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SUMMARY:Labor Day Prayers for Liberty Walk stop at First Parish
DESCRIPTION:On May 30th\, Prayers for Liberty held an interfaith clergy march from Lexington to Boston. Hundreds of faith leaders from all different sects and creeds came together in support of democracy and human rights. First Parish hosted the group and we are thrilled to host them again when they march again on Labor Day. \nRev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong will speak on the First Parish lawn\, and we will offer refreshments to all marching. Anyone who wishes to join the march is welcome! \nWe need volunteers to help with welcoming\, refreshments\, and clean-up. Please email Rev. Erica at erica.richmond@firstparish.info if you are interested in volunteering. \nThe walk will take place on Labor Day\, September 1st\, from 9:00 – 5:00\, and the group will be stopping at First Parish from 12:00 – 12:30pm. For more information\, please visit the Prayers for Liberty website.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/labor-day-prayers-for-liberty-walk/
LOCATION:Front Lawn / Clock tower\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000
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SUMMARY:Pie Palace at Arlington Town Day
DESCRIPTION:Pie Palace on Arlington Town Day\, September 20\, 2025 \nPie Palace is on Sept. 20th\, serving slices of delicious homemade pie to happy customers on Town Day. We need help from bakers\, booth workers\, set-up and clean-up. For newer members\, this is a fun event where you will get to socialize with fellow congregants while helping to raise funds for social justice. If you are able to donate pies\, we’re asking that you drop them off in the Vestry either Friday\, Sept. 19th between 5:30-7pm or any time on Saturday morning before 11 am. \nClick on this Google form to sign up to donate pies and staff the Pie Palace booth. \nQuestions? Email piepalace@firstparish.info \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/pie-palace/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Outdoors,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T133000
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SUMMARY:Israel & Palestine: Claims of Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a conversation with Linda Dittmar. \nLinda will share memories of growing up as a Jew in Israel\, starting before Israel became a state\, and\, as an adult\, gradually coming to see and understand painful aspects of the history Israelis and Palestinians share\, which Israel has sought to hide. \nLinda taught literature and film studies at University of Massachusetts at Boston for forty years. The event is sponsored by the First Parish Working Group on Peace and Justice in Israel-Palestine\, and is co-organized with Arlington for Palestine. Light lunch foods will be available. Copies of Linda’s book\, Tracing Homelands: Israel\, Palestine\, and the Claims of Belonging\, will be available for purchase after the end of the program. \nSeptember 28th in the First Parish Parlor\n12 pm- 1:30 pm \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/israel-palestine-dittmar/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20250625T233217Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T233217Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month\, 7:00 – 8:30 pm\, on Zoom. \nOctober book selection: Concepcion: An Immigrant Family’s Fortunes by Albert Samaha. \nFrom Goodreads: “A journalist’s powerful and incisive account of the forces steering the fate of his sprawling Filipino American family reframes how we comprehend the immigrant experience” \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-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20250923T172045Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T172045Z
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SUMMARY:"Your Fat Friend" Film Screening and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community screening of the fabulous film “Your Fat Friend.” The film explores the anti-fat bias many of us hold and how we might reorient toward body positivity / neutrality. After the screening\, we will have a community discussion. All are welcome. \nRSVP via Realm or contact Rev. Erica Richmond directly. \nThursday\, October 23\, 7:00pm\, in the Parlor.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/your-fat-friend-film-screening-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20251107T172814Z
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:In these dire times for the transgender community\, we gather to remember those who we have lost to violence and bigotry\, and celebrate the resilience of this community who has always been here and will always be here. Join us on Thursday\, November 20th for a Vigil 7-8 pm on the front lawn of First Parish (630 Massachusetts Ave) for the program\, and stand in defiance of those who would harm us while showing support for your transgender and gender expansive neighbors. \nAn affinity support event for trans and gender expansive people will precede the vigil at 6:15pm in the Grady Room; pizza will be served.\nSponsored by the LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission of Arlington\, the LGBTQIA+ Affirming Committee and the Women’s Alliance of First Parish.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/transgender-day-of-resilience-2/
LOCATION:Front Lawn / Clock tower\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T180000
DTSTAMP:20251202T173613Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Bazaar for Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Join Community Encampment for Palestine and the First Parish Peace and Justice in Israel/Palestine Working Group for a community-filled afternoon of fundraising & solidarity with vendors\, baked goods\, performances\, and MORE! \n \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/holiday-bazaar-for-palestine/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T203000
DTSTAMP:20251104T160653Z
CREATED:20250625T150545Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month\, 7:00 – 8:30 pm\, on Zoom. \nThe book for December 2025 is ¡Yo! by Julia Alvarez. \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-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000
DTSTAMP:20251222T193045Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: "The Dads"
DESCRIPTION:On January 11th\, immediately following worship\, join Rev. Erica and the LGBTQIA+ Committee for a video screening and conversation. “The Dads” is a 10 minute film about a group of fathers and how they are raising trans children. Join us in the Parlor for what is sure to be a rich discussion.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-screening-the-dads/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260106T185114Z
CREATED:20250625T150616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T185114Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month\, 7:00 – 8:30 pm\, on Zoom. \nNervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga is the book selection for the February 2026 on Tuesday\, February 17 at 7 pm on Zoom. \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-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260211T174018Z
CREATED:20260206T164846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T174018Z
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SUMMARY:Culture as Resistance - UU Urban Ministry Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Explore how culture functions as a form of resistance and survival. Through music\, storytelling\, movement\, and visual art\, Roxbury residents have preserved identity\, nurtured belonging\, and fueled movements for justice and liberation. Speakers Akili Jamal Haynes and Dayenne Walters will reflect on the role of creative expression in shaping community power and collective memory. \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82289227048?pwd=YE2zo3K1gHXTJxQKAyNP3LIrZtXSmU.1
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/culture-as-resistance-uu-urban-ministry-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260211T183933Z
CREATED:20260211T183833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T183933Z
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SUMMARY:Walking in Beauty through Difficult Times: An evening with Diné Elder Lupita McClanahan
DESCRIPTION:“Hozho” or “The Beauty Way” is a core practice of the Diné people. Raised in secrecy by traditional elders in Canyn de Chelly\, Lupita was hidden to preserve her family’s lineage from the boarding school system. Though eventually taken\, she drew on her cultural strength to endure and overcome unimaginable challenges. Join us to hear her powerful stories of resilience and discover how we\, too\, can walk in Hozho. Presented by the FP Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG)\, Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, and Lakota YouthStay. Light refreshments of Navajo minestrone soup and fry bread will be served. Free. Reservations required. Email hleavell@dallin.org.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/walking-in-beauty-through-difficult-times-an-evening-with-dine-elder-lupita-mcclanahan/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Indigenous Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260328T205341Z
CREATED:20260312T173252Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza and Poster-Making for No Kings Day
DESCRIPTION:We will gather in the Vestry to make posters for No Kings Day on March 28th. \nWe are also working with Indivisible to have an event in Arlington on March 28th. More Details will Follow. \nSponsored by the Defending Democracy Working Group
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/pizza-and-poster-making-for-no-kings-day/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defending Democracy,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T123000
DTSTAMP:20260328T205251Z
CREATED:20260209T184308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T205251Z
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SUMMARY:Visit Royall House and Slave Quarters
DESCRIPTION:Just a few miles from First Parish lived the largest slaveholding family in Massachusetts\, whose wealth came from the forced labor of over 60 enslaved people. \nJoin First Parish Folks for a Tour on Friday\, March 27th from 11:00am – 12:30pm – cost is FREE – sponsored by RJCC. Carpooling will be arranged. \nRegister in Realm for this STAR Program by clicking here.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/visit-royall-house-and-slave-quarters/
LOCATION:Royall House & Slave Quarters\, 15 George Street\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice,Social Justice,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T213000
DTSTAMP:20260318T175747Z
CREATED:20260318T175406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T175747Z
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SUMMARY:Film Showing: The Voice of Hind Rajab
DESCRIPTION:The Voice of Hind Rajab is an Oscar nominated movie about a tragic event in Gaza in December 2023. Red Crescent volunteers work to rescue a child named Hind Rajab trapped in a car under Israeli fire. Writer and director\, Kaouther Ben Hania\, carefully constructs a relentlessly-paced narrative around the archival audio of Hind Rajab’s distress call. Additional documentary footage from the day is intelligently woven into the world of the film alongside compelling performances by Saja Kilani and Motaz Malhees as the rescue operators who speak to Hind. One of the year’s most unforgettable movies\, THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is a breathtaking and complex work of docu-fiction. \nThe film is emotionally heavy. The event is co-sponsored by Arlington For Peace.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-showing-the-voice-of-hind-rajab/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260328T205111Z
CREATED:20260327T162806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T205111Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Joy Cafe
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission and First Parish are celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility this year by hosting an event we’re calling Trans Joy Cafe!\n\nIt will be a place where people can gather\, socialize\, and learn more about Trans\, non binary\, and gender expansive experiences. Additionally\, there will be community resources available for Trans\, non binary\, and gender expansive folks to learn more about care providers\, legal resources\, etc\nThe event will be taking place on Sunday March 29th from 2-4pm at First Parish Arlington (630 Massachusetts ave).\n\nSo stop by\, grab some coffee and baked goods\, and learn more about a vibrant community which has always been here! \nIf you’re planning on coming\, please let us know here!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/trans-joy-cafe/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20250625T150640Z
CREATED:20250625T150640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T150640Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month\, 7:00 – 8:30 pm\, on Zoom. \nApril book selection TBD. \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-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145506Z
CREATED:20260402T143120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T145506Z
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SUMMARY:Film and Discussion: “Red Fever: The Indigenous Influence on Western Culture"
DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch the documentary film “Red Fever: The Indigenous Influence on Western Culture” followed by discussion with featured film contributor Philip Deloria (Sioux Dakota)\, Author and Harvard University Professor of History.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-and-discussion-red-fever-the-indigenous-influence-on-western-culture/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145235Z
CREATED:20260407T191404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T145235Z
UID:10002622-1777143600-1777154400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for North American Indian Center of Boston
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB) and all they do to support Indigenous Peoples in the Greater Boston area. Dance to Classic Rock with Stanley and The Undercovers. Good work\, Great Fun! \nAs the oldest urban Indian center in Massachusetts\, NAICOB’s mission is to empower the Native American community with the goal of improving the quality of life of Indigenous peoples. NAICOB was originally established in 1969 as the Boston Indian Council (BIC) when it served as the hub of social and civil rights activities for the American Indian/Alaska Native and First Nations urban Indian community in Boston. Indigenous community members met across the street from Boston Common\, then on Washington Street in Dorchester\, and in 1974 established our current center on South Huntington Avenue in Jamaica Plain. In 1976\, Governor Dukakis signed Executive Order No. 126 recognizing the Boston Indian Council as the state’s liaison with resident members of tribes with whom the state holds Treaties and other agreements. The BIC reorganized as the North American Indian Center of Boston in 1991 and offered innovative programs such as a drop-in recovery facility\, Native American head start\, and on-site job training. They continue to provide a wide range of cultural\, social\, educational\, and professional services to Native peoples in the Commonwealth\, guided by the express needs of their community members.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/benefit-concert-for-north-american-indian-center-of-boston/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Indigenous Justice,Music,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155047Z
CREATED:20260414T154512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T155047Z
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SUMMARY:Gaza in Context: Conversation with Dr. Sara Roy
DESCRIPTION:The Working Group on Peace and Justice in Israel-Palestine is hosting Dr. Sara Roy\, a researcher at Harvard’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies\, to speak about Gaza. Dr. Roy began her research in the Gaza Strip and West Bank in 1985 with a focus on the economic\, social and political development of the Gaza Strip and on US foreign assistance to the region. She is the author of Failing Peace and Unsilencing Gaza. Dr. Roy will reflect on Gaza today\, drawing from her extensive body of work and followed by a discussion.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/gaza-in-context-conversation-with-dr-sara-roy/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T150226Z
CREATED:20260427T170838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T150226Z
UID:10002631-1778266800-1778274000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Shades of Black: The Hip-Hopera (Opening Doors Concert Series)
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Club Passim Folk Collective\, Opening Doors presents “Shades of Black: The Hip-Hopera\,” a free concert and conversation with Zakiyyah at Arlington UU Church. \nZakiyyah is an artist-changemaker who utilizes music and visual media to explore themes that centralize marginalized communities via her production company\, Black and Bold Productions. As an actress and classically-trained singer who is well-versed in opera\, hip-hop\, jazz\, and R&B\, she employs her extremely versatile skill-set to reach a broad range of audiences and craft a sound that is uniquely her own—including her most well-known creation\, “hip-hopera.” She has served as a racial equity consultant through Arts Connect International\, a peer mentor for Music to Life\, an artistic partner with Boston Children’s Chorus\, and currently teaches voice through Harvard’s Holden Voice Program. The show will be hosted by Opening Doors co-founder Alastair Moock. \nThis event is made possible by First Parish UU Church\, Nine Athens Music\, the Club Passim Folk Collective\, the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture\, and the Mass Cultural Council. \nFor more information and to get tickets\, please check out the Opening Doors website.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/shades-of-black-the-hip-hopera-opening-doors-concert-series/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Racial Justice,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T150238Z
CREATED:20260504T153817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T150238Z
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SUMMARY:"Reverberations" - post service conversation with Jordan Clark
DESCRIPTION:The Social Justice committee is pleased to have Jordan Clark\, a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah\, and executive director of the Harvard University Native American Program\, discuss “Complexity and Balance in Spirituality” in the Shinn Service. In his talk\, and more personally at Reverberations\, Jordan will address balancing Wampanoag spiritual practice and western/Christian practice\, focusing on how that duality and complexity inform how he navigates the world and manifests in his life and work. \nHe’ll bring his experience in teaching\, youth media activism\, curriculum development with a focus on social justice\, and youth and community organizing with several nonprofits\, as discusses his work to celebrate Native American Nations and community. \nReverberations will be held after service in the Sanctuary. Enjoy light refreshments and hear more about Jordan’s work and thoughts.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/reverberations-post-service-conversation-with-jordan-clark/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260505T150139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002635-1780509600-1780516800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Poster-Making and Pizza for Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join the LGBTQIA+ Affirming committee to make posters for the upcoming Pride parade! Pizza will be served – in the Vestry.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/poster-making-and-pizza-for-pride/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice,Spotlight,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T150218Z
CREATED:20250625T150710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T150218Z
UID:10002055-1781636400-1781641800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Diversity Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month\, 7:00 – 8:30 pm\, on Zoom. \nJune book selection is two books by Alexander McCall Smith: The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and Tears of the Giraffe. \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-jun-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T220000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260515T170720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002648-1781805600-1781820000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Music and Art Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for live music\, local art\, food\, and more! Proceeds will be split between Boston Healthcare for the Homeless and the First Parish Youth Group\, in support of their annual service trip.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/music-and-art-benefit/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Religious Education - Youth,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260710T183331Z
CREATED:20260710T183238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T183331Z
UID:10003439-1783764000-1783778400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Roxbury Art and Music Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The UU Urban Ministry offers a rich cultural opportunity in Roxbury — an arts/history walking tour plus a signature open-air Summer jazz concert. \nThe Roxbury Ramble ~4 mile walk tour of local public art and intriguing Roxbury history and icons. 10:00 to 2:30. Registration requested. \nThe 13-piece jazz Makanda Project will perform a free concert on the UUUM lawn from 1:00 to 4:00. No need to register! Bring a lawn chair and sit in community with fellow listeners. It will also be held on Aug.15 and Sept.12. \nYou can do one or both! Although they overlap\, you can make a day of it – explore Roxbury in the morning and relax to great music in the afternoon.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/roxbury-art-and-music-saturday/
LOCATION:First Church Roxbury UU\, 10 Putnam Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T144506Z
CREATED:20260820T144506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T144506Z
UID:10003495-1789412400-1789417800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Ballot Questions Informational Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Be an informed voter and learn what you need to know about the 9 Massachusetts ballot questions this year! \nJoin the Defending Democracy Working Group\, in partnership with UU Mass Action\, for this free voter education event to learn about this year’s record number of Ballot Questions. The Policy Director from Progressive Massachusetts\, Jonathan Cohn\, will speak and answer questions. No need to register\, just show up! \nSponsored by The Defending Democracy Working Group of FP Arlington and UU Mass Action
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/ballot-questions-informational-presentation/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260819T191110Z
CREATED:20260805T180735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T191110Z
UID:10003491-1789808400-1789833600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Pie Palace at Arlington Town Day
DESCRIPTION:Pie Palace on Arlington Town Day\, September 19\, 2026 \nPie Palace is on Sept. 19th\, serving slices of delicious pie to happy customers on Town Day. We need help from bakers\, booth workers\, set-up and clean-up. For newer members\, this is a fun event where you will get to socialize with fellow congregants while helping to raise funds for social justice. If you are able to donate pies (homemade or high quality bakery-bought)\, we’re asking that you drop them off in the Vestry either Friday\, Sept. 18th between 5:30-7pm or any time on Saturday morning before 11 am. \nClick here to sign up to donate pies and staff the Pie Palace booth. \nQuestions? Email piepalace@firstparish.info \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/pie-palace-at-arlington-town-day/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Outdoors,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T103000
DTSTAMP:20260916T152512Z
CREATED:20260916T152512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T152512Z
UID:10003581-1789810200-1789813800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Public Art in Nubian Square
DESCRIPTION:Explore one of Massachusetts’ most prolific areas for public art with UUUM’s Arts Liaison D Walker. “Roots of the “Bury\,” an easy\, mostly flat 2-mile tour will focus on Nubian Square with stops at Roxbury Public Library\, the Bruce Bolling Building\, along Washington Street\, on Malcolm X Blvd\, and in Jeep Jones Park. Meet at UUUM. Tour from 9:30 to 1:00. \nRegister online at: https://www.uuum.org/event-details/roots-of-the-bury-public-art-in-nubian-square-2026-09-19-09-30.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/walking-tour-public-art-in-nubian-square/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Racial Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260910T184815Z
CREATED:20260910T184803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184815Z
UID:10003570-1791309600-1791315000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Postcards and Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Join the Defending Democracy Working Group for Pizza and Postcarding! This is a family event and all are welcome. We will be writing postcards to encourage early voting for the Fall’s midterms. Pizza will be provided and so will the scripts for the postcards! Join us from 6-7:30 in the Vestry.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/postcards-and-pizza/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Defending Democracy,Social Justice,Spotlight
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