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.

Wednesday, November 28 Women's Discussion Group COME TAKE A BREAK FROM YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE!! Hang out with other awesome women, hot cocoa, and cookies while talking about all the holiday stresses that are starting to get to you.... Good way to release some of it and remain centered as you head into shopping and family time! Hope to see you there :) Info below: INTERGENERATIONAL WOMEN'S DISCUSSION GROUP Date: Wednesday, November28th Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: THE PAINE ROOM (upstairs) Topic: The Holiday Squeeze Thanksgiving will be just behind us, and Christmas will be looming just ahead. What stresses do we cope with over the holidays. Which of those stresses bring hidden joys, and which stresses would we do without if we could? How do you cope with that ever-present holiday stress -- "SpendingTime With Family". Take a break from your holiday shopping in Harvard Square and gather with us for some conversation, hot cocoa and cookies :) Future topics for January and February are: Financial Planning - Are You Ready? and "The Beauty Backlash: 10 Years Later" - inspired by, but not exclusive to, the book The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf (No reading will be required). The Women's Discussion Group is an intergenerational group that meets once a month to discuss issues of common interest. All who align themselves with the female gender are welcome. Contact: Jennifer Rosenbaum, 617-782-5527 OR Katrina Piehler, katp32@yahoo.com (617)666-7933 ===== The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware. - Henry Miller

Thursday, November 29 Church Auction Benefit/ 3rd Annual YAG Cookie Baking Time: 7 Location: First Parish Contact: Cynthia Young, or 781-777-1586

Friday, November 30 Letter Writing Bring your favorite pen and political opinion, and come write letters to politicians with the rest of us. Time: 7 Location: First Parish Contact: Pete Olandt, or (617) 527-6838

Saturday, December 1 Holiday Ballroom Bash The first annual First Parish Benefit Dance will be held at 7pm, Saturday, December 1, in our very own Stebbins Auditorium. We will learn how to "contra dance" and enjoy traditional folk music with a liveband. Come dressed up in festive party attire! Everyone is welcome to come celebrate the season and help us raise money for the First Parish operating fund. A gifts and talents auction will provide suspense and a special champagne reception will be held at 6pm to honor our generous sponsors. Sponsor tickets are available for $100. Regular tickets are available for $25 (adults) and $10 (youth 12-18). Kids under 12 get in free (child care provided). Please purchase tickets after services on Sunday throughout November. This will be a night to remember! Time: 7 Location: First Parish Stebbins Auditorium Contact: Amy Cooper

Wednesday, December 5 Intergenerational Men's Discussion Group It's that time again... December 5 (Wednesday) 7:00/7:30 to 9:30 pm INTERGENERATIONAL MEN'S DISCUSSION GROUP Location: First Parish in the Barn Room Topic: Men and Friendship How do you make and keep friends? What qualities have you found most important in yourself and others to make these relationships successful? What has put your friendships "on the rocks" and what have you done about it? Do you have a "best friend"? Do you have a friendship that has evolved into different forms over time? Come and share your stories of your friendships. NEW FEATURE!!!! We will gather at 7 pm in the Barn Room for socializing; discussion will start promptly at 7:30 and go until 9:30. Facilitator and Contact Person: David Jorgensen, 781-643-8382, david.w.jorgensen.90@alum.dartmouth.org

Friday, December 7 Games Night Bring your favorite games and play with other young adults.

Saturday, December 8 Movie Out With Pete We meet at the church, decide on a movie, and see it together. Contact: Pete Olandt, or 617-527-6838

Sunday, December 9 Planning Meeting Help plan next month's events. If you think something would be fun, moving, or important, chances are someone else will think so, too. The planning meeting is also the current governing body of the Young Adult Group. Participation is encouraged. Observers are welcome. Location: First Parish Parlor Contact: Zach White 617-969-0630 or

Wednesday, December 12 Well Wishing Meditation Participate in a simple guided meditation fostering well-being. Location: First Parish Barn Room Contact: Zach White, or 617-969-0630

Friday, December 14 Songs of the Christmas Season Join together in the spirit of the holidays and sing among friends. Bring your voices and your favorite carols! Time: 7PM Location: First Parish Chapel Contact: Justin L. Behan, 617-425-0946 or

Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve Get Together Come join Cynthia and Will at their home in Arlington for a Christmas Evening gathering celebrating community. Contact Cynthia or Will for directions and questions. Time: after Xmas eve service Contact: Cynthia or Will, 781-777-1586 or or

Monday, December 31 New Year's Party with Christana & Kathryn Location: The warehouse in Christian Herder Park Contact: Christana Larson Wille, 617.254.8779 or

Wednesday, January 2 Intergenerational Men's Discussion Group To All Men of First Parish, The monthly Men's Discussion will be held this Wednesday, January 2, 2002, at 7:30 PM in the Barn Room. Our topic is "The ingredients of a fulfilling life." With the beginning of the new year, we certainly all, for a moment at least, think about resolutions and goals. Come tell your fellow men of First Parish, what you hope for in the coming year and how these hopes will make for a fulfilling life. Best Wishes, Thomas (Thomas J. Costagliola)

Wednesday, January 2 Intergenerational Men's Discussion Group Time: 7 Location: First Parish in the Barn Room Contact: Thomas Costagliola, 617-354-4663 or Contact Person: David Jorgensen, 781-643-8382, david.w.jorgensen.

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