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.

Monday, December 1 Miracle on 34th Street How about starting the holiday season with a warm hearted movie? There's a free showing of "Miracle on 34th Street" at the Wang Center, next Monday, December 1st. We should meet outside of the theater at 6:15, which is when the doors open, since it does tend to fill up; the movie begins at 7PM. See details below and email me to let me know if you're interested, so I know how many to look for. Happy Holidays! MONSTER presents: The Wang Center's Classic Film Series: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET(1947). This timeless holiday classic tells the story of Kris Kringle, who after being questioned on the reality of his identity is put on trial, causing everyone in New York City to believe in the miracle of Santa Claus. The film features Oscar- winning performances by Edmund Gwenn and Valentine Davies and is directed by George Seaton. Monster is the title sponsor of The Wang Center's Classic Film Series for the third consecutive year and the Film Series is also made possible through media sponsorship from the Boston Phoenix, UPN38, WBZTV4 and WROR 105.7. Film Series co-hosts are Ted Wayman and Sara Underwood, co-anchors of UPN38's Nightcast at 10. December 01, 2003 • Tickets: FREE Time: 6:15pm Location: Wang Center, Boston Contact: Kendra;

Tuesday, December 2 Community Building - SftS Sustenance for the Soul, "Community Building" will be happening Tuesday, December 2nd, in the barn room of First Parish. Meet at 7, start at 7:30. We'll be continuing to look at issues that affect us as a young adult community, and start to plan on ways to address those issues as a group. People new to YAG as well as old timers are encouraged to come. For planning purposes, please reply to this email and let me know if you are coming - Thanks!!! To find out more about the Sustenance For the Soul Program, see http://www.cambridgeyag.org Wendy wjebens@hotmail.com (617) 536 - 4266 ex 306 Time: 7 to gather 7:30 to start Location: barn room - first parish (upstairs) Contact: wendy jebens

Monday, December 8 Healing Touch Meditation and massage - more details to come... (no experience necessary) Time: 7pm Location: church - Barn Room Contact: Kendra;

Tuesday, December 9 “Reflections on what it means to be ‘home for the holidays’” Sustenance for the Soul Spiritual Discussion Meleah and Gretchen will lead a discussion about our diverse experiences and feelings around this unique time of year. For most of us the holidays can be both an exciting time and a stressful one. Join us to share stories and talk about what it might mean to be ‘home for the holidays.’ People of all backgrounds and homes are welcome. **************************************************************** Sustenance for the Soul is a weekly series of complimentary, spiritually-centered activities through which UU Young Adults can grow together as a community while cultivating our own spiritual lives. Each month’s theme is explored through different formats. We meet every Tuesday at 7:30 at First Parish. **1st Tuesday- Community Building **2nd Tuesday- Spiritual Discussion **3rd Tuesday- Spiritual Exploration **4th Tuesday- Worship **5th Tuesday- Meditation Our growth as individuals and as a faith community is enhanced by being inclusive of people with a diversity of experiences, opinions, and racial, cultural, ethnic, gender and sexual identities. Participants with a wide variety of perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged to both contribute and find a home in this community. If you have any questions please e-mail youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org, e-mail this week’s program coordinator or visit www.cambridgeyag.org ! Time: 7:30 p.m. (gather at 7) Location: The Paine Room, Church Contact: Meleah

Wednesday, December 10 Christmas Movie Night Remember when you were little and you cozied up on the couch to watch Christmas afterschool specials on TV every winter? Didn't the snow this weekend make you want to be a little kid again? Well...here's your chance to re-live the memories! Join the Young Adults of Arlington Street Church for Christmas movie night Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7pm. Perkins Room, downstairs at Arlington Street Church We've got some classics like Rudolf, the Grinch, and the Muppet Christmas special, along with some kind of crazy holiday flicks that I picked up at the public library :). We'll be having hot chocolate (with whipped cream---matt, I didn't forget!) and maybe even some snacks. So come and bring friends! The more the merrier. It's a perfect study break or after work outing. Hope to see you there! Kate Time: 7pm Location: * Arlington Street Church, Boston * Perkins Room Contact: Kate;

Saturday, December 13 Church Caroling and Potluck! Dear folks, > This is a reminder that everyone is invited to go > Christmas caroling Sat., Dec. 13, meeting at 2 p.m. > After returning from caroling, we will have an > early potluck dinner. > Caroling: If all goes well, we will visit two > elderly housing developments and a nursing home. > We will not cancel for any reason. If there is a > hurricane, we will sing at First Parish and have a > very early potluck. > If you know what you are bringing to the potluck, > you can e-mail Lia Shimada at > lshimada@hsph.harvard.edu with your offering or let > me > know. > --Mark Pickering emarkworld@yahoo.com Time: 2pm caroling, then potluck Location: church

Sunday, December 14 Service Thomas Mikelson preaching "The Spirit of Children." St. Lucy's Day, Loo-see-ah-dah-gen, is celebrated on December 13, because the year is approaching the solstice when it will turn again toward the light. We celebrate the spirit of the child that renews us all. Children will begin in the meetinghouse for the Santa Lucia ritual. Roxanna Sylvia, ASL interpreter Time: 10:30 Location: Meetinghouse

Sunday, December 14 Social Hour Bring goodies for social hour AND help us sell fairly traded coffee, cocoa mix, and baking cocoa! Time: after service Location: parlor Contact: Kendra;

Wednesday, December 17 Holiday Card Making! The Young Adult Group at Arlington Street Church had so much fun with our Christmas-Special Movie Night last week that we've planned another holiday event for this week. Thanks to all of you who joined us for the Muppets! Please come again for our Holiday Card Making Party! We will be gathering at 7 pm on Wednesday, December 17th in the Parish Hall of the Arlington Street Church. Bring craft supplies if you have them (some will be provided) and don't forget your creativity! Snacks and friends are welcome! See you Wednesday Night! Kate Time: 7pm Location: Arlington Street Church downtown Boston Contact: Kate;

Sunday, December 21 Morning Service - Christmas Pageant Intergenerational Christmas Pageant We greet the Christmas season with our annual re-creation of the Nativity story. This "no-rehearsal" pageant has brought the spirit of Christmas to our meeting house for several years now. This is an opportunity for all who want to participate. Do plan to be present as that spirit returns again. Child care is available for the youngest. ASL interpreter Roxanna Sylvia. Time: 10:30am Location: Meetinghouse

Monday, December 22 Healing Touch Meditation and Massage; no experience necessary more details to come... Time: 7pm Location: Church; Barn Room Contact: Kendra;

Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Candle Light Service A beautiful service of candles and lessons and carols in the Meeting House. All ages are invited. Bring children, friends, visiting family members, neighbors. The service will end by 6:15 p.m. Bring your friends, relatives and neighbors. BRING CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF ALL AGES. Homily by Thomas Mikelson: Parents: we want to list in our Order of Service names of all babies born or children adopted into our congregation during 2002. Please call 617-876-7772 with child's name and birth date and the parents' names by December 16. ASL Interpreter Roxanna Sylvia. Time: 5:30pm Location: Meetinghouse

Sunday, December 28 Morning Service - guest: Mary Margaret Earl Mary Margaret Earl preaching. Mary Margaret, a graduate of Boston University School of Theology, completed a year-long full-time internship at the UU Church of San Francisco last year. Come and join her for this Sunday between Christmas and New Year. Child care is available. There will be no Religious Education programming. Time: 10:30am Location: Meetinghouse

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