class-spring/2024-03-16/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Ongoing Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T133000
DTSTAMP:20240215T181357Z
CREATED:20240126T160044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T181357Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with a Minister: In person (masked)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 17\, 12:00 pm (after worship service\, in person only\, in the May Room) \nEnjoy coffee and conversation with First Parish lead minister Rev. Marta Flanagan. This is an in-person\, masked event. \nPlease RSVP for this event to stewardship@firstparish.info by Friday March 15. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/coffee-with-the-minister-2/
LOCATION:May Room
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T200000
DTSTAMP:20240312T223735Z
CREATED:20240213T153226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T223735Z
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SUMMARY:Task Force for the Middle East - food & discussion
DESCRIPTION:  \nBased on concern and energy within the congregation\, a new working group has formed under the umbrella of our Social Justice Committee. The Task Force for the Middle East is currently made up of about six people. As our first program we’re hosting an evening where we can hear from one another about Palestine\, Israel and how our congregation might engage with local efforts for sustained ceasefire\, peace\, and justice. \nJoin the newly formed Task Force for the Middle East (part of the Social Justice Committee) and share a meal to hear from one another about Palestine\, Israel\, and how First Parish might engage with local efforts for sustained ceasefire\, peace\, and justice. \n  \nPlease bring a well-marked dish to share on FRIDAY\, March 22 6:00 pm in the vestry. All are welcome!! Registration is helpful but not required.  http://tinyurl.com/FPPeaceandJusticePotluck \nContact peaceandjustice@firstparish.info to join the planning committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/task-force-for-the-middle-east-food-discussion/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20240214T151318Z
CREATED:20240126T152902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T151318Z
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SUMMARY:New UU Class
DESCRIPTION:Curious about Unitarian Universalism and First Parish? Wondering about what membership entails or the pathways to membership? \nJoin our spring New UU Class! \nTwo 9:00 am – 12:00 noon sessions: \nMarch 16\, 2024 and March 23\, 2024 \nin the Parlor at First Parish \nWhat should I expect? \n\nTwo engaging and interactive mornings together.\nA chance to get to know others who are new(er) to First Parish and/or to Unitarian Universalism.\nAn invitation to reflect on and share your personal religious or spiritual path.\nAn engaging overview of our Unitarian Universalist roots\, traditions\, and beliefs.\nInsights on the structure and activities that make First Parish special.\nIdeas about ways to become more involved at First Parish.\nA warm welcome to First Parish.\n\nAll are welcome!  \nSign up by contacting Amy Anderson at NewUU@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/new-uu-class-spring/2024-03-23/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Ongoing Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T150000
DTSTAMP:20240307T181440Z
CREATED:20240110T184044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T181440Z
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SUMMARY:Flash Quilt Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us and help create the First Parish Harvest Moon quilts for 2024 and 2025! \n Saturday\, March 23\, 10am – 3pm\, in the First Parish Vestry. \nPlease register for this event by email to Carolyn Hodges\, STAR@firstparish.info \nCalling all quilters\, sewists and interested folk!   We will sew together in the vestry offering two projects–\this is an opportunity for us to get a bit ahead of the Harvest moon Fair schedule. \n1) Creating a brand new quilt:   We will be making a simple block.  These will be assembled and quilted for the 2025 Fall raffle quilt.  You will need to bring a working sewing machine (that you know how to use)\, sewing tools and thread.  We also need rotary cutting tools\, rulers and mat (if you have them– and we can share!).  Extension cords and power strips are also a help. \n2)  For Harvest Moon Fair  2024\, we already have a completed quilt top (thank you Wendy Page) — this is ready for hand quilting–   we will prepare (sandwich) the quilt and begin hand quilting this quilt as our 2024 Harvest Moon Fair quilt.  This is an excellent opportunity for those new to quilting and willing to hand stitch. \nEven if you don’t sew we welcome your company cutting and pressing.  Fabric welcome too (100 percent cotton please)–  we will also have a selection.  If you are unable to join us in person and want to help- please RSVP so we can include you too! \nQuestions? contact Carolyn Hodges (STAR@firstparish.info) \nRain date: Saturday April 13\, same time and place.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/flash-quilt-day/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T100000
DTSTAMP:20240201T180445Z
CREATED:20240126T161248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T180445Z
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SUMMARY:All Congregational Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 24\, 9:15am to 10am (Vestry) \nCome enjoy breakfast before the service! All welcome. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-congregational-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T193000
DTSTAMP:20240215T232645Z
CREATED:20231219T184921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T232645Z
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SUMMARY:Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! The community potlucks that we began this summer with over 50 people each week and scrumptious dishes\, will continue! A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting January 31\, from 6:00-7:30pm. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nMany thanks to our hosts for this spring: \nJanuary 31 – Lay Ministry\nFebruary 28 – Membership Committee\nMarch 27 – Stewardship Committee\nApril 24 – Parish Committee\nMay 29  – Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG) \nView or download the Potluck Hosting Checklist \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck-2/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE
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