Multi-Day Events

About the calendar These are currently planned young adult group and selected church wide events. Newcomers are always welcome to events. If you have any questions please contact the listed contact or youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. The calendar is subject to change so check back here and watch the YAG announcement list. For more information on First Parish chuch wide events, visit the church's site. Interested in hosting an event? Please take quick read through how to host an event. Childcare is provided upon request with 10 days notice for events at the church. The church office provides a list of approved childcare providers. There is no charge to the parent. You are encouraged to use this service by contacting the appropriate event host, who will make arrangements with the church office.

Tuesday, December 31 First Night Please contact Kendra if you are interested to arrange places and times to meet. What is First Night? First Night takes place at over 40 indoor and outdoor venues throughout the City of Boston. With a First Night Button you gain admission to more than 200 performances and exhibitions featuring the best in theatre, dance, music and visual arts. Fireworks displays at 7:00pm and midnight. Time: 9pm to midnight Location: TBA Contact: Kendra Gray,

Wednesday, January 1 Intergenerational Men's Discussion Group Topic: Creativity As benefits this topic, we are not going to just talk about it, but also show it! Start thinking about what you can bring to celebrate and show off your creativity! Whether it be writing, art, music, culinary wizardry, or a demo of your latest piece of software, bring something that YOU have created and that YOU are proud of. From this inspiration we will share thoughts about the creative process. Time: 7pm Location: First Parish Contact: David Jorgenson david.w.jorgenson.

Saturday, January 4 Potluck and Yankee Swap Bring a dish to share and some small thing from your holiday rejection pile to swap. Time: 7pm Potluck and 8pm Yankee Swap Location: Kimberly's House Contact: Kendra Gray, or Kimberly Pasley,

Monday, January 6 Intergenerational Women's Discussion Group Topic: This month's topic will be - what else?- resolutions-but with a twist. Join us to discuss the fresh starts the New Year offers us, and how we feel about the tradition of making New Year's resolutions-how we make them, break them, keep them, or invent new approaches for setting goals and making change. Facilitator: Katrina Piehler 617-666-7933. A bit about the women of the group: the WDG consists of members and friends of First Parish who meet to share lively conversation and fellowship, on the first Mondays of each month. We welcome all ages and religious perspectives and aim to make our group inclusive to any woman who would like to take part in our meetings. Our organizational structure is kind of a team-work model and we have stolen as many ideas as we can from the Men's Discussion Group (thanks, guys). Participation is encouraged- all are invited to lead discussions, to bring snacks, to sit and listen, or some combination of all these. Time: 7pm Location: First Parish, Paine Rm Contact: Kris Fikkan 781-646-6840,

Sunday, January 12 YAG Planning Meeting Come help plan events for February. If you want to host an event next month, please come! This could also be a chance to get involved. It is not necessary to have extended experience in YAG to help out. Come and we'll find something you'd enjoy doing. Time: 1pm Location: First Parish Contact: Kimberly Pasley,

Tuesday, January 14 Intergenerational Healing Touch Group The Healing Touch Group is a wonderful and welcoming gathering of folks interested in creating a safe space for sharing the natural healing power of human touch. No professional massage experience is necessary. If you like to give and receive theraputic and spiritual bodywork, such as massage or Reiki, come join us. Each evening begins with a centering and relaxing meditation. Please plan to arrive at 7:00, so that we may begin with a guided meditation promptly at 7:30. Late arrival would be disruptive to the group once we begin, so the doors may be closed at that point. Time: 7-9:30pm Location: First Parish Contact: Evan Bernstein,

Thursday, January 16 YAG Worship Hi folks, I'm sad to say I am going to cancel the January YAG Worship because: 1) Nobody volunteered 2) I worked a 63-hour week last week, including 13-hour days all weekend 3) I'm going to Washington DC *next* weekend for the anti-war rally 4) On the same night as the worship is a lecture I'm interested in attending, which I will forward to you... Hope this doesn't inconvenience anyone. I strongly encourage all to go to Shelby's spiritual discussion group *next Thursday (23rd) instead. Word, Ethan On the third Thursday of each month, the Cambridge Young Adult Group gathers at First Parish to worship in their own unique way. Each month, the worship is led by a different member of YAG, and can be about any theme, and can take any format. A worship could be readings and sharing, or it could involve dancing, singing, silence, food, or whatever you like! If you are interested in leading a worship, contact worship coordinator, Ethan Field. Time: 7pm Location: First Parish Contact: Ethan Field: , 617-501-8673

Friday, January 17 Games Night Just a reminder that we have a games night coming up this coming Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. It's at First Parish (I'll check which room) and, judging by the great turnout last time, should be lots of fun! Everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite games to share and teach others. I have been assured that Cranium and Settlers of Catan (along with their very generous owner) will be there for the evening. Also, I got Taboo for Christmas, and haven't had a chance to play it yet, so I'll be bringing that :) Refreshments will be provided. Hope to see ya there Valentina Time: 7:30pm Location: First Parish Contact: Valentia Zic:

Sunday, January 19 Ice Skating at Frog Pond More details coming soon! Time: After lunch Location: Frog Pond in Boston Commons Contact: Kendra Gray:

Thursday, January 23 Spiritual Discussion Hi Everyone, We'll be having a monthly YAG Spiritual Discussion group this Thursday, January 23, at 7:30 in the Barn Room. This month's topic: "How do we experience our spirituality in our day-to-day lives?" It's often easy to engage in spirituality during services on Sundays. What do we do to integrate that spirituality into our everyday lives? How do we cultivate and practice spirituality outside of church services? How does it influence our behavior at home, at work, or with family and friends? Looking forward to seeing you there! Dave, dkoelle@rcn.com Time: 7:30pm Location: First Parish Contact: Shelby Meyerhoff,

Friday, January 24 Arts and Crafts Night Need motivation to finish knitting those mittens? Want to create some art in the supportive presence of others? Come for arts and crafts night-bring your unfinished projects or supplies for others to share too. Paper, paint, yarn, clay, sparkly glue-use your imagination! Snacks will be provided but feel free to also bring some to share-maybe decorate your own cookies. Please also bring extra supplies (scissors, glue, tape, etc.) as well. Time: 7pm Location: First Parish Contact: Wendy Jebens: 617-497-8933,

Saturday, January 25 Second Annual Blizzard Bash It is time for First Parish's 2nd annual auction/contradance event! People of all generations from First Parish joined in the festivities and made last year's Bash a smashing success. Come join our community for an evening filled with dancing, laughing, sharing, and of course, bidding on your favorite auction items. Start thinking about what services you would like to donate to the auction this year. Please e-mail Amy Cooper dillard57@hotmail.com with a short description of what you would like to contribute. If you're on a tight budget, don't worry because there will be donated tickets available. It would greatly appreciated if those who are able, were to purchase a second ticket for this donation. Keep your ears open for more details on this event in the upcoming weeks. Time: 6-11pm Contact: Church office

Sunday, January 26 Cooking Club - Italian Theme: Italian. After consulting with my Italian expert, it was suggested a spaghttati (which my understanding is lots of spaghetti with different kinds of sauces and other yummy sides). I also wanted to come up with something a little easier if we are going to watch any part of the game. So I have several sauce recipes and we also need some salad, antipasta, dessert, bread, etc. Please RSVP by Wednesday so I can get a headcount (and know what you would like to cook) and please be willing to financially contribute by either buying groceries or chipping in some moola. Time: 5pm Location: Her kitchen (contact for directions) Contact: Kimberly Pasley:

Tuesday, January 28 Intergenerational Healing Touch Group The Healing Touch Group is a wonderful and welcoming gathering of folks interested in creating a safe space for sharing the natural healing power of human touch. No professional massage experience is necessary. If you like to give and receive theraputic and spiritual bodywork, such as massage or Reiki, come join us. Each evening begins with a centering and relaxing meditation. Please plan to arrive at 7:00, so that we may begin with a guided meditation promptly at 7:30. Late arrival would be disruptive to the group once we begin, so the doors may be closed at that point. Time: 7-9:30pm Location: First Parish Contact: Evan Berstein,

Saturday, February 1 Convivium Musicum Concert You are cordially invited to a concert by the Convivium Musicum, an eighteen-voice Renaissance choir. The January concert season features Spanish music - my favorite. Tickets are $15, $8 for students. Let me know if you have any questions. Please RSVP to Gretchen by the Wednesday before (1/29). Hope to see you there! Time: 8pm Location: St. Peter's, 838 Mass Ave., Central Square, Cambridge Contact: Gretchen Peterson,

Saturday, February 1 Nameless Coffehouse The Nameless Coffeehouse resents a triple bill,performing are singer/songwriter Chris Elliott, folksinger Scott Alarik, and folk/jazz artist Deb Pasternak. Hosting the show will be local songwriter Mark Stepakoff. The concert begins at 8 PM, and there is a suggested donation of $8. The Nameless Coffeehouse presents concerts on the first Saturday of each month from September-June. In its thirty-five year history, The Nameless Coffeehouse has been a launching pad for many well known folk (and other) performers including Tracy Chapman, Patty Larkin, The Story, Ellis Paul, Bob Franke, Ric Ocasek, and comedians Andy Kaufman and Jay Leno. The mission of the coffeehouse has always been to provide a stage for up and coming performers as well as established artists. Time: 8pm Location: First Parish, Parlor Contact: Call 617-864-1630 or visit www.namelesscoffeehouse.org

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