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SUMMARY:Movie screening: "Join or Die"
DESCRIPTION:“Join or Die” \nSaturday\, March 9th \nDoors open at 6:30 pm. Film starts at 7:00 pm\, in the First Parish Vestry. $5.00 suggested donation. \nThis documentary is about how being in community can save you\, us\, and the US — based on Robert Putnam’s “Bowling Alone.” \nTrailer: https://putnamdoc.com/ \nPlease register in advance here
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/movie-screening-join-or-die/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Star Adult RE
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SUMMARY:Film Watch & Discussion: The Letter – A Laudato Si Film
DESCRIPTION:Join in watching and discussing this powerful film that follows a small group of representatives from different parts of the world – a young person\, an indigenous person\, a person raised in poverty\, a faith leader\, and two scientists – who the Pope invited to visit Rome.  They gathered to share their perspectives and experiences of climate change and our shared responsibility to protect people and nature today and for future generations. \nThursday\, Feb. 29th at 7pm – Join in a film watch at First Parish. Alternatively\, you can watch the film on your own.  It’s available to stream free-of-charge at https://www.theletterfilm.org/watch/ \nMonday\, March 4th at 7pm – Join in a discussion about the film and reactions to it and ways we might respond in alignment with our values. \nRSVP to star@firstparish.info is requested\, not required\, to give us an idea about how many people are likely to come.  If the dates/times don’t work for you\, please include that in your RSVP.  If there’s interest\, we could seek an additional date for discussion. \nJohn Anderson and Andrew Fischer will be facilitating this STAR Program
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-watch-discussion-the-letter-a-laudato-si-film/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173321
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SUMMARY:Film Watch & Discussion: The Letter – A Laudato Si Film
DESCRIPTION:Join in watching and discussing this powerful film that follows a small group of representatives from different parts of the world – a young person\, an indigenous person\, a person raised in poverty\, a faith leader\, and two scientists – who the Pope invited to visit Rome.  They gathered to share their perspectives and experiences of climate change and our shared responsibility to protect people and nature today and for future generations. \nThursday\, Feb. 29th at 7pm – Join in a film watch at First Parish. Alternatively\, you can watch the film on your own.  It’s available to stream free-of-charge at https://www.theletterfilm.org/watch/ \nMonday\, March 4th at 7pm – Join in a discussion about the film and reactions to it and ways we might respond in alignment with our values. \nRSVP to star@firstparish.info is requested\, not required\, to give us an idea about how many people are likely to come.  If the dates/times don’t work for you\, please include that in your RSVP.  If there’s interest\, we could seek an additional date for discussion. \nJohn Anderson and Andrew Fischer will be facilitating this STAR Program
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-discussion-the-letter-a-laudato-si-film/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173321
CREATED:20240212T190807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T165733Z
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SUMMARY:Acknowledging This Land\, Saving Mother Earth
DESCRIPTION:Special IJWG listening session prior to STAR film\, The Letter: Laudato Si. Please join the Indigenous Justice Working Group to hear our draft Land Acknowledgment and ways to support Indigenous people\, whose caring for the earth protects biodiversity for us all! The voice of Indigenous people is prominently represented in the powerful film\, The Letter\, about our shared responsibility to protect people and nature today for future generations. Come to the Vestry at 6pm\, learn about IJWG\, enjoy pizza\, and stay for the STAR film at 7pm! For all interested in Saving Mother Earth! \nSee Official Trailer for film (from the Academy Award Winning Producers of My Octopus Teacher)\, The Letter: Laudato Si https://youtu.be/l3EBHebH17Y
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/acknowledging-this-land-saving-mother-earth/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T232645Z
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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-2/2024-02-28/
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:20240131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173322
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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-2/2024-01-31/
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:20240120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T173000
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CREATED:20240103T165510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T165815Z
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SUMMARY:STAR Boardgame Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Board games in the vestry. Bring your own beverage\, munchies\, and any games you’d like to play\, though we’ll have a stack of games at the ready.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/star-boardgame-afternoon/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231224T113000
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CREATED:20231213T180650Z
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SUMMARY:A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 24\, 10 am \n“A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” \nFirst Parish vestry\, in-person only \nWe’ll gather in our vestry on Christmas Eve morning for a live recording of A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from Kings College Chapel at Cambridge University. Come together with others to enjoy music and inspiration. Hot beverages and donuts will be served! Led by Worship Associate David Whitford.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/a-festival-of-nine-lessons-and-carols/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T210000
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SUMMARY:Women's Alliance Program
DESCRIPTION:House of the Rising Sun \nDiane Taraz will present The History of the Oldest Profession in song. For millennia women have turned to sex work to survive\, and societies throughout history have handled its inescapable persistence in different ways. The many songs about this sensitive topic\, including the title song from New Orleans\, are equally varied — bold\, regretful\, rowdy\, and often filled with defiant humor. We will visit ancient Greece and Rome\, Renaissance Venice\, Japan\, Medieval Europe\, and the United States\, using songs to explore surprising facts about this “forbidden” topic. \nRefreshments 7-7:30 (featuring a cookie exchange) \nProgram 7:30 to 9 \nThis is a hybrid event; join us in the vestry or via Zoom. Email alliance@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/womens-alliance-program-5/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173322
CREATED:20230908T132319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T145048Z
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SUMMARY:Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Fall Community Potluck Dinners sponsored by the STAR committee will be held on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting Sept. 27\, from 6-8pm\, in the Vestry. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nThe following groups have generously agreed to host: \n9/27 –  Tech Team \n10/25 – Ushers \n11/29 – Covenant Group \nView or download the Potluck Host checklist. \nIf possible\, please bring your own reusable plate\, cup and utensils to minimize our environmental impact. For questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck/2023-11-29/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T120000
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SUMMARY:Sculpture in Service of Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Cyrus Dallin\, acclaimed sculptor & member of our First Parish! \nHeather Leavell\, Director & Curator of the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, will share how his progressive values translated to his life & work.  We’ll meet in the Courtyard (or Vestry if chilly) for a light brunch (bagels\, muffins & fruit)\, then into the Vestry for the presentation at 10\, followed by a very special (free) private tour of the Dallin’s Indigenous Peoples Gallery at 11. Sponsored by the Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG)—contact ijwg@firstparish.info with questions or to RSVP.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sculpture-in-service-of-social-justice/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173322
CREATED:20230927T160317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T144406Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Alliance Program
DESCRIPTION:Program: Mindfulness to Help Navigate Difficult Emotions \nConflict is inevitable in most relationships. But it is uncomfortable\, and we usually want difficulties to disappear. Drawing on new research in psychology on what makes relationships work\, as well as a mindfulness practice to help us navigate difficult emotions\, Susan Pollak\, MTS\, Ed.D. will teach us ways to befriend conflict so what we think of as obstacles can become opportunities. \nDr. Pollak is cofounder and teacher at the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at Harvard Medical School / Cambridge Health Alliance. \nRefreshments 7-7:30\, Program 7:30 to 9 \nThis Alliance meeting is both in-person and on-line. Email to request the link from alliance@firstparish.info.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/womens-alliance-program/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173322
CREATED:20231012T180644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T211524Z
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SUMMARY:Family Halloween Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Children\, families\, and all other First Parish community members are welcome for a Family Halloween Lunch from noon-1:30pm on Sunday\, October 29th. There will be Halloween themed activities. Costumes welcome and encouraged! Please RSVP so we know how much food to get.\n\n\nClick here to RSVP for the lunch.\n\nHosting group: Stevie Carmody & the Minister of Religious Education Transition Committee
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/family-halloween-lunch/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Religious Education - Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173322
CREATED:20230908T132319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T145048Z
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SUMMARY:Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Fall Community Potluck Dinners sponsored by the STAR committee will be held on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting Sept. 27\, from 6-8pm\, in the Vestry. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nThe following groups have generously agreed to host: \n9/27 –  Tech Team \n10/25 – Ushers \n11/29 – Covenant Group \nView or download the Potluck Host checklist. \nIf possible\, please bring your own reusable plate\, cup and utensils to minimize our environmental impact. For questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck/2023-10-25/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173322
CREATED:20230908T132319Z
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SUMMARY:Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Fall Community Potluck Dinners sponsored by the STAR committee will be held on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting Sept. 27\, from 6-8pm\, in the Vestry. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nThe following groups have generously agreed to host: \n9/27 –  Tech Team \n10/25 – Ushers \n11/29 – Covenant Group \nView or download the Potluck Host checklist. \nIf possible\, please bring your own reusable plate\, cup and utensils to minimize our environmental impact. For questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck/2023-09-27/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Star Adult RE
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