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SUMMARY:Enjoying Sacred Song Together
DESCRIPTION:Is singing a favorite part of our First Parish worship services for you? STAR and Grace Notes are co-sponsoring a series of monthly hymn sings –\nWednesday afternoons 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the parlor: \nMarch 6\, April 3 and May 1. \nEveryone is welcome. Come pitch in! Questions? Email STAR@firstparish.info. \nMore information:\nWe have fine options for supporting singing in our parlor: good speakers to share recordings of choir and congregation singing and a fine piano for volunteer accompanists. We’ll pick our hymns as we go\, and we’ll focus on a harmony part for at least one hymn at every sing.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/enjoying-sacred-song-together/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Music,Star Adult RE
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SUMMARY:For Newcomers: A Conversation with the Minister
DESCRIPTION:For Newcomers: A Conversation with the Minister after the Service on 10/15 \nAre you new\, or feeling new here?  You’re invited to meet with our Lead Minister\, Rev. Marta Flanagan\, on Sunday\, October 15 after the service.  We’ll meet in the Parlor for an informal chat – no agenda\, just conversation about whatever you’d like to know that will help you get to know us. Light refreshments will be served.  If you have questions\, please send an email to TellMeMore@firstparish.info.  We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/conversation-with-the-minister/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Transcendentalism and Tricky Experiments
DESCRIPTION:>>>  This event was cancelled due to low registration; it will be re-scheduled to the spring. <<<\n  \nMonday Oct 16\, 2023 (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)\nSaturday Oct 21\, 2023 (1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) \nJoin Rev. Erica for a two-part series on transcendentalism and utopia. For our session #1\, we will meet in person to talk about the theological themes of transcendentalism and how Unitarian Universalists understand nature. And for session #2\, we will take a field trip to the Fruitlands museum in Harvard\, MA. There we will learn more about the Alcott family’s attempt to build a utopia. The cost per person for the one-hour guided tour will be $12\, though if money is an issue\, don’t hesitate to ask for a scholarship. This event is capped at 24 people so please register in advance via Realm.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/transcendentalism-and-tricky-experiments/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T160000
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SUMMARY:Vigil: Refugees are welcome; hate is not: EVENT CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:The Vigil for Sunday 10/22 has been cancelled.\nJoin the First Parish community for a vigil in front of our meetinghouse on Sunday\, October 22\, 3:30 – 4:00 to stand in opposition to local and international hostility and atrocities against refugees. Our message is Refugees are welcome\, hate is not. \nWe will be making signs at 3:00 and then stand vigil at 3:30. \nFollowing the vigil all are welcome to proceed to the sanctuary for a 4:00-6:00 workshop led by Standing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)\, where we will discuss concrete things people and organizations can do and review the different kinds of courage that are needed to confront white supremacist here in MA and beyond. \nAll are welcome to any part of this important afternoon for justice.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/vigil-refugees/
LOCATION:Meet at First Parish\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T200000
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SUMMARY:Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Fall Community Potluck Dinners sponsored by the STAR committee will be held on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting Sept. 27\, from 6-8pm\, in the Vestry. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nThe following groups have generously agreed to host: \n9/27 –  Tech Team \n10/25 – Ushers \n11/29 – Covenant Group \nView or download the Potluck Host checklist. \nIf possible\, please bring your own reusable plate\, cup and utensils to minimize our environmental impact. For questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck/2023-10-25/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Star Adult RE
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SUMMARY:Israel and Gaza: A Heartfelt Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Israel and Gaza: A Heartfelt Conversation \nThursday October 26\, 7:30pm\, First Parish Parlor \nJoin Rev. Marta Flanagan and Rev. Erica Richmond this Thursday\, October 26\, for a heart centered conversation about Israel and Palestine. Many of us are holding multiple truths at the same time. And many of us would like to be a moral liberal religious voice during these painful and despairing times. Join us for community and conversation. \n7:30 pm in the First Parish Parlor. (In-person only.)
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/leading-with-love/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Social Justice,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T090000
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SUMMARY:New UU Class
DESCRIPTION:Are you new or new-ish to First Parish? Interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalist traditions and beliefs? Are you considering joining our congregation? The New UU Class is offered twice each year. The fall session will be held Saturday\, October 28 and Saturday\, November 4 from 9am-noon in the parlor. For info or to sign up\, send an email to membership@firstparish.info\n\n\n\nWhat can you expect? \n\nTwo engaging and interactive mornings together.\nA chance to get to know others who are new(er) to First Parish and/or to Unitarian Universalism.\nAn invitation to reflect on and share your personal religious or spiritual path.\nAn engaging overview of our Unitarian Universalist roots\, traditions\, and beliefs.\nInsights on the structure and activities that make First Parish special.\nIdeas about ways to become more involved at First Parish.\nA warm welcome to First Parish.\n\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/new-uu-class/2023-10-28/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Ongoing Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T094500
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SUMMARY:Gather in the First Parish Memorial Garden
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the Remembrance Corner of our Memorial Garden for a moment of prayer\, remembrance\, and reflection before worship on Sunday\, October 29th at 9:45am. Our Memorial Garden\, located in the courtyard of the meetinghouse\, holds the ashes of many First Parish members and friends. The Remembrance Corner is paved with the names of loved ones remembered. \nAfter the service Barbara Tosti will lead a guided tour of the garden\, beginning shortly after the postlude. All are welcome to either or both opportunities to deepen our connection with the memories we hold at First Parish.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/gather-memorial-garden/
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors,Spiritual Growth
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SUMMARY:Family Halloween Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Children\, families\, and all other First Parish community members are welcome for a Family Halloween Lunch from noon-1:30pm on Sunday\, October 29th. There will be Halloween themed activities. Costumes welcome and encouraged! Please RSVP so we know how much food to get.\n\n\nClick here to RSVP for the lunch.\n\nHosting group: Stevie Carmody & the Minister of Religious Education Transition Committee
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/family-halloween-lunch/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Religious Education - Youth
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