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SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T113000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service: Sunday\, November 1\, at 10am.
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Worship Service\nSunday\, November 1\, 2026\, 10:00am\nWorship at the Meetinghouse and online\n\n\n\n\n\n“Hallowed Times\, Hallowed Places” \n\n\n \nRev. Stevie Carmody\, Minister of Religious Education\, preaching \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn honor of All Souls Day\, come linger in the times & places when the veil between the physical and spiritual realms are thinnest. Bring a token of a loved one who has died for a ritual of collective memorial. Join Rev. Stevie in wondering\, “how do we commune with death?” Our choir\, accompanist Ken Seitz\, & guitarist Paul Franzosa hold the space. The courtyard’s Memorial Garden – labeled with names – is available for quiet contemplation before and after service. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nView or download the Order of Service. Generally updated the Friday before the service.\n\nView or download the First Parish Words for Worship (blue cards).\n\nView or download the Sunday Teaser insert. Generally updated to the current week the Friday before the service.\n\n\n\n\nClick To Join Worship on Zoom\n\n  \nOr use your phone to participate with audio only by dialing 929-205-6099 then enter 859 7713 3204 followed by the pound key. \nIf you have trouble connecting via Zoom\, you may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/worship-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T190000
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SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
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SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T200000
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SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T200000
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SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
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SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
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SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003663-1792699200-1792702800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003662-1792522800-1792526400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T200000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003661-1792436400-1792440000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003660-1792090800-1792094400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134858Z
CREATED:20261006T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134858Z
UID:10003659-1791918000-1791921600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Settled Search Small Group Conversations
DESCRIPTION:If you feel invested enough in FPUUA’s future to spend a bit of your time helping us\, the Settled Minister Search Committee\, gather feedback and data about our community\, its priorities\, and its areas for growth\, then you are welcome to participate in a discussion group! Registration is required – please register online. \nOpen Small Group discussions are events where folks from all across different areas and ways of engaging with First Parish will talk about Search and our congregation together. \nFocus Group discussions are events that intentionally create space for voices from communities that make up minority populations in our congregation to be amplified\, allowing the Search Committee to hear from folks whose perspectives may be less prevalent in Open Small Groups. The goal of Focus Groups is inclusion in the Search process for as many perspectives as possible. To achieve this goal\, it is sometimes necessary to facilitate spaces where minority voices do not have to compete with majority voices to be heard. \nEach event is a one-time gathering. Each Focus Group is limited to 12 participants or less and will happen via Zoom. Open Small Group events will offer multiple concurrent discussions with 12 or fewer participants. To leave space for others to participate\, please do not register for multiple Open Small Group dates. If you would like to attend more than one Focus Group\, or to attend both an Open Small Group and a Focus Group\, you will need to fill out this form once for each. As you decide how to participate in this part of the Search process\, please be mindful of the goal to include as many unique participants as possible across the whole slate of events. \nQuestions or having difficulty registering? Please reach out the Search Committee at settled-search@firstparish.info \nOPEN SMALL GROUPS: \n\nZoom open small groups #1 — Oct. 24\, 2pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #1 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #2 — Oct. 25\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\nZoom open small groups #3 — Oct. 30\, 6pm\, Zoom\nIn-person open small groups #2 — Nov. 1\, after worship/12pm\, FPUUA\nZoom open small groups #4 — Nov 1\, after worship/12pm\, Zoom\n\nFOCUS GROUPS: \n\nJewish congregant’s focus group — Oct. 13\, 7pm\, Zoom\nNon-parents focus group — Oct. 15\, 7pm\, Zoom\nLGBTQIA+ focus group — Oct. 19\, 7pm\, Zoom\nSingles focus group — Oct. 20\, 7pm\, Zoom\nFamilies with children focus group — Oct. 22\, 8pm\, Zoom\nAccess and disability focus group — Oct. 26\, 7pm\, Zoom\nYoung adults focus group — Oct. 27\, 7pm\, Zoom\nBIPOC congregant’s focus group — Oct. 29\, 7pm\, Zoom
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-search-focus-groups/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260717T160412Z
CREATED:20260717T155444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T160412Z
UID:10003440-1785852000-1785859200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Memorial for Robert "Bob" McKersie
DESCRIPTION:First Parish member Robert “Bob” McKersie died on July 11th. He had been receiving hospice care this spring. His friends and family have been supporting him and were able to surround him with love when he passed. \nBob has been active at First Parish for decades. He was a gentle leader\, a longtime social justice advocate\, and\, most recently\, very involved in Lectio Divina and our men’s groups. We send our love to his four adult children\, Bill\, Liz\, Rob and Ali. \nRev. Erica Richmond will officiate the upcoming memorial service at First Parish on Tuesday\, August 4 at 2:00pm at the Meetinghouse and streamed online on Zoom. All are welcome to attend as a sign of love for Bob and support for his family. \nThis service will be livestreamed on Zoom – click here to join the service on Zoom. \nNOTE ON PARKING: Due to ongoing construction around the Meetinghouse\, parking may be limited on the day of the service. There is a large municipal lot\, the Russell Commons lot\, behind the Dallin Museum across Massachusetts Avenue from the Meetinghouse. There are two handicapped accessible parking spots in the First Parish staff parking area between our building and the Robbins Library\, and if Pleasant Street is open\, there are additional accessible parking spaces on the circle off of Pleasant Street adjacent to our building. Please leave these accessible spaces free for attendees with mobility needs who have accessible parking tags on their vehicles\, and please do not park in any marked First Parish parking spaces if you are not members of Bob’s family.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/memorial-for-bob-mckersie/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memorial Service,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T174739Z
CREATED:20260601T172900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T174739Z
UID:10002654-1780831800-1780837200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Front Corner Project Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join the team working with the landscape architects after worship on Sunday\, June 7 in the Sanctuary for an update on the redesign of our front corner (at Mass Ave and Pleasant St)\, and an opportunity for you to share your feedback. Click here to join on Zoom if you are unable to join in person.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/front-corner-project-presentation/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Outdoors,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260514T184044Z
CREATED:20260401T191850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T184044Z
UID:10002615-1777807800-1777815000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:First Parish Annual Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting will be at 11:30 AM on Sunday\, May 3\, 2026\, at 630 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington\, Massachusetts. The meeting will be an in-person meeting\, with voting available only in-person\, as per the First Parish bylaws\, and there will be a livestream via Zoom. \nZoom attendees are NOT required to register for this meeting. Zoom attendees will be able to hear/read captions and see the meeting\, but they will not be able to speak or vote. If you would like to watch the Zoom livestream\, you may do so by clicking here. \nAnnual Meeting is a time to come together and make decisions about the life of First Parish. In addition to electing officers and leaders\, members vote on a budget in line with our values. We celebrate the many gifts we share and thank our talented\, dedicated volunteers who foster a beloved community. \nAccording to the Warrant (the official agenda)\, First Parish will have three big agenda items this year: (1) electing officers and Parish Committee members\, (2) voting on the proposed budget for FY 26-27\, and (3) voting on the election of our Settled Minister Search Committee\, a 7-person team selected from a list of 11 nominees.\n\nOther details: Childcare will be available for members attending the Annual Meeting. Please sign up in advance for childcare by contacting clerk@firstparish.info. \n“Kids’ Annual Meeting” (11:30am – 2:00pm)\, Parlor \nFamilies – bring your children to the “Kids’ Annual Meeting” this year for a fun way to take part in shared governance while grownups join the First Parish Annual Meeting. Childcare\, games\, & democracy included! \nMaterials related to the Annual meeting are posted.\nClick on the links below to view or download posted materials. \nLinked Materials for Review:\n1. Warrant 2026\n2.  Intro Letter to the Congregation\n3. Congregational Meeting Tips 2026\n4. Role Expectations for Settled Minister Search Committee\n5. Search Committee Bios\n6. Officer and Parish Committee Bios 2026\n7. Annual Report 2026 (PW: thespire) Please note: The “Document Tabs” panel on the left side of this report will direct you to each individual section for easy navigation.\n8. Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/first-parish-annual-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T185121Z
CREATED:20260402T141433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T185121Z
UID:10002616-1775995200-1775998800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Front Corner Project Presentation and Conversations
DESCRIPTION:The Parish Committee has established a committee to investigate rebuilding the front corner section of the church grounds to welcome the broader community\, honor Marta’s 16 years of service and reinforce our corner as an area of public witness. We will have a listening session on April 12nd from 12:00 to 1:00 in the Sanctuary to hear your ideas. We also hope to make this session available online. We will post prior design ideas on the rolling board in the vestry to jump start our discussion. You can also discuss your ideas with any of the members of our team: Allan Tosti\, Andrew Leonard\, Mark Wilke\, Phil Speare\, John Galantowicz\, Peggy Gardiner and Sanjay Newton. \nAll are welcome to come look at prospective plans\, share feedback\, and ask questions in the Sanctuary at noon on April 12. Stop by the congregational art show opening in the Parlor and then come learn about the plans for our front lawn. \nWe also encourage you to check out the plans and information posted on the folding screen in the Vestry – available starting March 29 and leading up to the information session and conversations on April 12.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/front-corner-project-presentation-and-conversations/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Outdoors,Spotlight
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T130000
DTSTAMP:20251204T163440Z
CREATED:20251204T163439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T163440Z
UID:10002537-1765712700-1765717200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Conversations with the Ministers
DESCRIPTION:Conversation with the Ministers\nHosted by the Transition Team \nSaturday\, December 13\, 10 – 11:15 a.m. (Click here to join on Zoom)\nSunday\, December 14\, 11:45 – 1:00 p.m. (Sanctuary) – Childcare will be provided \nCurious to know more about the work of our three ministers? Join Rev. Jonipher\, Rev. Erica\, and Rev. Stevie for an opportunity to hear about their respective roles\, how they collaborate\, and what led to the decision to use honorifics. After getting a look behind the scenes\, you are warmly invited to share your thoughts about what you look for from our ministers and your hopes during this period of Interim Ministry and beyond.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/conversations-with-the-ministers/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T111500
DTSTAMP:20251204T163440Z
CREATED:20251204T163439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T163440Z
UID:10002536-1765620000-1765624500@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Conversations with the Ministers
DESCRIPTION:Conversation with the Ministers\nHosted by the Transition Team \nSaturday\, December 13\, 10 – 11:15 a.m. (Click here to join on Zoom)\nSunday\, December 14\, 11:45 – 1:00 p.m. (Sanctuary) – Childcare will be provided \nCurious to know more about the work of our three ministers? Join Rev. Jonipher\, Rev. Erica\, and Rev. Stevie for an opportunity to hear about their respective roles\, how they collaborate\, and what led to the decision to use honorifics. After getting a look behind the scenes\, you are warmly invited to share your thoughts about what you look for from our ministers and your hopes during this period of Interim Ministry and beyond.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/conversations-with-the-ministers/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000
DTSTAMP:20251030T152229Z
CREATED:20251030T152229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T152229Z
UID:10002512-1762687800-1762693200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Reckoning and Repair: Introducing UU Urban Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Join the Reckoning and Repair working group from 11:45-1:00 pm for a special presentation following Sunday worship on November 9\, 2025. \nLeaders from UU Urban Ministry will join us to talk about Roxbury Youth Programs\, an after school enrichment and leadership program for youth\, housed at UU Urban Ministry. We will learn about how First Parish can support Roxbury Youth Programs financially and through volunteering\, a first reparative step in our reckoning and repair process. \nFood will be served\, and childcare will be provided.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/reckoning-and-repair-introducing-uu-urban-ministry/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T203000
DTSTAMP:20250130T144129Z
CREATED:20250130T144111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T144129Z
UID:10001831-1749234600-1749241800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Alliance Annual Dinner and Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Alliance annual dinner and business meeting \n6:30pm in the Vestry (in-person event only) \nMore information forthcoming
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/alliance-annual-dinner-2025/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Program,Worship
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20250516T190153Z
CREATED:20250407T160142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T190153Z
UID:10001875-1747569600-1747576800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:First Parish Annual Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting will be at 12:00 PM on Sunday\, May 18\, 2025\, at 630 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington\, Massachusetts. The meeting will be an in-person meeting\, with voting available only in-person\, as per the First Parish bylaws\, and there will be a livestream via Zoom. \nZoom attendees are NOT required to register for this meeting. Zoom attendees will be able to hear/read captions and see the meeting\, but they will not be able to speak or vote. If you would like to watch the Zoom livestream\, you may do so by clicking here. \nAnnual Meeting is a time to come together and make decisions about the life of First Parish. In addition to electing officers and leaders\, members vote on a budget in line with our values. We celebrate the many gifts we share and thank our talented\, dedicated volunteers who foster a beloved community. \nOne special agenda item has been added and approved unanimously by the Parish Committee: conferring emerita minister status on Rev. Marta Flanagan. Listening sessions on this warrant article will be held in May in conjunction with the budget listening sessions: Wednesday\, May 7 at 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm via Zoom; Sunday\, May 11th at 11:30 in person; Monday\, May 12 at 7:30 pm via Zoom. \nOther details: Childcare will be available for members attending the Annual Meeting. Please sign up in advance for childcare by contacting clerk@firstparish.info. \nNEW THIS YEAR – “Kids’ Annual Meeting” (12:00pm – 2:00pm) \nFamilies – bring your children to the “Kids’ Annual Meeting” this year for a fun way to take part in shared governance while grownups join the First Parish Annual Meeting. Childcare\, games\, & democracy included! \nMaterials related to the Annual meeting will be posted in advance of the meeting.\nClick on the links below to view or download posted materials. \nLinked Materials for Review:\n\nWarrant and Minister Emerita resolution\n2025-2026 Proposed Budget\nAnnual Report 2024-2025\nCongregational tips
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/annual-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T203000
DTSTAMP:20250417T153642Z
CREATED:20250417T153515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T153642Z
UID:10001881-1747078200-1747081800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Open Sessions on Annual Meeting Warrant Articles
DESCRIPTION:Open sessions will be held to review the 2025-2026 proposed budget as well as the Parish Committee recommendation for conferring Minister Emerita status on Marta Flanagan upon her retirement in June. \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025 on Zoom at 7:30pm\nSunday\, May 11 – after services in person (Sanctuary) – no Zoom option\nMonday\, May 12 on Zoom at 7:30p \nHosted by Parish and Finance Committees.   Questions?  Email Treasurer@FirstParish.info or parishexec@firstparish.info.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/open-sessions-on-annual-meeting-warrant-articles/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T123000
DTSTAMP:20250417T153642Z
CREATED:20250417T153515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T153642Z
UID:10001880-1746963000-1746966600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Open Sessions on Annual Meeting Warrant Articles
DESCRIPTION:Open sessions will be held to review the 2025-2026 proposed budget as well as the Parish Committee recommendation for conferring Minister Emerita status on Marta Flanagan upon her retirement in June. \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025 on Zoom at 7:30pm\nSunday\, May 11 – after services in person (Sanctuary) – no Zoom option\nMonday\, May 12 on Zoom at 7:30p \nHosted by Parish and Finance Committees.   Questions?  Email Treasurer@FirstParish.info or parishexec@firstparish.info.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/open-sessions-on-annual-meeting-warrant-articles/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20250417T153642Z
CREATED:20250417T153515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T153642Z
UID:10001879-1746646200-1746649800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Open Sessions on Annual Meeting Warrant Articles
DESCRIPTION:Open sessions will be held to review the 2025-2026 proposed budget as well as the Parish Committee recommendation for conferring Minister Emerita status on Marta Flanagan upon her retirement in June. \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025 on Zoom at 7:30pm\nSunday\, May 11 – after services in person (Sanctuary) – no Zoom option\nMonday\, May 12 on Zoom at 7:30p \nHosted by Parish and Finance Committees.   Questions?  Email Treasurer@FirstParish.info or parishexec@firstparish.info.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/open-sessions-on-annual-meeting-warrant-articles/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business
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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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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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SUMMARY:First Parish Annual Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting will be at 11:30 AM on Sunday\, May 19\, 2024\, at 630 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington\, Massachusetts. The meeting will be a hybrid meeting\, both in the sanctuary and on Zoom. \nIn person participants who wish to speak on congregational votes will be limited to one minute each. \nZoom participants must register at https://tinyurl.com/FPUUAnnualMeeting2024. \nAnnual Meeting is a time to come together and make decisions about the life of First Parish. In addition to electing officers and leaders\, members vote on a budget in line with our values; and this year\, the congregation will be asked to consider two special congregational votes: a Reckoning and Repair Affirmation and a Land Acknowledgement. \nLunch and childcare (in the Grady Room) will be available for members attending the Annual Meeting. Please sign up in advance for childcare by contacting clerk@firstparish.info. \nA special note for members on Zoom: Zoom participants will be able to hear everything and will be able to vote on all motions as per the capabilities of that platform. Zoom participants will not be able to speak on motions in real time during the meeting. However\, Zoom participants may provide statements in advance to the clerk\, Joanna Pushee\, at clerk@firstparish.info to be read at the meeting. \nMaterials related to the Annual meeting\nclick on the link below to view or download the pdf. \n\n\n\nCongregational Communication\, from Joanna Pushee\, Clerk of the Parish Committee\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nIndigenous Justice Brochure: Acknowledging this Land\n\n\n\n  \n\nReckoning and Repair Resource Kit
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/first-parish-annual-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business
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