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SUMMARY:POSTPONED (date TBD) Winter Festival of Justice and Light
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED – NEW DATE TBD \nFirst Parish’s Reckoning and Repair Working Group is sponsoring a Festival of Justice and LIght on Saturday\, February 15 from 3:00 pm till 9:00 pm. The purpose is to anchor our community in the ongoing work of reckoning and repair. This event will feature worship\, education\, films\, music and dancing. For dinner. we will be serving vegetarian African peanut stew. Please bring a salad to share. Please sign up to attend at the Reckoning and Repair table after worship.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/winter-festival-of-justice-and-light/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T123000
DTSTAMP:20250214T162043Z
CREATED:20250109T160527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T162043Z
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SUMMARY:Who are UU? Guided Conversations
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! In the Stanton Parlor after worship (~11:30–12:30) on the following Sundays: January 19\, February 23\, March 16\, April 27.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/who-are-uu-guided-conversations/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20250121T203801Z
CREATED:20240904T162415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T203801Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2024-2025
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 4. \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 using this Google document. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \nThe next potluck will be Wednesday\, January 29. \n2024 potluck dates: October 30; December 4 \n2025 potluck dates: January 29; February 26; March 26; April 30; May 28 \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-20242025/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20250912T173410Z
CREATED:20250912T173410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T173410Z
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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 (online signup forthcoming). 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-2025-2026-2/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20250114T195230Z
CREATED:20241125T151046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T195230Z
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SUMMARY:Taking Heart in Tough Times
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to come together to reconnect with each other\, acknowledge our weariness\, grief and uncertainty\, and explore ways to find active hope for the times we live in. This day-long workshop based on Joanna Macy’s The Work That Reconnects is designed to strengthen our relationship to each other and the living Earth and fuel our commitment to create a life sustaining culture. Participants will be invited into a variety of practices including pair conversations\, shared rituals\, guided meditation\, individual reflection\, songs and poetry. Facilitator Anne Goodwin is a longtime FP member\, a certified facilitator of the Work That Reconnects\, a song leader\, and a climate activist. Snacks and a simple vegetarian lunch will be provided. Registration requested – please click here to register online. Maximum 25 participants. Please plan to attend the whole program. \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/taking-heart-in-tough-times/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T133000
DTSTAMP:20250220T151843Z
CREATED:20250220T151843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T151843Z
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SUMMARY:All Congregational Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 2\, 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-2025/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T160000
DTSTAMP:20250203T155614Z
CREATED:20250203T155614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T155614Z
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Hard to predict weather March 2025 will “come in like a lion.” Whether lion or lamb\, please join us for our next first Wednesday blood drive on March 5th\, from 11a-4p. Give the gift of life\, or help others do so\, at our monthly Red Cross blood drive. Donors can make an appointment at redcrossblood.org\, with the ARC Blood Donor app\, or by calling 800-RED-CROSS. Volunteers to help out with set up in advance\, through the day\, or with clean up after\, please sign up online (link posted closer to the drive) or contact John Hodges with questions. Thank you! \nBlood Drives are held at First Parish through the church year: \nSaturdays\, 8am – 2pm: October 5; December 7; February 1\, 2025; April 5\, 2025 \nWednesdays\, 11am – 4pm:  November 6; January 8\, 2025; March 5\, 2025; May 7\, 2025 \n \n\n\nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/blood-drive-2/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Sanctuary on Saturdays / Vestry on Weekdays\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blood Drive,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T123000
DTSTAMP:20250214T162043Z
CREATED:20250109T160527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T162043Z
UID:10001806-1742124600-1742128200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Who are UU? Guided Conversations
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! In the Stanton Parlor after worship (~11:30–12:30) on the following Sundays: January 19\, February 23\, March 16\, April 27.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/who-are-uu-guided-conversations/2025-03-16/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T210000
DTSTAMP:20241220T190528Z
CREATED:20241220T190413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T190528Z
UID:10001786-1742497200-1742504400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:STAR Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand – STAR is bringing back Open Houses. Drop by for quiet evenings in the Parlor when you can relax\, read a book\, talk with friends or participate in an activity.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/star-open-houses/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20250115T154119Z
CREATED:20250115T154102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T154119Z
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SUMMARY:Flash Quilt Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us and help create the First Parish Harvest Moon quilt for 2025\, “Colors of the Silk Road”! \nSaturday\, March 22\, 10am – 2pm\, in the First Parish Vestry. \n\nWelcome quilters of all skill levels! Please join us Saturday March 22\, 2025 in the vestry for a fun day of sewing and community. We will be working to complete the 2025 Harvest Moon Fair raffle quilt: Colors of the Silk Road. AND bring a friend! \nWe will start at 10am and finish up around 2pm. Our blocks are constructed using a “broken rail block”–Very simple! — We have already made great progress on our quilt at our January (and March 2024) Flash quilt gathering. I will bring completed blocks\, additional materials\, and provide cutting and sewing directions at our Saturday gathering. \nWhat to bring:\n– a working sewing machine (that you know how to use)\, be sure you have your pedal and the machine power cord!\n– a 1/4 inch foot (seam allowance is 1/4 inch)– if you do not have this\, fear not- we can work around it…\n– sewing and cutting tools (scissors\, seam ripper\,etc) and thread (neutral is great do not worry about matching colors).\n– cutting rulers\n– sewing threads\, needles for the hand quilting project\n– extra fabrics- Cream / light tone on tone values especially welcome ( will have a small selections as well)\n– water bottle/ beverage and lunch and/or snack ( NOTE: we will not eat/drink in the vestry- this is a mask optional environment- Certainly plan to snack in the narthex\, courtyard- weather dependent\, or find an open meeting room) \n***Iron/ Ironing board (we only need a couple- your willingness to bring this would be a great help) \nQuestions? Please contact Carolyn Hodges (cjjhodges@gmail.com) \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/flash-quilt-day-3/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T100000
DTSTAMP:20250220T152149Z
CREATED:20250220T151942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T152149Z
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SUMMARY:All Congregational Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 23\, 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-2025/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T193000
DTSTAMP:20250121T203801Z
CREATED:20240904T162415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T203801Z
UID:10001823-1743012000-1743017400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2024-2025
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 4. \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 using this Google document. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \nThe next potluck will be Wednesday\, January 29. \n2024 potluck dates: October 30; December 4 \n2025 potluck dates: January 29; February 26; March 26; April 30; May 28 \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-20242025/2025-03-26/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T193000
DTSTAMP:20250912T173410Z
CREATED:20250912T173410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T173410Z
UID:10002379-1743012000-1743017400@www.firstparish.info
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 (online signup forthcoming). 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-2025-2026-2/2025-03-26/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T160000
DTSTAMP:20250207T172518Z
CREATED:20250207T172518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T172518Z
UID:10001843-1743343200-1743350400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Trans Day of Visibility Panel
DESCRIPTION:This presentation on Sunday\, March 30th from 2-4 PM in the Parlor by the Arlington LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission\, celebrates the lives and contributions of trans people and is sponsored by the Welcoming Congregation Committee. Please mark your calendars and join us!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/trans-day-of-visibility-panel/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20250203T155614Z
CREATED:20250203T155614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T155614Z
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SUMMARY:Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Hard to predict weather March 2025 will “come in like a lion.” Whether lion or lamb\, please join us for our next first Wednesday blood drive on March 5th\, from 11a-4p. Give the gift of life\, or help others do so\, at our monthly Red Cross blood drive. Donors can make an appointment at redcrossblood.org\, with the ARC Blood Donor app\, or by calling 800-RED-CROSS. Volunteers to help out with set up in advance\, through the day\, or with clean up after\, please sign up online (link posted closer to the drive) or contact John Hodges with questions. Thank you! \nBlood Drives are held at First Parish through the church year: \nSaturdays\, 8am – 2pm: October 5; December 7; February 1\, 2025; April 5\, 2025 \nWednesdays\, 11am – 4pm:  November 6; January 8\, 2025; March 5\, 2025; May 7\, 2025 \n \n\n\nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/blood-drive-2/2025-04-05/
LOCATION:Sanctuary on Saturdays / Vestry on Weekdays\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blood Drive,Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T203000
DTSTAMP:20250220T145208Z
CREATED:20250107T205722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T145208Z
UID:10001802-1744743600-1744749000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Diversity Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Note new schedule: The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month\, 7:00 – 8:30 pm\, on Zoom. \nThe April book selection is Kindred by Octavia Butler. \nIn February\, we discussed Crow Mary by Kathleen Grisson.\nIn December we discussed Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life\, Death\, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo.\nIn October\, we discussed The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. \nAll are welcome\, please join us! \nPlease email diversitybookclub@firstparish.info\, to obtain the link and to RSVP to join the\ndiscussion or with any questions.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/diversity-book-club/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Racial Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T130000
DTSTAMP:20250403T135537Z
CREATED:20250403T135324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T135537Z
UID:10001872-1745142300-1745154000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:First Parish Peep Fair!! April 20\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:It’s Peep season and time for the annual First Parish Peep Fair! Gather your peeps together to create a diorama featuring your peeps in action. \nLooking for inspiration? Google “Peep Diorama” to see all the marvelous things peeps can be. All ages are encouraged to participate! \nThe Peep Fair will take place on April 20\, Easter Sunday\, in the Vestry. Drop your creations off before church for all to enjoy. \nAfter the Peeps Show on the 20th\, please pick up your Peep Art no later than April 7th; after that time we will throw the crusty peeps away! No need to register\, just come on by with your Peep Art. \nQuestions? Email this year’s Peep Squad at STAR@firstparish.info.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/first-parish-peep-fair-april-20-2025/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Star Adult RE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20250318T180549Z
CREATED:20250318T180549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T180549Z
UID:10001866-1745665200-1745672400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:A Walking Tour of UU History in Boston
DESCRIPTION:Unitarians and Universalists were central to many of the most important events in Boston’s history. You can learn about them in a 2-mile walking tour of Boston led by Eric Segal. You will learn: \n\nHow God is like a mop\nHow Unitarians were key figures on both sides of the slavery debate\nThe Unitarian minister who led one of the biggest riots in Boston history\nThe women behind the scenes for Transcendentalists Thoreau and Emerson.\nThe Universalist minister who was the last person in the US prosecuted for blasphemy.\n\nMeet at 11:00am in front of the Old West Church\, 131 Cambridge St in Boston. RSVP ahead of time to segal.eric@gmail.com\, and we can coordinate rides.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/a-walking-tour-of-uu-history-in-boston/
LOCATION:Old West Church\, 131 Cambridge St\, Boston\, MA\, 131 Cambridge St\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T123000
DTSTAMP:20250214T162043Z
CREATED:20250109T160527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T162043Z
UID:10001807-1745753400-1745757000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Who are UU? Guided Conversations
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! In the Stanton Parlor after worship (~11:30–12:30) on the following Sundays: January 19\, February 23\, March 16\, April 27.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/who-are-uu-guided-conversations/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership,Spiritual Growth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T193000
DTSTAMP:20250121T203801Z
CREATED:20240904T162415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T203801Z
UID:10001824-1746036000-1746041400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2024-2025
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 4. \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 using this Google document. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \nThe next potluck will be Wednesday\, January 29. \n2024 potluck dates: October 30; December 4 \n2025 potluck dates: January 29; February 26; March 26; April 30; May 28 \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-20242025/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T193000
DTSTAMP:20250912T173410Z
CREATED:20250912T173410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T173410Z
UID:10002380-1746036000-1746041400@www.firstparish.info
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 (online signup forthcoming). 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-2025-2026-2/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20250401T162124Z
CREATED:20250401T162102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T162124Z
UID:10001871-1746262800-1746273600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Spring Clean-it / Fix-it Day
DESCRIPTION:The entire First Parish community is invited to help out on the spring Clean-it / Fix-it day\, Saturday\, May 3\, 9am-noon. \nPast days have included gardening\, painting\, cleaning and just general sprucing up around First Parish. \nThis is a great way to meet new people and make a difference~~we hope you will join us. \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/clean-it-fix-it-day-2/
LOCATION:Meet at First Parish\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
DTSTAMP:20250121T203801Z
CREATED:20240904T162415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T203801Z
UID:10001825-1748455200-1748460600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2024-2025
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 4. \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 using this Google document. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \nThe next potluck will be Wednesday\, January 29. \n2024 potluck dates: October 30; December 4 \n2025 potluck dates: January 29; February 26; March 26; April 30; May 28 \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-20242025/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T223000
DTSTAMP:20250509T172912Z
CREATED:20250508T142439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T172912Z
UID:10001887-1748716200-1748730600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Retirement Celebration for Lead Minister Marta Flanagan
DESCRIPTION:Join the entire First Parish community on Saturday\, May 31 to celebrate Rev. Marta Flanagan’s exemplary 16 year service to First Parish as Lead Minister. \nPlease RSVP by May 15. Register by clicking here\, or the click on the save the date image to the right. \nFestive food and drink will be served.\nSpeeches and music\nChildcare provided
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/retirement-celebration-for-lead-minister-marta-flanagan/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T133000
DTSTAMP:20250604T191829Z
CREATED:20250604T185000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T191829Z
UID:10001913-1749382200-1749389400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:All Church Picnic and Barbeque
DESCRIPTION:Come one and all to the All-Church Picnic and BBQ after service this Sunday\, June 8th! We will have plenty of grilled food\, both meat and veggie\, salads\, and drinks. Desserts are potluck — feel free to bring one if you feel inspired\, or just show up to eat!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-church-picnic-and-barbeque/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T123000
DTSTAMP:20250604T194353Z
CREATED:20250604T192455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T194353Z
UID:10001914-1749898800-1749904200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Boston Pride Parade 2025
DESCRIPTION:First Parish will be marching again in the Boston Pride Parade!! The parade will be starting at Copley Plaza. If you want to travel there with FP folks\, a group is meeting at Alewife T stop at 10 on the 14th. Please let Joanne Pohl or Maureen Dolan know if you want to travel with them. \nSaturday\, June 14\, 11:00am\, Copley Plaza (meet at Alewife at 10am) \nAt 10am on Saturday the 14th\, before the Parade\, Arlington Street Church will be offering a pre-Pride worship service and celebration. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/boston-pride-parade-2025/
LOCATION:Copley Plaza\, 206 Clarendon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Welcoming Congregations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T193000
DTSTAMP:20250624T155024Z
CREATED:20250624T154911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T155024Z
UID:10001902-1750874400-1750879800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Summer Potlucks
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGE THIS WEEK – Due to extreme temperatures\, we will be meeting in the May Room (main level of Parish House)\, which has air conditioning.\n\nJoin us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 – 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain\, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday\, June 25\, through Wednesday\, September 3.\n\nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist.\n\nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/summer-potlucks-2025-2/
LOCATION:May Room
CATEGORIES:Community,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T193000
DTSTAMP:20250530T191102Z
CREATED:20250530T191102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T191102Z
UID:10001903-1751479200-1751484600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Summer Potlucks
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 – 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain\, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday\, June 25\, through Wednesday\, September 3.\n\nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist.\n\nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/summer-potlucks-2025/2025-07-02/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T193000
DTSTAMP:20250530T191102Z
CREATED:20250530T191102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T191102Z
UID:10001904-1752084000-1752089400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Summer Potlucks
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 – 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain\, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday\, June 25\, through Wednesday\, September 3.\n\nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist.\n\nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/summer-potlucks-2025/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T193000
DTSTAMP:20250530T191102Z
CREATED:20250530T191102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T191102Z
UID:10001905-1752688800-1752694200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Summer Potlucks
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 – 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain\, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday\, June 25\, through Wednesday\, September 3.\n\nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist.\n\nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/summer-potlucks-2025/2025-07-16/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outdoors
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