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SUMMARY:Flash Quilt Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us and help create the First Parish Harvest Moon quilt for 2025\, “Colors of the Silk Road”! \nSaturday\, March 22\, 10am – 2pm\, in the First Parish Vestry. \n\nWelcome quilters of all skill levels! Please join us Saturday March 22\, 2025 in the vestry for a fun day of sewing and community. We will be working to complete the 2025 Harvest Moon Fair raffle quilt: Colors of the Silk Road. AND bring a friend! \nWe will start at 10am and finish up around 2pm. Our blocks are constructed using a “broken rail block”–Very simple! — We have already made great progress on our quilt at our January (and March 2024) Flash quilt gathering. I will bring completed blocks\, additional materials\, and provide cutting and sewing directions at our Saturday gathering. \nWhat to bring:\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\n– sewing threads\, needles for the hand quilting project\n– extra fabrics- Cream / light tone on tone values especially welcome ( will have a small selections as well)\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\, courtyard- weather dependent\, or find an open meeting room) \n***Iron/ Ironing board (we only need a couple- your willingness to bring this would be a great help) \nQuestions? Please contact Carolyn Hodges (cjjhodges@gmail.com) \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/flash-quilt-day-3/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T133000
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SUMMARY:All Congregational Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 2\, 12:00pm (after service) to 1:30pm (Vestry) \nCome enjoy lunch after the service! All welcome. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-congregational-lunch-2025/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
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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 (online signup 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-2025-2026-2/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T203801Z
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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-20242025/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20250131T200802Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED (date TBD) Winter Festival of Justice and Light
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED – NEW DATE TBD \nFirst Parish’s Reckoning and Repair Working Group is sponsoring a Festival of Justice and LIght on Saturday\, February 15 from 3:00 pm till 9:00 pm. The purpose is to anchor our community in the ongoing work of reckoning and repair. This event will feature worship\, education\, films\, music and dancing. For dinner. we will be serving vegetarian African peanut stew. Please bring a salad to share. Please sign up to attend at the Reckoning and Repair table after worship.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/winter-festival-of-justice-and-light/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20250210T142948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T143520Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Demonstrations: We Stand For Love
DESCRIPTION:Take a stand for all that we love: our planet\, our democracy\, immigrants’ rights\, reproductive justice\, LGBTQ+ rights\, world peace\, and more. The\nSocial Justice Committee encourages First Parish folks to participate in one or both of two standout events on Valentine’s Day. Amid the ongoing\nassaults on much of what we love\, we will be out showing a different vision. If you’d like\, bring your own sign that states what you love\, what you stand for\, or who you stand with. You can join with others for sign making in the vestry in the morning (7:30-8:30am) or the afternoon (2:30-3:15) on Valentines Day. These standouts are being called by Extinction Rebellion of Arlington. \nMorning standout: 7:45-9:00am Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Pleasant St\, Arlington Center \nAfternoon standout: 3:30-5:00pm Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Lake St\, East Arlington
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/valentines-demonstration-we-stand-for-love-pm/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20250210T143253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T181627Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Demonstrations: We Stand For Love
DESCRIPTION:Take a stand for all that we love: our planet\, our democracy\, immigrants’ rights\, reproductive justice\, LGBTQ+ rights\, world peace\, and more. The Social Justice Committee encourages First Parish folks to participate in one or both of two standout events on Valentine’s Day. Amid the ongoing assaults on much of what we love\, we will be out showing a different vision. If you’d like\, bring your own sign that states what you love\, what you stand for\, or who you stand with. You can join with others for sign making in the vestry in the morning (7:30-8:30am) or the afternoon (2:30-3:15) on Valentines Day. These standouts are being called by Extinction Rebellion of Arlington. \nMorning standout: 7:45-9:00am Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Pleasant St\, Arlington Center \nAfternoon standout: 3:30-5:00pm Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Lake St\, East Arlington
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/valentines-demonstration-we-stand-for-love-am/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20250912T173410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T173410Z
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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 (online signup 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-2025-2026-2/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240904T162415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T203801Z
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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-20242025/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20250116T142444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T142444Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Chowder Supper and Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:During these cold\, blustery January days\, does your heart call out for something warm and comforting? Why not attend the Alliance Chowder Supper for a bowl of hot chowder or soup? It is an in-person event held in the Vestry. \nThe Chowder Supper is a social gathering. Please join Alliance members and friends for an evening of conversation\, fellowship\, and good food. This year you are encouraged to bring a book you’ve read to swap with someone else. If you have no books from which you are willing to part\, the Friends of the Robbins Library sell used books for a reasonable price on the 4th floor of the library. \nOn the menu you will find New England clam chowder and New England fish chowder from Fresh Pond Seafood; Robbie Rinearson’s corn chowder; Annette Sawyers’ vegan lentil soup; Cheri Minton’s cornbread; and garden salad provided by Anne Ehlert and Pam Baldwin \nAll are welcome to the supper hosted by the Alliance Board. Potluck desserts are welcomed. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/alliance-chowder-supper-and-book-swap/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Program,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20241204T151012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T151233Z
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SUMMARY:Flash Quilt Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us and help create the First Parish Harvest Moon quilts for 2025\, “Colors of the Silk Road”! \nSaturday\, January 11\, 10am – 2pm\, in the First Parish Vestry. \n\nWelcome quilters of all skill levels! Please join us Saturday Jan 11\, 2025 in the vestry for a fun day of sewing and community. We will be working to complete the 2025 Harvest Moon Fair raffle quilt: Colors of the Silk Road. AND bring a friend! \nWe will start at 10am and finish up around 2pm. Our blocks are constructed using a “broken rail block”–Very simple! — We have already started these blocks (at our March Flash quilt gathering). I will bring completed blocks\, additional materials\, and provide cutting and sewing directions at our Saturday gathering. \nWhat to bring:\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\n– sewing threads\, needles for the hand quilting project\n– extra fabrics- Cream / light tone on tone values especially welcome ( will have a small selections as well)\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\, courtyard- weather dependent\, or find an open meeting room) \n***Iron/ Ironing board (we only need a couple- your willingness to bring this would be a great help) \nQuestions? Please contact Carolyn Hodges (cjjhodges@gmail.com) \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/flash-quilt-day-2/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20241213T155628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T155633Z
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SUMMARY:Cookie Baking for Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:Children and their grown-ups are invited to join Stevie and Carolyn Hodges at First Parish for a cookie baking party! These cookies will be enjoyed between the Christmas eve services (though maybe we’ll sneak a few early!). RSVP to Stevie and Carolyn if you can make it.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/cookie-baking-for-christmas-eve/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Religious Education - Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20241121T202653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T170916Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Alliance Program: Jorge Armesto
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED\nImportant update: Due to unfortunate circumstances\, Alliance program for Dec. 6 has been canceled. It will be rescheduled in the future.  \nIn conversation with Rachel Lewellen\, Alliance Program co-chair\, Jorge Armesto will share what he has learned as a parole board member\, forensic psychologist\, and self-compassion teacher about compassion\, justice\, and freedom. \nJorge is a bilingual clinical psychologist\, certified yoga therapist\, and mindfulness instructor. He is passionate about the intersection of psychology\, mindfulness\, spirituality\, and body-focused practices. As a gay Cuban American man\, Jorge seeks to understand how sources of oppression and resiliency intersect and inform the experiences of individuals\, groups\, and communities. He has served for eight years on the State of Rhode Island Parole Board.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/alliance-program-jorge-armesto/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240924T142558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T181632Z
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SUMMARY:Alliance Program: Natalie Southwick
DESCRIPTION:At the next Alliance program\, we will be hearing from Natalie Southwick\, daughter of Jean Rosenberg and Peter Southwick. Natalie grew up in Arlington and participated in the RE program and Youth Group at FPUU. \nSince 2023 Natalie has been Communications Manager at the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice\, a program of the New York City Bar Association that provides pro bono legal representation to civil society organizations worldwide. The Center engages hundreds of law firms and lawyers across borders to expand access to justice and support an ethically active legal profession. Natalie is responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s communications strategy in partnership with stakeholders. \nIn her talk\, “Journalism\, Justice\, and Democracy”\, she will share her professional journey\, explain the work of the Vance Center\, and trace the development of her personal commitment to the role of journalism and a free press in support of justice and democracy.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/alliance-program-natalie-southwick/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240822T194425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T194425Z
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SUMMARY:Defending Democracy: Postcards and Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Erica and the Defending Democracy working group for an evening of community and postcard writing! Using the template and instructions from the Center for Common Ground we will be writing postcards to voters in states with voter suppression laws. Drop by for just an hour or stay for two! Together we can make a difference.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/defending-democracy-postcards-and-pizza/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240624T152311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T171850Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon Boardgames at First Parish
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 27 & Saturday\, August 24 \n2:00pm – 5:00pm\, in the Parlor and the Vestry \nJoin us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship at a Summer Saturday Game Board event! We’ll have classic and modern board games to choose from but you are also encouraged to bring your own! All ages are welcome. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with your community and enjoy some friendly competition! \nQuestions? Email star@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/saturday-afternoon-boardgames-at-first-parish-2/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240624T152237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T173830Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon Boardgames at First Parish
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 27 & Saturday\, August 24 \n2:00pm – 5:00pm\, in the Parlor and the Vestry \nJoin us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship at a Summer Saturday Game Board event! We’ll have classic and modern board games to choose from but you are also encouraged to bring your own! All ages are welcome. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with your community and enjoy some friendly competition! \nQuestions? Email star@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/saturday-afternoon-boardgames-at-first-parish/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240322T191457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T193412Z
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SUMMARY:Braver Angels 2: Skills for Disagreeing Better
DESCRIPTION:The world today can be very polarized\, with people of divergent views often unwilling to talk with each other\, or even treat each other respectfully. This pattern is obvious on the American political scene\, but it can also sometimes be seen more locally\, even within the First Parish community\, around issues like Israel and Gaza or how to respond to our history of slavery. STAR has partnered with Braver Angels\, a national organization dedicated to fostering communication across divisions\, to offer a pair of workshops at First Parish.\n  \nThis second workshop\, “Skills for Disagreeing Better\,” will extend insights developd in Part I to communicating with people with whom we have strong differences. As we discuss and demonstrate interactions with people of different views\, we will practice seeking to listen and understand\, clearly expressing feelings and experiences\, and finding common ground\, rather than trying to convince or attack people who think differently than we do.\n  \n“Depolarizing Within” will be on Sunday\, June 2\, 1:30-4:30 p.m.\, and “Skills for Disagreeing Better” will be on Thursday\, June 6\, 7-8:30 p.m.\, both in the Vestry. You can register for this pair of workshops through the E-Bulletin or the Events page of the First Parish website. Participation in the “Depolarizing Within” workshop is a prerequisite for attending “Skills for Disagreeing Better.”\n \nLearn about Part 1\, held on Sunday\, June 2\, 1:30-4:30pm \nPlease register via Realm for both Parts 1 (June 2) and 2 (June 6). Questions? email STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/braver-angels-2-skills-for-disagreeing-better/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240322T191310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T193516Z
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SUMMARY:Braver Angels Part 1: Depolarizing Within
DESCRIPTION:As members of a liberal faith community\, we are called on to both live our values and interact respectfully and productively with family\, friends\, and other congregants who have very different views than our own. This two-part workshop\, offered in partnership with Braver Angels (https://braverangels.org/)\, builds the skills to navigate these sometimes contradictory goals. \nThe world today can be very polarized\, with people of divergent views often unwilling to talk with each other\, or even treat each other respectfully. This pattern is obvious on the American political scene\, but it can also sometimes be seen more locally\, even within the First Parish community\, around issues like Israel and Gaza or how to respond to our history of slavery. STAR has partnered with Braver Angels\, a national organization dedicated to fostering communication across divisions\, to offer a pair of workshops at First Parish.\n  \n“Depolarizing Within” will be on Sunday\, June 2\, 1:30-4:30 p.m.\, and “Skills for Disagreeing Better” will be on Thursday\, June 6\, 7-8:30 p.m.\, both in the Vestry. You can register for this pair of workshops through the E-Bulletin or the Events page of the First Parish website. Participation in the “Depolarizing Within” workshop is a prerequisite for attending “Skills for Disagreeing Better.”\n  \nThe first workshop\, “Depolarizing Within\,” will examine the assumptions and vocabulary we bring to thoughts about people with whom we have strong disagreements. We will identify stereotypes we hold (consciously or not)\, explore phrases that help us engage and that create distance and defensiveness\, and discuss how to engage with people who share our views when they express contempt or ridicule for people with other views.\n \nLearn more about Part 2\, Skills for Disagreeing Better\, will be held on Thursday\, June 6\, from 7:00-8:30pm.\n \nPlease register via Realm for both Parts 1 (June 2) and 2 (June 6). Questions? email STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/braver-angels-part-1-depolarizing-from-within/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20231219T184921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T232645Z
UID:10001071-1717005600-1717011000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! The community potlucks that we began this summer with over 50 people each week and scrumptious dishes\, will continue! A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting January 31\, from 6:00-7:30pm. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nMany thanks to our hosts for this spring: \nJanuary 31 – Lay Ministry\nFebruary 28 – Membership Committee\nMarch 27 – Stewardship Committee\nApril 24 – Parish Committee\nMay 29  – Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG) \nView or download the Potluck Hosting Checklist \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck-2/2024-05-29/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20230927T152547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T143714Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Alliance Program: Alliance Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Alliance Annual Meeting\nFriday\, May 24th\nVestry – in person only \nEvent 6:30 to 9\nDinner followed by the business meeting \nProgram – Spending Time with Stevie Carmody\, Minister of Religious Education
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/womens-alliance-program-6/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20231219T184921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T232645Z
UID:10001070-1713981600-1713987000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! The community potlucks that we began this summer with over 50 people each week and scrumptious dishes\, will continue! A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting January 31\, from 6:00-7:30pm. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nMany thanks to our hosts for this spring: \nJanuary 31 – Lay Ministry\nFebruary 28 – Membership Committee\nMarch 27 – Stewardship Committee\nApril 24 – Parish Committee\nMay 29  – Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG) \nView or download the Potluck Hosting Checklist \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck-2/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240319T170914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T135558Z
UID:10001081-1713013200-1713020400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:EVENT CANCELLED: Watch party and discussion of artist talk by photographer Jess T Dugan
DESCRIPTION:**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED** \nSaturday\, April 13\, 1-3pm \nWatch party and discussion of artist talk by photographer Jess T Dugan\, whose work explores issues of identity through photography\, video\, and writing.  Prints from Jess’s book To Survive on This Shore: Photographs and Interviews with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Older Adults are currently on display in the Parlor. \nThis event is sponsored by the Photographic Speaker Series and will be held at Lesley University; we will be watching a live-stream of the talk in the First Parish vestry. \nPlease RSVP to welcoming@firstparish.info. \nThe Welcoming Congregation Committee is sponsoring this event and Michaela Kirby will facilitate the discussion.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/watch-party-and-discussion-of-an-artist-talk-by-photographer-jess-t-dugan/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240318T153558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T164135Z
UID:10001079-1711878300-1711890000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:First Parish Peep Fair!! March 31st
DESCRIPTION:It’s Peep season and time for the annual First Parish Peep Fair! Gather your peeps together to create a diorama featuring your peeps in action. \nLooking for inspiration? Google “Peep Diorama” to see all the marvelous things peeps can be. All ages are encouraged to participate! \nThe Peep Fair will take place on Easter Sunday – March 31 in the Vestry. Drop your creations off before church for all to enjoy. \nAfter the Peeps Show on the 31st\, please pick up your PeepArt no later than April 7th; after that time we will throw the crusty peeps away! No need to register\, just come on by with your PeepArt. \nQuestions? Email this year’s Peep Squad to Amy H and Lyn FJ at STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/first-parish-peep-fair-march-31st/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20231219T184921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T232645Z
UID:10001069-1711562400-1711567800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! The community potlucks that we began this summer with over 50 people each week and scrumptious dishes\, will continue! A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting January 31\, from 6:00-7:30pm. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nMany thanks to our hosts for this spring: \nJanuary 31 – Lay Ministry\nFebruary 28 – Membership Committee\nMarch 27 – Stewardship Committee\nApril 24 – Parish Committee\nMay 29  – Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG) \nView or download the Potluck Hosting Checklist \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck-2/2024-03-27/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240126T162022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T180622Z
UID:10001049-1711305900-1711310400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Teen Parent Night
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 24\, 6:45pm\, (Vestry) \nBring the kids down a few minutes early for a slice 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/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240126T161248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T180445Z
UID:10001047-1711271700-1711274400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:All Congregational Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 24\, 9:15am to 10am (Vestry) \nCome enjoy breakfast before the service! All welcome. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-congregational-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240110T184044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T181440Z
UID:10001039-1711188000-1711206000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Flash Quilt Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us and help create the First Parish Harvest Moon quilts for 2024 and 2025! \n Saturday\, March 23\, 10am – 3pm\, in the First Parish Vestry. \nPlease register for this event by email to Carolyn Hodges\, STAR@firstparish.info \nCalling all quilters\, sewists and interested folk!   We will sew together in the vestry offering two projects–\this is an opportunity for us to get a bit ahead of the Harvest moon Fair schedule. \n1) Creating a brand new quilt:   We will be making a simple block.  These will be assembled and quilted for the 2025 Fall raffle quilt.  You will need to bring a working sewing machine (that you know how to use)\, sewing tools and thread.  We also need rotary cutting tools\, rulers and mat (if you have them– and we can share!).  Extension cords and power strips are also a help. \n2)  For Harvest Moon Fair  2024\, we already have a completed quilt top (thank you Wendy Page) — this is ready for hand quilting–   we will prepare (sandwich) the quilt and begin hand quilting this quilt as our 2024 Harvest Moon Fair quilt.  This is an excellent opportunity for those new to quilting and willing to hand stitch. \nEven if you don’t sew we welcome your company cutting and pressing.  Fabric welcome too (100 percent cotton please)–  we will also have a selection.  If you are unable to join us in person and want to help- please RSVP so we can include you too! \nQuestions? contact Carolyn Hodges (STAR@firstparish.info) \nRain date: Saturday April 13\, same time and place.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/flash-quilt-day/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240213T153226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T223735Z
UID:10001058-1711130400-1711137600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Task Force for the Middle East - food & discussion
DESCRIPTION:  \nBased on concern and energy within the congregation\, a new working group has formed under the umbrella of our Social Justice Committee. The Task Force for the Middle East is currently made up of about six people. As our first program we’re hosting an evening where we can hear from one another about Palestine\, Israel and how our congregation might engage with local efforts for sustained ceasefire\, peace\, and justice. \nJoin the newly formed Task Force for the Middle East (part of the Social Justice Committee) and share a meal to hear from one another about Palestine\, Israel\, and how First Parish might engage with local efforts for sustained ceasefire\, peace\, and justice. \n  \nPlease bring a well-marked dish to share on FRIDAY\, March 22 6:00 pm in the vestry. All are welcome!! Registration is helpful but not required.  http://tinyurl.com/FPPeaceandJusticePotluck \nContact peaceandjustice@firstparish.info to join the planning committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/task-force-for-the-middle-east-food-discussion/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144814
CREATED:20240126T161447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T180209Z
UID:10001048-1710072000-1710077400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:All Congregational Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 10\, 12:00pm (after service) to 1:30pm (Vestry) \nCome enjoy lunch after the service! All welcome. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-congregational-lunch/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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