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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T133024
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T185121Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T133024
CREATED:20251204T163439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T163440Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T111500
DTSTAMP:20260530T133024
CREATED:20251204T163439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T163440Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T133024
CREATED:20231116T180419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T192222Z
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SUMMARY:Embrace the Darkness Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 12\, 7:00 pm \nWorship in the Sanctuary and on-line \nFor the 17th year at First Parish we offer a special evening worship service during the holiday season\, a worship service to “Embrace the Darkness.” Parish Minister Rev. Erica Richmond will lead us in worship and Diane Taraz will offer music . This service will be an opportunity to acknowledge the darkness that surrounds the light of this festive season. This contemplative service of solace is a reminder that our sorrows matter and that we are not alone. \nHanukkah\, Christmas\, Kwanza and New Years are thought to be jolly\, merry and happy. And sometimes they are. We are reunited with loved ones. We sing. We pull out decorations bringing us memories of other good times flood us with delight. We linger over sumptuous meals. We give and receive gifts which remind us we are known and understood. \nOther times the holidays remind us of who or what isn’t at the table. We feel keenly a death or an estrangement. Love lost\, health lost\, job loss may feel more present than joy. We are aware of the poignancy of changes felt or soon to come: children growing older or elders who will not be long with us. This poignancy is part of “Embracing the Darkness.” Many say this worship service is their favorite of the year. All are welcome \n  scroll right  scroll left\n\n\n\nView or download the Order of Service\n\n\nThe Order of Service is generally posted on Thursday before the service\n\n\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/embracing-the-darkness-worship-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual First Parish,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T133024
CREATED:20251030T152229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T152229Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T133024
CREATED:20250130T144111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T144129Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T133024
CREATED:20250407T160142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T190153Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T133024
CREATED:20250417T153515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T153642Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T133024
CREATED:20250417T153515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T153642Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T133024
CREATED:20250417T153515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T153642Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T133024
CREATED:20250422T145723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145736Z
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SUMMARY:Reckoning\, Repair\, & Regime Change Teach-In with the Reckoning and Repair Working Group
DESCRIPTION:How should we carry out the work of justice in a time when government agencies are scrubbing words like “equity\,” “oppression\,” and “racism” from their websites? \nIn the chaos\, fear\, and furor of this moment\, it’s hard to know what to pay attention to. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. But it’s important not to let the current regime drag us off course from the progress we have made. \nLet’s focus on what’s in our sphere of influence\, remembering our shared Unitarian Universalist values and the civil rights movements of the past. \nJoin members of the First Parish Reckoning & Repair Working Group to explore our current context\, find inspiration in the historical roots of the right-wing bogeyman known as DEI\, and build our collective capacity for resistance. \nFood will be served!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/reckoning-repair-regime-change-teach-in-with-the-reckoning-and-repair-working-group/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T133024
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:20240519T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T133024
CREATED:20240419T164342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T181645Z
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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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