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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:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T203000
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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:20251207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T180000
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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:20251120T190000
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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:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20250923T172045Z
CREATED:20250923T153803Z
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:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP: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:20250928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T133000
DTSTAMP:20250917T174541Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T174541Z
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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:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20250903T180255Z
CREATED:20230830T175552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T180255Z
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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:20250901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T123000
DTSTAMP:20250825T175501Z
CREATED:20250813T152049Z
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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:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T203000
DTSTAMP:20250625T150407Z
CREATED:20250625T150407Z
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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. \nIn August\, we will discuss Stolen by Ann-Helén Laestadius. \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-aug-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T160000
DTSTAMP:20250813T164337Z
CREATED:20250813T153050Z
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SUMMARY:Art Tour and Jazz Concert - UU Urban Ministry
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 16\, the UU Urban Ministry will host two great events: \nThe Roxbury Ramble — Public Art tour\nVisit local murals with artist Dayenne Walters and appreciate the artists who address important topics.\n10:00am – 1:00pm\nMeet at the UUUM: 10 Putnam Street\, Roxbury Boston.\nRSVP for the tour: https://www.uuum.org/event-details/the-roxbury-ramble-2025-08-16-10-00 \nMakanda Project Jazz Concert on the lawn\n1:00-4:00 pm\nUU Urban Ministry lawn: 10 Putnam Street\, Roxbury Boston\nFree concert by locally based world-class 13-piece jazz ensemble is a summer UUUM tradition\nhttps://www.uuum.org/event-details/the-makanda-project-2025-08-16-13-00 \nAttending either or both will be an enjoyable Summer day’s way to build connection to the community and the Ministry. The folks at the UUUM are encouraging people to do the tour in the morning and head back to the campus for the afternoon concert.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/art-tour-and-jazz-concert-uuum/
LOCATION:UU Urban Ministry\, 10 Putnam Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Gatherings,Music,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T113000
DTSTAMP:20250723T153609Z
CREATED:20250723T153609Z
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SUMMARY:Local Legacies: UUUM Walking Tour of Roxbury's Nubian Square
DESCRIPTION:Take a walking tour of Roxbury’s Nubian Square this coming SUNDAY\, July 27. Designed and led by students of the UUUM’s Roxbury Youth Program\, “Local Legacies” offers both historic\, cultural and personal perspectives of the neighborhood of the UUUM Meetinghouse. 10-11:30 a.m.\nFor more details and to register: https://www.uuum.org/event-details/local-legacies-student-led-tour-1.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/local-legacies-uuum-walking-tour-of-roxburys-nubian-square/
LOCATION:UU Urban Ministry\, 10 Putnam Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T203000
DTSTAMP:20250303T152546Z
CREATED:20250303T152546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T152546Z
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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. \nJune book selection TBD. \nIn April we discussed 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-2-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000
DTSTAMP:20250523T174328Z
CREATED:20250523T174328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T174328Z
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SUMMARY:Prof. Amahl Bishara: Life in the West Bank
DESCRIPTION:At noon after the June 1 Sunday service\, First Parish’s Working Group on Peace and Justice in Israel-Palestine will host Amahl Bishara\, a professor of anthropology at Tufts University. She will speak about Aida Refugee Camp and her work with the camp children writing The Aida Alphabet Book. She will speak about the process of writing the book and the situation of the refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. Although the book is for children\, the discussion is intended for adults. The event is being co-organized with Arlington for Palestine. Light lunch foods will be available.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/prof-amahl-bishara-life-in-the-west-bank/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T213000
DTSTAMP:20250522T154247Z
CREATED:20250522T153638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T154247Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World”
DESCRIPTION:Please join our conversation about Robin Wall Kimmerer’s latest book. How\, she asks\, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most? All are welcome to discuss her vision of how to orient our lives around gratitude\, reciprocity\, and community\, based on the lessons of the natural world. Sponsored by Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG). Book is a slim volume\, not necessary to read beforehand. Zoom meeting. \nRSVP IJWG-events@firstparish.info for Zoom link.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/book-talk-the-serviceberry-abundance-and-reciprocity-in-the-natural-world/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T210000
DTSTAMP:20250514T192255Z
CREATED:20250514T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T192255Z
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SUMMARY:“Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World”
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we watch this electric story of how Native American influence shaped rock and roll (as well as the blues\, jazz\, and folk music). Telling a missing chapter of our collective history\, “Rumble” is essential viewing for music fans. Important film and fun! Sponsored by Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG).\nTrailer can be viewed on YouTube at this link.\nWinner\, 2017 Masterful Storytelling Award\, Sundance Film Festival (some cursing)
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/rumble-the-indians-who-rocked-the-world/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20250513T192041Z
CREATED:20250513T191941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T192041Z
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Gender-Affirming Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Join Mystic Valley Action for Reproductive Justice\, the Social Justice Committee\, and the Welcoming Congregation Committee for an evening of uplifting action in support of gender-affirming healthcare. We will have a panel of experts on gender-affirming care\, supplies to write postcards to providers\, and delicious snacks! Please RSVP at the link below\, and contact Samantha (samanthaerauh@gmail.com) if you have any questions or concerns. Looking forward to being in community! \nRSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHSQaH-Ytj_RZNsRX8PYEaiB6mOuZRQBeD_BIHEZoy6Q3hdg/viewform?usp=header
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/a-celebration-of-gender-affirming-healthcare/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTSTAMP:20250513T192240Z
CREATED:20250513T192240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T192240Z
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SUMMARY:UU Urban Ministry Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the open session of the UUUM’s Annual Meeting for the organization’s update on the work done this past year and its vision for its future. The open session for the public will run from 5:30 to 6:30. Through Renewal House\, Roxbury Youth and other programs\, the UUUM works to dismantle racism and white supremacy and advance racial\, economic and social justice.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/uu-urban-ministry-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20250507T160502Z
CREATED:20250507T160502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T160502Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Paul Revere with Narragansett Artist and Activist Sage Carbone
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this special conversation with artist Sage Carbone discussing her Indigenous beadwork reimagining of Cyrus Dallin’s Paul Revere statue. This will be on display for viewing during this program\, which is co-sponsored by our Indigenous Justice Working Group. Carbone will share how her art relates to her efforts to elevate the histories and perspectives of Indigenous peoples in Greater Boston today through such work as the Indigenous Languages Visibility Project in Cambridge and annual Red Sox Native American Celebration. Carbone views the semi quincentennial as an opportunity to envision what the next 250 years could look like when we engage with history in ways that uplift everyone. Arlington Historical Society\, 7 Jason St. For more information: https://dallin.org/events/.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/reimagining-paul-revere-with-narragansett-artist-and-activist-sage-carbone/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Society\, 7 Jason St\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Indigenous Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20250422T145736Z
CREATED:20250422T145723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145736Z
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SUMMARY:Reckoning\, Repair\, & Regime Change Teach-In with the Reckoning and Repair Working Group
DESCRIPTION:How should we carry out the work of justice in a time when government agencies are scrubbing words like “equity\,” “oppression\,” and “racism” from their websites? \nIn the chaos\, fear\, and furor of this moment\, it’s hard to know what to pay attention to. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. But it’s important not to let the current regime drag us off course from the progress we have made. \nLet’s focus on what’s in our sphere of influence\, remembering our shared Unitarian Universalist values and the civil rights movements of the past. \nJoin members of the First Parish Reckoning & Repair Working Group to explore our current context\, find inspiration in the historical roots of the right-wing bogeyman known as DEI\, and build our collective capacity for resistance. \nFood will be served!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/reckoning-repair-regime-change-teach-in-with-the-reckoning-and-repair-working-group/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T210000
DTSTAMP:20250424T154540Z
CREATED:20250424T140216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T154540Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: "No Other Land"
DESCRIPTION:Come join us in gaining insight about some of the issues around land and people in the West Bank. You are invited to attend a showing of the Academy Award winning documentary\, No Other Land. The film resulted from the collaboration of a young Palestinian activist and a young Israeli journalist\, and it shows the process and the personal impacts of the displacement of a Palestinian community after Israeli authorities designated the area to become a military training zone. The showing will be followed by a brief and optional discussion session. \nThis event is co-hosted by the First Parish Working Group for Peace and Justice in Israel-Palestine and Arlington for Palestine.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-screening-no-other-land/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T203000
DTSTAMP:20250220T145208Z
CREATED:20250107T205722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T145208Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T190000
DTSTAMP:20250326T144323Z
CREATED:20250326T144115Z
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UID:10001869-1743703200-1743706800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Revolution Today & Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:How youth can be the change-makers of today and tomorrow — a panel discussion with special guests will be led by students from the UU Urban Ministry’s Roxbury Youth Program. \nThis will be the final session of the Community Conversations: Revolution Today & Tomorrow. \n6-7 p.m. via zoom (join by clicking the blue “Join on Zoom” button below).
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/revolution-today-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T203000
DTSTAMP:20250130T195149Z
CREATED:20250116T170246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T195149Z
UID:10001817-1743188400-1743193800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:UU Common Read: "Authentic Selves"
DESCRIPTION:The Welcoming Congregations Committee will be hosting a 4-part discussion on the book\, “Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families” starting in February 2025. Childcare will be provided if needed. Registration is required. \nThe Common Read is an annual UUA program that uses a curriculum of facilitated discussions about a selected book to invite individuals to engage in a new way with their own stories to form deeper understandings of themselves and others in their congregations and communities. \nRead the January 2025 Spire for more information.\nLook for an announcement on the FP Connections list and watch the introduction video at https://tinyurl.com/Common-Read-24-25-Intro \nRegister at: https://forms.gle/F36ni6RfrZUozAZm9 \nDates: 2/7/25\, 2/28/25\, 3/14/25\, 3/28/25 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/uu-common-read-authentic-selves/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T200000
DTSTAMP:20250313T143038Z
CREATED:20250312T133841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T143038Z
UID:10001863-1742238000-1742241600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Social Justice Engagement Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Many of us feel an urgent desire to take action against the injustices happening in our country and around the world. Do you? The First Parish Social Justice Committee is responding with a one-hour interactive Zoom call this Monday at 7pm\, where the committee’s working groups will share what we’re doing and help you figure out how you may want to get involved. Whether it’s supporting climate action\, racial justice\, Indigenous justice\, immigrant rights\, peace and justice in Israel/Palestine or defending our democracy\, we hope you will join us. Please register here\, and you will be sent the Zoom link
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/social-justice-engagement-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T203000
DTSTAMP:20250130T195149Z
CREATED:20250116T170246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T195149Z
UID:10001816-1741978800-1741984200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:UU Common Read: "Authentic Selves"
DESCRIPTION:The Welcoming Congregations Committee will be hosting a 4-part discussion on the book\, “Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families” starting in February 2025. Childcare will be provided if needed. Registration is required. \nThe Common Read is an annual UUA program that uses a curriculum of facilitated discussions about a selected book to invite individuals to engage in a new way with their own stories to form deeper understandings of themselves and others in their congregations and communities. \nRead the January 2025 Spire for more information.\nLook for an announcement on the FP Connections list and watch the introduction video at https://tinyurl.com/Common-Read-24-25-Intro \nRegister at: https://forms.gle/F36ni6RfrZUozAZm9 \nDates: 2/7/25\, 2/28/25\, 3/14/25\, 3/28/25 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/uu-common-read-authentic-selves/2025-03-14/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T133000
DTSTAMP:20250228T180246Z
CREATED:20250207T173123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180246Z
UID:10001844-1741521600-1741527000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Learn About UU Mass Action!
DESCRIPTION:The Defending Democracy Group is excited to welcome UU Mass Action Executive Director\, Rev. Jo Murphy. She will update us on UU Mass Action’s response to our current political reality in Massachusetts and nationally\, explain First Parish’s partnership with UU Mass Action\, and highlight both the monthly ACTION HOURS and upcoming ADVOCACY DAY on April 8th. Light lunch will be served.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/learn-about-uu-mass-action/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action,Defending Democracy,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T203000
DTSTAMP:20250130T195149Z
CREATED:20250116T170246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T195149Z
UID:10001815-1740769200-1740774600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:UU Common Read: "Authentic Selves"
DESCRIPTION:The Welcoming Congregations Committee will be hosting a 4-part discussion on the book\, “Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families” starting in February 2025. Childcare will be provided if needed. Registration is required. \nThe Common Read is an annual UUA program that uses a curriculum of facilitated discussions about a selected book to invite individuals to engage in a new way with their own stories to form deeper understandings of themselves and others in their congregations and communities. \nRead the January 2025 Spire for more information.\nLook for an announcement on the FP Connections list and watch the introduction video at https://tinyurl.com/Common-Read-24-25-Intro \nRegister at: https://forms.gle/F36ni6RfrZUozAZm9 \nDates: 2/7/25\, 2/28/25\, 3/14/25\, 3/28/25 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/uu-common-read-authentic-selves/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T203000
DTSTAMP:20250107T205841Z
CREATED:20230921T174124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T205841Z
UID:10001803-1739905200-1739910600@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 February book selection is 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-2/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T210000
DTSTAMP:20250206T164753Z
CREATED:20250131T200802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T164753Z
UID:10001833-1739631600-1739653200@www.firstparish.info
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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