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SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 3. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date to host using this Google sheet. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2025 potluck dates: September 24\, October 29; December 3 \n2026 potluck dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; April 29; May 27 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2025-2026-3-2/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20260414T155444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T155705Z
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SUMMARY:Settled Minister Search Committee Candidate Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Get to know the Candidates in person at a candidate meet-and-greet during coffee hour on Sunday\, April 26th. In the meantime\, please take a moment to get to know them through their biographical statements. On that page\, you can also read an FAQ about the process used to select these candidates. \nCast your vote for the final members of the Search Committee at the Annual Meeting on May 3.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/settled-minister-search-committee-candidate-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20260402T143120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T145506Z
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SUMMARY:Film and Discussion: “Red Fever: The Indigenous Influence on Western Culture"
DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch the documentary film “Red Fever: The Indigenous Influence on Western Culture” followed by discussion with featured film contributor Philip Deloria (Sioux Dakota)\, Author and Harvard University Professor of History.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-and-discussion-red-fever-the-indigenous-influence-on-western-culture/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20260318T175406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T175747Z
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SUMMARY:Film Showing: The Voice of Hind Rajab
DESCRIPTION:The Voice of Hind Rajab is an Oscar nominated movie about a tragic event in Gaza in December 2023. Red Crescent volunteers work to rescue a child named Hind Rajab trapped in a car under Israeli fire. Writer and director\, Kaouther Ben Hania\, carefully constructs a relentlessly-paced narrative around the archival audio of Hind Rajab’s distress call. Additional documentary footage from the day is intelligently woven into the world of the film alongside compelling performances by Saja Kilani and Motaz Malhees as the rescue operators who speak to Hind. One of the year’s most unforgettable movies\, THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is a breathtaking and complex work of docu-fiction. \nThe film is emotionally heavy. The event is co-sponsored by Arlington For Peace.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-showing-the-voice-of-hind-rajab/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20251015T170158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T175950Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 3. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date to host using this Google sheet. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2025 potluck dates: September 24\, October 29; December 3 \n2026 potluck dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; April 29; May 27 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2025-2026-3-2/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20260312T173252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T205341Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza and Poster-Making for No Kings Day
DESCRIPTION:We will gather in the Vestry to make posters for No Kings Day on March 28th. \nWe are also working with Indivisible to have an event in Arlington on March 28th. More Details will Follow. \nSponsored by the Defending Democracy Working Group
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/pizza-and-poster-making-for-no-kings-day/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defending Democracy,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20260320T162454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T162628Z
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SUMMARY:Flash Quilting
DESCRIPTION:Welcome quilters of all skill levels!  Please join us Saturday March 21\, 2026 in the vestry for a fun day of sewing and community. THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!  Hand Quilting to complete the 2026 Harvest Moon Fair raffle quilt   and continued Cutting and Machine Sewing for the 2027 quilt.\n\n\nWe will start at 10am and finish up around 2pm.  Wendy and I will bring instructions for each project.\n\nWhat to bring:\n– thimble and sewing needles for the hand sewing project (2026 Harvest Moon Fair quilt)\n– a working sewing machine (that you know how to use)\, be sure you have your pedal and the machine power cord!\n– a 1/4 inch machine foot ( a quilt seam allowance is 1/4 inch)– if you do not have this\, fear not- we can work around it..\n– sewing and cutting tools (scissors\, seam ripper\,etc) and thread (neutral is great do not worry about matching colors).\n– cutting rulers and rolling cutters\, if you have them\nDo you have an Iron and Ironing Board??   Please bring it along\, multiple irons are welcome!\n\n– Water bottle/ beverage and lunch and/or snack ( NOTE: we will not eat/drink in the vestry– this is a mask optional environment- Certainly plan to snack in the narthex\, parlor\, or find an open meeting room.\n\nLooking forward to seeing you– questions?  email:  cjjhodges@gmail.com
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/flash-quilting/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20260305T190840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191430Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Parent Night
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 15\, 6:45pm\, (Vestry) \nBring the kids down a few minutes early for a slice of pizza before they head to OWL\, COA and Youth Group. Parents will linger during the evening program to get to know one another and have their questions answered about the annual Stewardship Campaign. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/teen-parent-night-2026/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20260303T203305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T191906Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Lunch
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to our annual congregational lunch\, sponsored by the Stewardship Committee. No RSVP necessary – join us as we celebrate this beloved community.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/congregational-lunch/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20260213T154611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T172146Z
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SUMMARY:Free Family Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this free family game night! We’ll provide games and pizza. Additional games and desserts are welcome\, but not necessary. \nCo-sponsored by the Stewardship and RE committees.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/free-family-game-night/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Religious Education - Youth,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20251015T170158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T175950Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 3. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date to host using this Google sheet. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2025 potluck dates: September 24\, October 29; December 3 \n2026 potluck dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; April 29; May 27 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2025-2026-3-2/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T204500
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20260115T162220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T162301Z
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SUMMARY:Ever Wonder About the “I” in LGBTQIA+? "Every Body" Film + Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Every Body is a 90 minute documentary that follows the lives of three intersex people. The film uncovers the misconceptions around intersex people and identifies the mistreatment they’ve faced. \nWednesday February 4\, 6:00-8:45 PM\nFilm and Discussion \nPizza and Salad will be served! \nHosted by the LGBTQIA+ Affirming Committee
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/ever-wonder-about-the-i-in-lgbtqia-every-body-film-discussion/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20260114T173813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T173813Z
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SUMMARY:Multigenerational Dance Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dance party for all ages\, co-hosted by the Youth Group and RE Committee. Bring the whole family for dancing\, food (prepared by the Youth Group)\, and fun! All are welcome – children should be accompanied by their grown-ups. Questions or dietary restrictions? Email Youth Group Coordinator K Milano at k.milano@firstparish.info. \n \n 
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/multigenerational-dance-party/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Religious Education - Youth,Youth Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20251015T170158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T175950Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 3. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date to host using this Google sheet. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2025 potluck dates: September 24\, October 29; December 3 \n2026 potluck dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; April 29; May 27 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2025-2026-3-2/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20251216T180603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T162728Z
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SUMMARY:Flash Quilting in the Vestry
DESCRIPTION:Welcome quilters of all skill levels!  Please join us Saturday\, January 10\, 2026 in the vestry for a fun day of sewing and community. We will be working to complete the 2026 Harvest Moon Fair raffle quilt as well as setting up the 2027 quilt.\n\n\nWe will start at 10am and finish up around 2pm.  The 2026 quilt is ready for hand quilting! — Also- we plan to start blocks for 2027; Wendy and I will bring materials and provide cutting and sewing directions for a simple block at our Saturday gathering.\n\nWhat to bring:\n– sewing threads\, needles for  the hand quilting project\n– a working sewing machine (that you know how to use)\, be sure you have your pedal and the machine power cord!\n– a 1/4 inch foot (seam allowance is 1/4 inch)– if you do not have this\, fear not- we can work around it…\n– sewing and cutting tools (scissors\, seam ripper\,etc) and thread (neutral is great do not worry about matching colors).\n– cutting rulers if you have them\nDo you have an Iron and Ironing Board??   Please bring it along\, multiple irons are welcome!\n\n– Water bottle/ beverage and lunch and/or snack ( NOTE: we will not eat/drink in the vestry– this is a mask optional environment- Certainly plan to snack in the narthex\, parlor\, or find an open meeting room.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/flash-quilting-in-the-vestry/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20251217T192929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T181234Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Chowder Supper
DESCRIPTION:At this cozy happening we will nosh on soups\, salads\, and bread\, provided by  Alliance Board members. Please bring a dessert to be shared! Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be served. All are welcome – no registration needed! \nWhat can you expect during the evening?\n6:30 – 7:00  Appetizers and Drinks\n7:00 – 7:10   Welcome\, Greeting\, and Reflection\n7:10 – 7:45  Supper and Socializing\n7:45 – 8:30  Discussion and Clean Up \nFor those of you who cannot be with us in person we invite you to join us via Zoom at 7:45 for the discussion portion of our program. \nWhat will happen at 7:45?\nMembers and friends will have the chance to hear about the Alliance’s Giving Program\, learn about organizations that have been supported in the past\, and discuss how we should plan for the next 3 years.  Please come with questions and ideas!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/alliance-chowder-supper/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Program,Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20251103T181403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T193629Z
UID:10002521-1765220400-1765225800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Unpacking Our Religious Luggage
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Stevie\, Minister of Religious Education\, for a workshop series focusing on unpacking our own religious/spiritual journeys\, and the way they come to bear on our lives and experience in religious community today. Please register in advance online by clicking here. \nDecember 1\, 2025\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\, Parlor/Vestry.\n“We choose to be a liberal religious community”… Many of us at First Parish (including Rev. Stevie) come from different religious communities\, traditions\, and spiritual paths\, choosing to join First Parish & Unitarian Universalism in search of something. Still\, we may carry the imprint and experiences from previous stops on our spiritual journeys.  \n\n\nDecember 8\, 2025\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\, Parlor/Vestry.\n“We encourage each other on our spiritual journeys” … In this workshop\, you will reflect on and share your own experience\, listen deeply to the experience of others\, engage creatively (no artistic skills necessary)\, and make meaning from the many-ness that we are together.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/unpacking-our-religious-luggage/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20251118T171203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T190607Z
UID:10002531-1765107000-1765110600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Baby Shower for Rev. Stevie
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate Rev. Stevie\, Liz\, and their expanding family! During coffee hour on December 7\, there will be food\, music\, and\, of course\, cake. All ages are welcome! Please bring a favorite new or gently used children’s book to start Baby C’s library. Financial donations are also welcome online.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/baby-shower-for-rev-stevie/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20250912T174052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T141835Z
UID:10002384-1764784800-1764790200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 3. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date (online signup link forthcoming). View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2025 potluck dates: September 24\, October 29; December 3 \n2026 potluck dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; April 29; May 27 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2025-2026/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20251103T181403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T193629Z
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SUMMARY:Unpacking Our Religious Luggage
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Stevie\, Minister of Religious Education\, for a workshop series focusing on unpacking our own religious/spiritual journeys\, and the way they come to bear on our lives and experience in religious community today. Please register in advance online by clicking here. \nDecember 1\, 2025\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\, Parlor/Vestry.\n“We choose to be a liberal religious community”… Many of us at First Parish (including Rev. Stevie) come from different religious communities\, traditions\, and spiritual paths\, choosing to join First Parish & Unitarian Universalism in search of something. Still\, we may carry the imprint and experiences from previous stops on our spiritual journeys.  \n\n\nDecember 8\, 2025\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\, Parlor/Vestry.\n“We encourage each other on our spiritual journeys” … In this workshop\, you will reflect on and share your own experience\, listen deeply to the experience of others\, engage creatively (no artistic skills necessary)\, and make meaning from the many-ness that we are together.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/unpacking-our-religious-luggage/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20251106T150438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T150438Z
UID:10002524-1764163800-1764169200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Pie and Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the vestry Wednesday Nov. 26th 1:30-3:00pm for some pie\, hot drinks\, music\, games and overall thanks for our beloved shared community.\nPlease RSVP to layministry@firstparish.info.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/thanksgiving-pie-and-fellowship/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20251007T133709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T160724Z
UID:10002501-1762696800-1762702200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Navigating Medicare
DESCRIPTION:Are you frustrated that your healthcare insurance options can be so complex? Are you\nworried about what might be changing in your coverage?\nCome to the church on Nov 9 at 2:00PM in the Vestry for a presentation that will help\nyou make sense of it all. Our speaker will be Elaine Miller who runs the SHINE program\nfor Minuteman Senior Services. Elaine has helped hundreds of consumers navigate\ntheir Medicare options. Topics include \n\nMedicare part A and B benefits and coverage gaps\nWhen and how to apply for Medicare\nHealth insurance plans that work with Medicare\nUnderstanding premiums\, deductibles\, maximum out of pocket costs\nChoosing the right supplement plan.\n\nSince Elaine will bring helpful packets of information\, we would appreciate it if you\nregister so we have a good sense of attendance numbers – click here to register.\nQuestions: Contact Kate Lenox at kjl.arl.ma@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/navigating-medicare/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20251015T170158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T175950Z
UID:10002383-1761760800-1761766200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 3. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date to host using this Google sheet. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2025 potluck dates: September 24\, October 29; December 3 \n2026 potluck dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; April 29; May 27 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2025-2026-3-2/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20250924T162724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T163214Z
UID:10002488-1760378400-1760383800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Poster-Making and Pizza with Defending Democracy
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare for No Kings Day on October 18\, come make posters and signs\, have some dinner\, and be in community! These posters will be used by First Parish folks on No Kings Day and then will remain in our Protest Sign Library for future events. \nAll ages welcome\, sponsored by the Defending Democracy Working Group.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/poster-making-and-pizza-with-defending-democracy/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defending Democracy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20250912T173654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T184959Z
UID:10002382-1758736800-1758742200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 3. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date to host using this Google sheet. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2025 potluck dates: September 24\, October 29; December 3 \n2026 potluck dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; April 29; May 27 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2025-2026-3/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20230830T174441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T182954Z
UID:10000558-1758364200-1758385800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Man-Made Chili at Arlington Town Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, First Parish comes together as a community to make and serve chili on Town Day to raise money for First Parish and the myriad activities our community undertakes throughout the year. The more chili we sell\, the more activities we can fund! Town Day this year is on Saturday\, September 20th! We are looking for volunteers for Friday evening\, September 20\, to help make the chili and on Saturday\, September 20th\, to help serve the chili. \nVolunteer early and often — click here to sign up online to help! \nEmail manmadechili@firstparish.info with any questions. Thank you!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/man-made-chili/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Gatherings,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20230830T175552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T180255Z
UID:10000559-1758358800-1758387600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Pie Palace at Arlington Town Day
DESCRIPTION:Pie Palace on Arlington Town Day\, September 20\, 2025 \nPie Palace is on Sept. 20th\, serving slices of delicious homemade pie to happy customers on Town Day. We need help from bakers\, booth workers\, set-up and clean-up. For newer members\, this is a fun event where you will get to socialize with fellow congregants while helping to raise funds for social justice. If you are able to donate pies\, we’re asking that you drop them off in the Vestry either Friday\, Sept. 19th between 5:30-7pm or any time on Saturday morning before 11 am. \nClick on this Google form to sign up to donate pies and staff the Pie Palace booth. \nQuestions? Email piepalace@firstparish.info \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/pie-palace/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Outdoors,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20250514T175731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T171357Z
UID:10001893-1749492000-1749502800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Responding Well: De-Escalation Training
DESCRIPTION:Join First Parish folks as we learn about tangible and applicable de-escalation skills. How do we respond as individuals and as a community when there is a threat or disruption? What skills can we hone to diffuse a situation on our front lawn\, or at an event\, or during Sunday morning worship? \nClaire Karl of UU Mass Action will be leading this training. Join folks from Religious Education\, Ushering\, Social Justice\, Welcoming Congregation\, and the Choir! Please RSVP online so we can prepare materials for you. \nDinner will be served. \nMonday\, June 9\, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Vestry
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/responding-well-de-escalation-training/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Committees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20250604T185000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T191829Z
UID:10001913-1749382200-1749389400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:All Church Picnic and Barbeque
DESCRIPTION:Come one and all to the All-Church Picnic and BBQ after service this Sunday\, June 8th! We will have plenty of grilled food\, both meat and veggie\, salads\, and drinks. Desserts are potluck — feel free to bring one if you feel inspired\, or just show up to eat!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-church-picnic-and-barbeque/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T110349
CREATED:20240904T162415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T203801Z
UID:10001825-1748455200-1748460600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2024-2025
DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 4. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date using this Google document. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \nThe next potluck will be Wednesday\, January 29. \n2024 potluck dates: October 30; December 4 \n2025 potluck dates: January 29; February 26; March 26; April 30; May 28 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-20242025/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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