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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
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SUMMARY:First Parish Financial and Budget Review
DESCRIPTION: First Parish leadership will host sessions to review the upcoming budget (FY 2026-2027):\n\n\nSunday\, April 26\, Sanctuary\, after coffee hour (around noon)\nWednesday\, April 29\, 7pm\, Zoom (click here to join the Zoom)\n\nIf you are not able to attend either of these sessions and you want to be in the know\, or if you have any questions\, please email FP Treasurer Carolyn Hodges (Treasurer@firstparish.info).
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/first-parish-financial-and-budget-review/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T205143Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday Service
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Erica and worship associates for a somber\, contemplative Good Friday service at 7 pm in the Sanctuary.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/good-friday-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20260313T164732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T164732Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Circles –  Hosted by the Transition Team
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values\, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated\, 90-minute sessions\, groups of 6 – 8 will engage with guided questions\, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20260303T180108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165143Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Circles –  Hosted by the Transition Team
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values\, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated\, 90-minute sessions\, groups of 6 – 8 will engage with guided questions\, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20260303T180108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165143Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Circles –  Hosted by the Transition Team
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values\, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated\, 90-minute sessions\, groups of 6 – 8 will engage with guided questions\, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20260209T165319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T175241Z
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SUMMARY:Common Ground: What Connects and Sustains Us
DESCRIPTION:Join the Transition Team\, Parish Committee\, and our UUA staff person\, Hillary Allen. We will begin by laying the groundwork for the ministerial search process. Then we will move into small group conversations to share what we value most about First Parish\, what connects us to one another\, and what we need to nourish and sustain our beloved community as we enter this next chapter. Hosted by the Transitions Team – Transitionteam@firstparish.info. \nLunch and childcare provided on February 22.\nJoin the Zoom on 2/26 by clicking this link. \nThe content of the two sessions will be the same. You are welcome to join one or both. Please register online to help us get a sense of numbers ahead of time.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/common-ground-what-connects-and-sustains-us/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20260114T175924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T150404Z
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SUMMARY:First Parish Talent Show
DESCRIPTION:This fundraiser benefits the Music Program’s piano fund and begins with a light lunch and a program featuring the FP Choir\, Bell Ringers\, instrumental/vocal soloists and ensembles of all ages. Questions? Contact music@firstparish.info or see Robin Baker\, Bob Rowlands or Music Director Daniel Parsley. Donations of any size will be appreciated.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/first-parish-talent-show-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20250903T175116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184102Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 24\, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm \nWorship in the Sanctuary and live on Zoom\nThe 4:00pm service will be ASL interpreted.\nBoth services will be in-person and also live-streamed on Zoom – click here to join via Zoom. \nThe Christmas Eve services\, a highlight of the season\, occur twice due to the number of people attending.   The services feature the lighting of candles\, organ fanfares and children reading the ancient tale.  Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong offers a homily. As is our annual tradition\, we welcome musical guests (stay tuned for more information about featured musicians this year). \n  \n  scroll right  scroll left\n\n\n\nView or download the Order of Service\n\n\nThe Order of Service is generally posted a day or two before the service\n\n\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\n\n\nYou may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \n\nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/candlelight-worship-service-2/2025-12-24/2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20250903T175116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184102Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 24\, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm \nWorship in the Sanctuary and live on Zoom\nThe 4:00pm service will be ASL interpreted.\nBoth services will be in-person and also live-streamed on Zoom – click here to join via Zoom. \nThe Christmas Eve services\, a highlight of the season\, occur twice due to the number of people attending.   The services feature the lighting of candles\, organ fanfares and children reading the ancient tale.  Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong offers a homily. As is our annual tradition\, we welcome musical guests (stay tuned for more information about featured musicians this year). \n  \n  scroll right  scroll left\n\n\n\nView or download the Order of Service\n\n\nThe Order of Service is generally posted a day or two before the service\n\n\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\n\n\nYou may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \n\nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/candlelight-worship-service-2/2025-12-24/1/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20250313T185340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T185340Z
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SUMMARY:Kindness\, Sadness and Steadfastness
DESCRIPTION:In these troubling times\, Elissa Ely and David Leisner are offering an evening for reflective gathering. David and Elissa have been dear friends for half a century. They have collaborated to create a 90-minute program of reading and music that focuses on three topics they find especially important right now: kindness\, sadness and steadfastness. The hope is that through shining light on these experiences\, we can find mutual comfort and strength. \nFor many years\, Elissa Ely was a community psychiatrist\, a commentator for “All Things Considered”\, an op-ed columnist for The Boston Globe and the creator of “The Remembrance Project” on WBUR. David Leisner is a classical guitarist\, international performer and composer\, now head of the guitar department at Manhattan School of Music. \nWe hope you can join us at 7pm on May 17 in the First Parish Sanctuary. Donations to offer an honorarium to the guitarist will be gladly accepted (but not required). \nQuestions? Email STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/kindness-sadness-and-steadfastness/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20250204T190103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T152920Z
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SUMMARY:Update on Interim Minister Search
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED! \nOn Sunday\, March 30th\, join members of the Committee on Ministry in the sanctuary after the service for an update on the search for an interim minister. Members of the Interim Search Committee and Parcom will present an overview of the interim search process\, an update on progress\, and be available to answer your questions. Hope to see you there! \nThank you to the members serving on the Interim Search Committee: Marilyn Downs\, Elizabeth Hunter\, Lori Kenschaft\, Marie Meteer\, and Jim Ptacek.\nFind updates\, a timeline\, and read committee member bios here: https://www.firstparish.info/interim-minister-search/
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/update-on-interim-minister-search/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20250903T175116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T184102Z
UID:10002356-1735063200-1735068600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Candlelight Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 24\, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm \nWorship in the Sanctuary and live on Zoom\nThe 4:00pm service will be ASL interpreted.\nBoth services will be in-person and also live-streamed on Zoom – click here to join via Zoom. \nThe Christmas Eve services\, a highlight of the season\, occur twice due to the number of people attending.   The services feature the lighting of candles\, organ fanfares and children reading the ancient tale.  Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong offers a homily. As is our annual tradition\, we welcome musical guests (stay tuned for more information about featured musicians this year). \n  \n  scroll right  scroll left\n\n\n\nView or download the Order of Service\n\n\nThe Order of Service is generally posted a day or two before the service\n\n\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\n\n\nYou may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \n\nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/candlelight-worship-service-2/2024-12-24/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20231122T175221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T161752Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 24\, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm \nWorship in the Sanctuary\nThe 4:00pm service is in-person only and will be ASL interpreted.\nThe 6:00pm service will be in-person and also live-streamed on Zoom. \nThe Christmas Eve services\, a highlight of the season\, occur twice due to the number of people attending.   The services feature the lighting of candles\, organ fanfares and children reading the ancient tale.  Rev. Marta Flanagan offers a homily. We welcome musical guests the Worcester Brass Consort and also Dr. Andrew Shinton on the organ. \n  \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\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\n\n\nYou may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \n\nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/candelight-worship-service4pm/2024-12-24/2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20231122T175221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T161752Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 24\, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm \nWorship in the Sanctuary\nThe 4:00pm service is in-person only and will be ASL interpreted.\nThe 6:00pm service will be in-person and also live-streamed on Zoom. \nThe Christmas Eve services\, a highlight of the season\, occur twice due to the number of people attending.   The services feature the lighting of candles\, organ fanfares and children reading the ancient tale.  Rev. Marta Flanagan offers a homily. We welcome musical guests the Worcester Brass Consort and also Dr. Andrew Shinton on the organ. \n  \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\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\n\n\nYou may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \n\nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/candelight-worship-service4pm/2024-12-24/1/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20241205T194650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T201510Z
UID:10001727-1734263100-1734269400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Listening Circles: Marta's Retirement
DESCRIPTION:The First Parish Committee on Ministry is holding a listening circle on Sunday\, December 15th immediately following the worship service at 11:45AM in the Sanctuary. In the wake of Marta’s retirement announcement\, we know many folks are eager to share their thoughts and reactions. We’re holding this session to provide a space for parishioners to listen and support each other in this transition. A member of the Parish Committee will also be available to answer questions about logistics and the upcoming search process. Note this is for congregants\, the ministers will not be present. All are welcome; we will hold another session in January.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-martas-retirement/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20241105T192424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T192424Z
UID:10001715-1731238200-1731241800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Post-Election Conversation: Reverberations
DESCRIPTION:After worship\, Rev. Marta Flanagan\, Lead Minister\, and Rev. Erica Richmond\, Parish Minister\, will facilitate a “Reverberations” session in the sanctuary. Reverberations occasionally occurs after Sunday worship giving members of the congregation an opportunity to offer their perspectives.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/post-election-conversation-reverberations/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20240501T183146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T183212Z
UID:10001095-1714909500-1714914000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Reckoning & Repair - Taking the Next Steps
DESCRIPTION:Reparations: We need your voice! \nJoin us for the ongoing dialogue regarding the exploration of our congregational history\, the ties of the congregation’s founders to slavery in those days\, and the continuing conversation about reparations. \nOn May 5\, we will have a special guest for the Shinn service\, Dr. Michael Curry\, (with discussion after the service). \nEvent sponsored by the Reckoning and Repair Working Group
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/reckoning-repair-taking-the-next-steps/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice,Social Justice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20240219T173750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T175154Z
UID:10001072-1714298400-1714302000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Child Dedication Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Child Dedication Ceremony\nSunday\, April 28 during the worship service \n>> Registration deadline: March 10 << \nFirst Parish periodically holds Child Dedication Ceremonies\, which occur during Sunday worship. In this ceremony\, parents and the congregation commit themselves to the care of individual children\, typically the newly born and newly arrived (adopted) children among us. It is the Unitarian Universalist rite of passage that corresponds to a baptism\, bris\, Christening or child naming. To participate in the child dedication you need to be a member of First Parish and meet with the ministers. If you would like to participate please email Rev. Marta Flanagan no later than March 10 at marta@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/child-dedication-ceremony/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Spiritual Growth,Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20231025T163019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T181743Z
UID:10000695-1701603900-1701612000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Summit - Charting a Course for First Parish’s Future
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 3\, after worship at First Parish\nTuesday\, December 5\, via Zoom\, 7-8:30 pm (Click here to register and receive the Zoom link for the December 5 event.)\n\nWhat might we aim for in our liberal religious community 3\,5 and 10 years from now? Please join us for a facilitated program\, in-person or on-line\, to help chart a course for First Parish over the next several years. These all-congregation events will be an opportunity to inform a vision and shared priorities for who we want to be and how we will get there\, as part of our year-long focus on strategic planning. We look forward to hearing from all who participate in life at First Parish. \nClick to view or download the questions that will guide this discussion. \nLunch and childcare will be provided for the December 3 event. \nClick here to register and receive the Zoom link for the December 5 event.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/summit-charting-a-course/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community,Gatherings,Spiritual Growth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T041631
CREATED:20230911T164743Z
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SUMMARY:Landscape of White Supremacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY\, NOVEMBER 19\, 4:00PM.*** \nJoin us for this two-part workshop to learn more about the landscape of white supremacy here in the Commonwealth. Here’s a description from our presenters:In the first session\, we’ll explore the current landscape of white supremacist activity in New England. We’ll look closely at several groups and individuals and the events they have held. We’ll also discuss other types of less well known activities local white supremacists engage in. We will also discuss Antifa and the Culture Wars. Believing we are not powerless\, we’ll consider the spectrum of resistance\, a tool for discussion developed by the Jewish Partisan Foundation. In the second session we’ll move from the conceptual to concrete and discuss things people and organizations can do. We’ll conclude with a discussion about kinds of courage while asking ourselves\, now that I have knowledge of white supremacist activity here in New England and in my community\, what type of courage can I muster in order to act. \nSession 1: October 11\, 7pm on Zoom \nSession 2: November 19\, 4pm\, in the First Parish Sanctuary \nEach session is two hours long. While we encourage people to attend BOTH sessions\, you can attend only one.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/landscape-of-white-supremacy-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Racial Justice,Social Justice
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