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SUMMARY:Valentine's Demonstrations: We Stand For Love
DESCRIPTION:Take a stand for all that we love: our planet\, our democracy\, immigrants’ rights\, reproductive justice\, LGBTQ+ rights\, world peace\, and more. The\nSocial Justice Committee encourages First Parish folks to participate in one or both of two standout events on Valentine’s Day. Amid the ongoing\nassaults on much of what we love\, we will be out showing a different vision. If you’d like\, bring your own sign that states what you love\, what you stand for\, or who you stand with. You can join with others for sign making in the vestry in the morning (7:30-8:30am) or the afternoon (2:30-3:15) on Valentines Day. These standouts are being called by Extinction Rebellion of Arlington. \nMorning standout: 7:45-9:00am Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Pleasant St\, Arlington Center \nAfternoon standout: 3:30-5:00pm Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Lake St\, East Arlington
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/valentines-demonstration-we-stand-for-love-pm/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T090000
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Demonstrations: We Stand For Love
DESCRIPTION:Take a stand for all that we love: our planet\, our democracy\, immigrants’ rights\, reproductive justice\, LGBTQ+ rights\, world peace\, and more. The Social Justice Committee encourages First Parish folks to participate in one or both of two standout events on Valentine’s Day. Amid the ongoing assaults on much of what we love\, we will be out showing a different vision. If you’d like\, bring your own sign that states what you love\, what you stand for\, or who you stand with. You can join with others for sign making in the vestry in the morning (7:30-8:30am) or the afternoon (2:30-3:15) on Valentines Day. These standouts are being called by Extinction Rebellion of Arlington. \nMorning standout: 7:45-9:00am Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Pleasant St\, Arlington Center \nAfternoon standout: 3:30-5:00pm Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Lake St\, East Arlington
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/valentines-demonstration-we-stand-for-love-am/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T203000
DTSTAMP:20250130T195149Z
CREATED:20250116T170246Z
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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/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T120000
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SUMMARY:Flag Raising at the Meetinghouse
DESCRIPTION:Directly following worship\, Marta and Rev. Erica will walk to the meetinghouse flagpole to install two flags\, the US one and the Pride Progress one. This dedication comes after many months of gathering feedback from the congregation\, a recommendation from Defending Democracy\, and a vote from the Parish Committee. Please join us.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/flag-raising-at-the-meetinghouse/
LOCATION:Front Lawn / Clock tower\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T140000
DTSTAMP:20241217T180318Z
CREATED:20241217T180215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T180318Z
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SUMMARY:Reckoning and Repair: Update and Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 12-2pm Sunday\, January 5th for a brief update on the work of R & R and to view the PBS film “The Big Payback.” This documentary about the rookie alderwoman from Evanston\, Illinois\, who led the passage of the first tax-funded reparations for Black Americans\, will help us kick off our community’s exploration of the complex issues of reparations.\nLight lunch will be provided.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/reckoning-and-repair-update-and-film-screening/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T203000
DTSTAMP:20250303T153327Z
CREATED:20250303T152909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153327Z
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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 December book selection is 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-2-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T203000
DTSTAMP:20240822T194612Z
CREATED:20240822T184021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T194612Z
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE JOIN US on Wednesday\, November 20 at 7 p.m. for a commemoration of Transgender Day of Resilience. We will gather on the meetinghouse lawn at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 630 Mass Ave.\, Arlington Center. \nTransgender\, non-binary\, and gender expansive people are also invited to an affinity event at 6:15 p.m. at First Parish Congregation to meet and socialize before the 7 p.m. event takes place. Pizza and other refreshments will be offered\, and supplies will be available to create art and write poetry.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/transgender-day-of-resilience/
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:20241021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T203000
DTSTAMP:20240924T144337Z
CREATED:20240924T144337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T144337Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Session: Flags at the Meetinghouse
DESCRIPTION:How should we use the First Parish flagpole? \nThe Defending Democracy working group has suggested that we fly three flags: a U.S. flag\, a LGBTQ+ pride flag\, and a Black Lives Matter flag. In this time when the U.S. flag has come to be increasingly associated with white Christian nationalism\, we believe that it would be valuable for First Parish to help reclaim a more inclusive understanding of patriotism. The LGBTQ+ flag and the BLM flag would also help us share our values with the wider community. \nWhat do you think? \nThe Parish Committee will be making a decision about the flags this fall but first they want to hear from all of you! Join us for a listening session on October 21st at 7 pm on Zoom. Come share your thoughts and hear what others are thinking. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87379359914
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-session-flags-at-the-meetinghouse/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Defending Democracy,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T203000
DTSTAMP:20250303T153420Z
CREATED:20250303T153420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153420Z
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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 October book selection is 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-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20240822T194425Z
CREATED:20240822T194425Z
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SUMMARY:Defending Democracy: Postcards and Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Erica and the Defending Democracy working group for an evening of community and postcard writing! Using the template and instructions from the Center for Common Ground we will be writing postcards to voters in states with voter suppression laws. Drop by for just an hour or stay for two! Together we can make a difference.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/defending-democracy-postcards-and-pizza/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T133000
DTSTAMP:20240905T150922Z
CREATED:20240806T130532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T150922Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Alliance Program: Rev Marta Interviews Shira Hoffer
DESCRIPTION:A Hotline for Israel/Palestine: Rev. Marta Morris Flanagan interviews Shira Hoffer \nSeptember 15\, 2024 – after service\, 12:00 noon\, in the sanctuary and on Zoom \nJoin The Alliance for the first program of its inspirational and thought-provoking new season. This promises to be an engaging conversation between Rev. Marta and Shira Hoffer\, a remarkable Harvard undergraduate who in response to the horrific Hamas attack on Israel\, October 7\, 2023\, founded the Hotline for Israel/Palestine. This text-based hotline provides her fellow students and others a place where they can safely pose difficult questions without being labeled antisemitic or Islamophobic. The text-based hotline provides well-researched and curated resources about the historical\, cultural\, political\, and religious viewpoints underlying the long conflict between these two countries and their inhabitants. \nIn 2024 Shira expanded her outreach by founding the Institute for Multipartisan Education\, a charitable organization dedicated to “increasing and improving [the] capacity for curious approaches to difference and disagreement in educational settings.” \nJoin this event in-person in the Sanctuary or join on Zoom. \nLearn more about the Alliance by clicking here.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/womens-alliance-program-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Program,Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T230000
DTSTAMP:20240823T154616Z
CREATED:20240823T153156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T154616Z
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SUMMARY:Defending Democracy: Debate Watch Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to watch the presidential debate with other people? Join us! The debate will start at 9 p.m.\, and we invite people to arrive any time 8:30 p.m. or later for tea and light snacks. Afterwards we will do a short debriefing based on the Lectio Divina model.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/defending-democracy-debate-watch-gathering/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T180000
DTSTAMP:20240827T132716Z
CREATED:20240827T132049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T132716Z
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SUMMARY:Defending Democracy: Postcards to Georgia
DESCRIPTION:The Defending Democracy Group is hosting a postcarding event this Wednesday 8/28 from 5-6pm in the Parlor. We will be writing cards to Georgia to get out the vote. Please join us before the potluck\, no need to register.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/defending-democracy-postcards-to-georgia/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Defending Democracy,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T180000
DTSTAMP:20240709T124752Z
CREATED:20240626T153931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T124752Z
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SUMMARY:Promoting Democracy Through Your Network
DESCRIPTION:There’s nothing more powerful in promoting an idea than your personal network– family\, friends\, neighbors\, and co-workers. These are the people who are most likely to listen to you and respect what you tell them. However even with these people it’s not always easy to raise politically sensitive issues. Please come to this one-hour workshop to practice how you can influence your network and promote democracy. The session will be facilitated by First Parish member Mary Cummings who has done this workshop several times including for the MTA and UU The Vote. \nStay and enjoy the Community Potluck following the workshop!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/promoting-democracy-through-your-network/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T140000
DTSTAMP:20240524T152623Z
CREATED:20240524T152520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T152623Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Friday June 7 and Saturday June 8 \nFirst Parish Concord\, 20 Lexington Road \nOur congregation has been invited to join the UU congregation in Concord for a Democracy Festival! There is an impressive group of speakers Friday night (David Pepper\, Nancy Gertner) and Saturday’s celebration includes live music\, food and games. Please join the Defending Democracy Group for this exciting event!\nIf you have questions or If you would like to carpool\, please email defendingdemocracy@firstparish.info. \nFriday\, June 7\, 7:00 pm \nAn Evening of Ideas on Democracy \nFirst Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Road \nAn evening with four very impressive and dynamic speakers: \n\nDavid Pepper\, Ohio oracle\, democracy enthusiast\, and author of Saving Democracy: A User’s Manual for Every American (on Zoom)\nNancy Gertner\, former federal judge who built her career around standing up for women’s rights\, civil liberties and justice for all (on video)\nWhitney Taylor\, ACLU Mass Political Director\, coordinates ACLU public advocacy activities in Massachusetts (in-person)\nVirginia Kase Solomón\, President and CEO of Common Cause\, former CEO of League of Women Voters\, she is a national leader in lifting up the voices of our nation to join the pro-democracy movement (in-person)\n\n  \nSaturday\, June 8\, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm \nDemocracy Festival \nFirst Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Road \nJoin your fellow citizens to celebrate democracy! We will gather on the church grounds or inside if it’s raining.  \nWe are at a turning point in this country. Learn how you can help protect our democracy and freedoms\, build an inclusive\, collaborative\, powerful Democracy Movement\, and create the country we want to be.  \nIt starts with all of us. Invite your family and friends! Become a part of our history\, eat\, drink\, engage with others\, listen to good music\, and have some fun too! 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/celebrate-democracy-2/
LOCATION:Offsite: see event description
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T210000
DTSTAMP:20240524T152629Z
CREATED:20240524T152353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T152629Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Friday June 7 and Saturday June 8 \nFirst Parish Concord\, 20 Lexington Road \nOur congregation has been invited to join the UU congregation in Concord for a Democracy Festival! There is an impressive group of speakers Friday night (David Pepper\, Nancy Gertner) and Saturday’s celebration includes live music\, food and games. Please join the Defending Democracy Group for this exciting event!\nIf you have questions or If you would like to carpool\, please email defendingdemocracy@firstparish.info. \nFriday\, June 7\, 7:00 pm \nAn Evening of Ideas on Democracy \nFirst Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Road \nAn evening with four very impressive and dynamic speakers: \n\nDavid Pepper\, Ohio oracle\, democracy enthusiast\, and author of Saving Democracy: A User’s Manual for Every American (on Zoom)\nNancy Gertner\, former federal judge who built her career around standing up for women’s rights\, civil liberties and justice for all (on video)\nWhitney Taylor\, ACLU Mass Political Director\, coordinates ACLU public advocacy activities in Massachusetts (in-person)\nVirginia Kase Solomón\, President and CEO of Common Cause\, former CEO of League of Women Voters\, she is a national leader in lifting up the voices of our nation to join the pro-democracy movement (in-person)\n\n  \nSaturday\, June 8\, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm \nDemocracy Festival \nFirst Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Road \n  \nJoin your fellow citizens to celebrate democracy! We will gather on the church grounds or inside if it’s raining.  \nWe are at a turning point in this country. Learn how you can help protect our democracy and freedoms\, build an inclusive\, collaborative\, powerful Democracy Movement\, and create the country we want to be.  \nIt starts with all of us. Invite your family and friends! Become a part of our history\, eat\, drink\, engage with others\, listen to good music\, and have some fun too! 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/celebrate-democracy/
LOCATION:Offsite: see event description
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T190000
DTSTAMP:20240326T151225Z
CREATED:20240326T151124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T151225Z
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SUMMARY:Represent First Parish at the UU Urban Ministry Annual Meeting - May 23
DESCRIPTION:The 189th Annual Meeting of the UU Urban Ministry (UUUM) is coming up. As a member congregation\, First Parish is entitled to have 3 voting delegates. Perhaps you would like to become one of them\, along with our two incumbent delegates\, Maryglenn Vincens and Lois Fine. The event is on May 23\, 2024. \nUUUM is a non-profit organization located in a historic Unitarian church in Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, with a mission to “work across race and place to dismantle racism and white supremacy culture and to advance racial\, social\, and economic justice.” It provides programming planned and implemented by and for the Roxbury community. It also conducts monthly educational programs for UU congregations. Delegates act as ambassadors within their congregations\, and work with UUUM in a variety of ways\, including helping to keep our congregation informed of UUUM programs\, activities and volunteer opportunities (for example\, through announcements in worship and the E-Bulletin\, and by directing communications to appropriate committees). \nPlease contact the Social Justice Committee (socialjustice@firstparish.info) for more information or to apply to become a delegate.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/4780/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T203000
DTSTAMP:20240515T185241Z
CREATED:20240515T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T185241Z
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SUMMARY:Task Force for the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Peace and Justice task force will share our statement calling for peace\, hear feedback\, and engage in discussion. Dessert will be served!!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/task-force-for-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T203000
DTSTAMP:20240503T162037Z
CREATED:20240301T153541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T162037Z
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SUMMARY:Defending Democracy Film\, Discussion & Action Plan
DESCRIPTION:The Defending Democracy Group will host a Zoom Meeting with Guest Speaker Fred VanDeusen\, Convener of Democracy Action Team UUSJ since 2019. After a presentation and sharing of a short video from Fred\, there will be discussion and planning next steps. \nMonday\, May 13\, 7:00pm \nThis meeting is on Zoom only — click here to join the meeting. \nEmail defendingdemocracy@firstparish.info with any questions or for more information.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/defending-democracy-film-discussion-action-plan/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T130000
DTSTAMP:20240501T183212Z
CREATED:20240501T183146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T183212Z
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SUMMARY:Reckoning & Repair - Taking the Next Steps
DESCRIPTION:Reparations: We need your voice! \nJoin us for the ongoing dialogue regarding the exploration of our congregational history\, the ties of the congregation’s founders to slavery in those days\, and the continuing conversation about reparations. \nOn May 5\, we will have a special guest for the Shinn service\, Dr. Michael Curry\, (with discussion after the service). \nEvent sponsored by the Reckoning and Repair Working Group
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/reckoning-repair-taking-the-next-steps/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T133000
DTSTAMP:20240410T153544Z
CREATED:20240213T183429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T153544Z
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SUMMARY:Our Shared Past: The Life and World of The Saunkskwa of The Massachusett
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG) at noon in the Parlor after Sunday’s service (4/28). We will welcome Doreen Stevens\, historian and former director of the Arlington Historical Society. She will help us explore Arlington’s connection to Indigenous people\, especially The Massachusett\, on whose land our meetinghouse stands. As we learn more about the local history\, we will also offer an updated version of the Land Acknowledgment\, anticipated for a congregational vote at Annual Meeting in May. \nFor more information re: this process and the work of the IJWG\, please visit our page on the website\, at www.firstparish.info/justice-inclusion/social-justice/indigenous-justice/\, which includes our brochure\, Acknowledging This Land.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/our-shared-past-the-life-and-world-of-the-saunkskwa-of-the-massachusett/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Land Acknowledgement,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T150000
DTSTAMP:20240328T174738Z
CREATED:20240321T200544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T174738Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:Join Arlington’s Rainbow Commission for Trans Day of Visibility— a panel presentation celebrating trans and gender non-confirming people! There will be snacks and community! \nLearn more here. \nSponsored by the First Parish Welcoming Congregation Committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/trans-day-of-visibility/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T163000
DTSTAMP:20240318T185609Z
CREATED:20240318T152503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T185609Z
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SUMMARY:UU Mass Action's Virtual UU Advocacy Day on Tuesday\, March 26
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 26\, 2024\n10:00 AM 4:30 PM \nRSVP here – https://secure.everyaction.com/1hfvYHGw8US4oWVlW7WcBw2 \nJoin UU Mass Action for its annual virtual UU Advocacy Day to live our values by taking action together. At this annual event\, UUs from across the state come together to build power for our movements. Participants will meet with legislators about our key areas of Immigrant Justice\, Climate & Environmental Justice\, Economic & Housing Justice\, Indigenous Justice\, and Decarceration & Ending Solitary Confinement. As we near the end of the 2023-34 legislative session\, this will be a critical moment to show up together as UUs\, grounded in our faith\, to let our legislators know which bills out of the thousands that are filed – we care the most about. \nClick to see the list of bills. \nZoom link will be sent to registrants. \nDay of Agenda (All on Zoom): \n10 AM: Welcome/Singing/Sermon \n11 AM – 12PM: Regional Team Meet-up \n12 PM: Lunch/Prep for Meetings \n1 PM – 2PM: Case Studies and Trainings \n2 PM: Meetings with Reps \n3:30 PM: Meetings with Senators \n4:30 PM: End
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/uu-mass-actions-virtual-uu-advocacy-day-on-tuesday-march-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T200000
DTSTAMP:20240312T223735Z
CREATED:20240213T153226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T223735Z
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SUMMARY:Task Force for the Middle East - food & discussion
DESCRIPTION:  \nBased on concern and energy within the congregation\, a new working group has formed under the umbrella of our Social Justice Committee. The Task Force for the Middle East is currently made up of about six people. As our first program we’re hosting an evening where we can hear from one another about Palestine\, Israel and how our congregation might engage with local efforts for sustained ceasefire\, peace\, and justice. \nJoin the newly formed Task Force for the Middle East (part of the Social Justice Committee) and share a meal to hear from one another about Palestine\, Israel\, and how First Parish might engage with local efforts for sustained ceasefire\, peace\, and justice. \n  \nPlease bring a well-marked dish to share on FRIDAY\, March 22 6:00 pm in the vestry. All are welcome!! Registration is helpful but not required.  http://tinyurl.com/FPPeaceandJusticePotluck \nContact peaceandjustice@firstparish.info to join the planning committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/task-force-for-the-middle-east-food-discussion/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T210000
DTSTAMP:20240215T184817Z
CREATED:20240209T153254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T184817Z
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SUMMARY:Movie screening: "Join or Die"
DESCRIPTION:“Join or Die” \nSaturday\, March 9th \nDoors open at 6:30 pm. Film starts at 7:00 pm\, in the First Parish Vestry. $5.00 suggested donation. \nThis documentary is about how being in community can save you\, us\, and the US — based on Robert Putnam’s “Bowling Alone.” \nTrailer: https://putnamdoc.com/ \nPlease register in advance here
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/movie-screening-join-or-die/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T190000
DTSTAMP:20240228T153736Z
CREATED:20231208T144028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T153736Z
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SUMMARY:Fighting for housing justice Now -- UUUM Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Hear what we can do now—and together—to confront housing issues facing Black and Brown people in communities like Roxbury. UU Mass Action and Homes for All Massachusetts representatives will discuss the urgency of fighting housing injustice in this segment of the UU Urban Ministry Community Conversation series on gentrification. Visit https://www.uuum.org/ for more information. \nTuesday\, March 5\, 6:00pm \nZoom link to join the meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81553520317
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/roots-of-homeownership-inequity-uuum-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000
DTSTAMP:20240221T165733Z
CREATED:20240212T190807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T165733Z
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SUMMARY:Acknowledging This Land\, Saving Mother Earth
DESCRIPTION:Special IJWG listening session prior to STAR film\, The Letter: Laudato Si. Please join the Indigenous Justice Working Group to hear our draft Land Acknowledgment and ways to support Indigenous people\, whose caring for the earth protects biodiversity for us all! The voice of Indigenous people is prominently represented in the powerful film\, The Letter\, about our shared responsibility to protect people and nature today for future generations. Come to the Vestry at 6pm\, learn about IJWG\, enjoy pizza\, and stay for the STAR film at 7pm! For all interested in Saving Mother Earth! \nSee Official Trailer for film (from the Academy Award Winning Producers of My Octopus Teacher)\, The Letter: Laudato Si https://youtu.be/l3EBHebH17Y
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/acknowledging-this-land-saving-mother-earth/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T140000
DTSTAMP:20240123T194317Z
CREATED:20240117T154917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T194317Z
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SUMMARY:Land Acknowledgment Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG) to share your thoughts about the draft of our Land Acknowledgment for First Parish! \n\nIJWG has drafted a land acknowledgment based on our learning to date\, and solicited input from Indigenous leaders\, as well as our own ministers and members of the Social Justice Committee (SJC). We hope to bring this to a congregational vote later this year.\n\n  \nLand Acknowledgement Listening Sessions\n● Virtual Only –Wednesday 1/24 (7pm) by Zoom\n● In Person Only –Sunday 1/28 (11:45am) Parlor post-service\n\n  \nDRAFT LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO CONSIDER: The First Parish meetinghouse is located on the ancestral lands of the Massachusett people\, whose name was appropriated by this Commonwealth.  The White Europeans who took land from its inhabitants through coercion and violence also subjected Indigenous people to forced labor\, relocation\, and genocide. Our faith calls us to acknowledge the truth of our history\, to name the ongoing harms of settler colonialism\, and to work toward repair. We commit to being in right relationship with the Massachusett and other Indigenous peoples\, particularly the Mashpee and Aquinnah Wampanoag\, and to finding meaningful ways to offer our resources as we work in solidarity to build a more sustainable future for us all.\n  \nFor more information please visit the IJWG webpage and check out the Acknowledging This Land handout for highlights of our process and action to date. 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/land-acknowledgment-listening-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Land Acknowledgement,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T203000
DTSTAMP:20240117T162430Z
CREATED:20240117T154724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T162430Z
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SUMMARY:Land Acknowledgment Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG) to share your thoughts about the draft of our Land Acknowledgment for First Parish! \n\nIJWG has drafted a land acknowledgment based on our learning to date\, and solicited input from Indigenous leaders\, as well as our own ministers\nand members of the Social Justice Committee (SJC). We hope to bring this to a congregational vote later this year.\n\n\n  \nLand Acknowledgement Listening Sessions\n● Virtual Only –Wednesday 1/24 (7pm) by Zoom\n● In Person Only –Sunday 1/28 (11:45am) Parlor post-service\n\n  \nDRAFT LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO CONSIDER:\nThe First Parish meetinghouse is located on the ancestral lands of the Massachusett people\, whose name was appropriated by this Commonwealth.  The White Europeans who took land from its inhabitants through coercion and violence also subjected Indigenous people to forced labor\, relocation\, and genocide. Our faith calls us to acknowledge the truth of our history\, to name the ongoing harms of settler colonialism\, and to work toward repair. We commit to being in right relationship with the Massachusett and other Indigenous peoples\, particularly the Mashpee and Aquinnah Wampanoag\, and to finding meaningful ways to offer our resources as we work in solidarity to build a more sustainable future for us all.\n\n  \nFor more information please visit the IJWG webpage and check out the Acknowledging This Land handout for highlights of our process and action to date. 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/land-acknowledgment-listening-sessions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Land Acknowledgement,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T200000
DTSTAMP:20231115T193203Z
CREATED:20231115T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T193203Z
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SUMMARY:Vigil: Transgender Day of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE JOIN US on MONDAY\, November 20 at 7 p.m. for a commemoration of Transgender Day of Resilience. We will gather on the meetinghouse lawn at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 630 Mass Ave.\, Arlington Center. \nMembers of the Rainbow Commission\, Rev. Erica Richmond of First Parish Congregation\, and others will offer remarks uplifting the resilience of trans\, non-binary\, and gender expansive people. \nAll are welcome. \nTransgender\, non-binary\, and gender expansive people are also invited to an affinity event at 6:15 p.m. at First Parish Congregation to meet and socialize before the 7 p.m. event takes place. Pizza and other refreshments will be offered\, and supplies will be available to create art and write poetry. \nSee full announcement here.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/vigil-transgender-day-of-resilience/
LOCATION:Front Lawn / Clock tower\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Social Justice
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