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SUMMARY:Conversation with a Minister: Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 3\, 12:00 pm (after worship service\, via Zoom only) \nStay on the same Zoom call from service and enjoy coffee and conversation with First Parish’s parish minister\, Rev. Erica Richmond. \nAll are welome. Please click here to join the meeting. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee. \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/coffee-with-the-minister/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community,Virtual First Parish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T203000
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SUMMARY:Film Watch & Discussion: The Letter – A Laudato Si Film
DESCRIPTION:Join in watching and discussing this powerful film that follows a small group of representatives from different parts of the world – a young person\, an indigenous person\, a person raised in poverty\, a faith leader\, and two scientists – who the Pope invited to visit Rome.  They gathered to share their perspectives and experiences of climate change and our shared responsibility to protect people and nature today and for future generations. \nThursday\, Feb. 29th at 7pm – Join in a film watch at First Parish. Alternatively\, you can watch the film on your own.  It’s available to stream free-of-charge at https://www.theletterfilm.org/watch/ \nMonday\, March 4th at 7pm – Join in a discussion about the film and reactions to it and ways we might respond in alignment with our values. \nRSVP to star@firstparish.info is requested\, not required\, to give us an idea about how many people are likely to come.  If the dates/times don’t work for you\, please include that in your RSVP.  If there’s interest\, we could seek an additional date for discussion. \nJohn Anderson and Andrew Fischer will be facilitating this STAR Program
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-watch-discussion-the-letter-a-laudato-si-film/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T190000
DTSTAMP: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:20240309T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T190000
DTSTAMP:20240228T180901Z
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SUMMARY:"Becoming a Man" Talkback
DESCRIPTION:The American Rep. Theatre in Cambridge’s next performance is entitled “Becoming A Man”; a play based on memoirist P. Carl’s life story to become himself. The Welcoming Congregation Committee\, a First Parish group committed to expanding celebration and education of/about LGBTQ+ folks\, is attending the play at 2 pm on March 9th. They will then host a talkback at 5:15 pm at the First Parish meetinghouse. \nUpdate: 2/28/2024: The comped tickets for March 9 have been claimed\, but you’re welcome to this talkback regardless of when you saw the play. \nPlease email Rev. Erica to waitlist for a ticket or to RSVP to the talkback. \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/becoming-a-man-talkback/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T133000
DTSTAMP:20240201T180209Z
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SUMMARY:All Congregational Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 10\, 12:00pm (after service) to 1:30pm (Vestry) \nCome enjoy lunch after the service! All welcome. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-congregational-lunch/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T120000
DTSTAMP:20240214T151318Z
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SUMMARY:New UU Class
DESCRIPTION:Curious about Unitarian Universalism and First Parish? Wondering about what membership entails or the pathways to membership? \nJoin our spring New UU Class! \nTwo 9:00 am – 12:00 noon sessions: \nMarch 16\, 2024 and March 23\, 2024 \nin the Parlor at First Parish \nWhat should I 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!  \nSign up by contacting Amy Anderson at NewUU@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/new-uu-class-spring/2024-03-16/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Ongoing Groups
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SUMMARY:Conversation with a Minister: In person (masked)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 17\, 12:00 pm (after worship service\, in person only\, in the May Room) \nEnjoy coffee and conversation with First Parish lead minister Rev. Marta Flanagan. This is an in-person\, masked event. \nPlease RSVP for this event to stewardship@firstparish.info by Friday March 15. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/coffee-with-the-minister-2/
LOCATION:May Room
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T200000
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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:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20240214T151318Z
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SUMMARY:New UU Class
DESCRIPTION:Curious about Unitarian Universalism and First Parish? Wondering about what membership entails or the pathways to membership? \nJoin our spring New UU Class! \nTwo 9:00 am – 12:00 noon sessions: \nMarch 16\, 2024 and March 23\, 2024 \nin the Parlor at First Parish \nWhat should I 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!  \nSign up by contacting Amy Anderson at NewUU@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/new-uu-class-spring/2024-03-23/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Ongoing Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T150000
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SUMMARY:Flash Quilt Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us and help create the First Parish Harvest Moon quilts for 2024 and 2025! \n Saturday\, March 23\, 10am – 3pm\, in the First Parish Vestry. \nPlease register for this event by email to Carolyn Hodges\, STAR@firstparish.info \nCalling all quilters\, sewists and interested folk!   We will sew together in the vestry offering two projects–\this is an opportunity for us to get a bit ahead of the Harvest moon Fair schedule. \n1) Creating a brand new quilt:   We will be making a simple block.  These will be assembled and quilted for the 2025 Fall raffle quilt.  You will need to bring a working sewing machine (that you know how to use)\, sewing tools and thread.  We also need rotary cutting tools\, rulers and mat (if you have them– and we can share!).  Extension cords and power strips are also a help. \n2)  For Harvest Moon Fair  2024\, we already have a completed quilt top (thank you Wendy Page) — this is ready for hand quilting–   we will prepare (sandwich) the quilt and begin hand quilting this quilt as our 2024 Harvest Moon Fair quilt.  This is an excellent opportunity for those new to quilting and willing to hand stitch. \nEven if you don’t sew we welcome your company cutting and pressing.  Fabric welcome too (100 percent cotton please)–  we will also have a selection.  If you are unable to join us in person and want to help- please RSVP so we can include you too! \nQuestions? contact Carolyn Hodges (STAR@firstparish.info) \nRain date: Saturday April 13\, same time and place.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/flash-quilt-day/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T100000
DTSTAMP:20240201T180445Z
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SUMMARY:All Congregational Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 24\, 9:15am to 10am (Vestry) \nCome enjoy breakfast before the service! All welcome. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-congregational-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T193000
DTSTAMP:20240215T232645Z
CREATED:20231219T184921Z
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SUMMARY:Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! The community potlucks that we began this summer with over 50 people each week and scrumptious dishes\, will continue! A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting January 31\, from 6:00-7:30pm. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nMany thanks to our hosts for this spring: \nJanuary 31 – Lay Ministry\nFebruary 28 – Membership Committee\nMarch 27 – Stewardship Committee\nApril 24 – Parish Committee\nMay 29  – Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG) \nView or download the Potluck Hosting Checklist \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck-2/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T160000
DTSTAMP:20240313T151625Z
CREATED:20240313T140318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T151625Z
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SUMMARY:Learn CPR and How to Use First Parish's Automated External Defibrillator
DESCRIPTION:An Arlington Fire Department officer will train us on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)\, Automated External Defibrillator (AED)\, and Narcan use. \nThere are only 10 seats available for this single afternoon session. If there is enough demand\, we’ll organize another session later in the year. \nThere is a fee of $22.50 per person\,(waived for ushers). If this fee creates an obstacle please contact Marta (marta@firstparish.info). \nPlease register to attend using this form: https://forms.gle/ykj417jsi2XjDMcL6 \n“Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED… teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid\, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. \n“Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding\, sprains\, broken bones\, shock and other first aid emergencies. This course also teaches adult CPR and AED use.” \nContact ushercoordinator@firstparish.info with questions.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/learn-cpr-and-how-to-use-first-parishs-automated-external-defibrillator/
LOCATION:Bailey Room
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T130000
DTSTAMP:20240318T164135Z
CREATED:20240318T153558Z
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SUMMARY:First Parish Peep Fair!! March 31st
DESCRIPTION:It’s Peep season and time for the annual First Parish Peep Fair! Gather your peeps together to create a diorama featuring your peeps in action. \nLooking for inspiration? Google “Peep Diorama” to see all the marvelous things peeps can be. All ages are encouraged to participate! \nThe Peep Fair will take place on Easter Sunday – March 31 in the Vestry. Drop your creations off before church for all to enjoy. \nAfter the Peeps Show on the 31st\, please pick up your PeepArt no later than April 7th; after that time we will throw the crusty peeps away! No need to register\, just come on by with your PeepArt. \nQuestions? Email this year’s Peep Squad to Amy H and Lyn FJ at STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/first-parish-peep-fair-march-31st/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Star Adult RE
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