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.
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Sunday, November 28
Worship: "Reconciliation, Forgiveness, and the American Soul"
November 28, Sussanah Kains, First Year Student Intern preaching "Reconciliation, Forgiveness, and the American Soul"
This sermon will examine the need for reconciling work in the USA today, historically and in contemporary times. Donnie Gibbons, ASL Interpreter
| Time: | 10:30am |
| Location: | Meetinghouse |
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Tuesday, November 30
SFTS: Finding the Sacred
Sustenance for the Soul: Spiritual Exploration
"Finding the Sacred"
Tuesday, November 30, 7:00 PM
First Parish In Cambridge
[Note: Please bring a "sacred object" to this session. See below.]
Even though we're not all always enthusiastic about admitting it, we meet in a church. :) Part of being in a church community is respecting the sacred, the holy. But what *is* the sacred? And since we UUs have this habit of having a slightly different take on all this wacky religious language, what is sacred in UUism?
On Tuesday we'll explore what the sacred is to each of us. Please bring with you an object that you consider "sacred" for whatever reason. It could be something from your childhood, from a special memory, or just a stone or leaf you picked up outside. We'll share our thoughts about what is sacred, and create some sacred space ourselves.
See you Tuesday!
Ethan
| Time: | 7pm, 7:30 start in |
| Location: | Barn Room (upstairs) of church |
| Contact: | Ethan; ebf2 at alumni.case.edu |
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Friday, December 3
Swing Dancing!
Swing Dancing!
This Friday, December 3, please mark your calendars: YAG is off to Swing City for a night of swing dancing! The Toni Lynn Washington Band is playing live music, and there’s an included beginner’s lesson in Swing & Lindy Hop before the dancing kicks off, so we can all learn to dance like pros (or at least have fun faking it a bit!)
The plan: To pool rides, we’ll meet up at Porter Square (in the Star Market parking lot) at 7PM to drive over to Swing City together for the 7:30 dance lesson. (Thank you to the drivers who have already volunteered and given me confidence that we’ll have enough cars to fit everybody!) Those joining up later in the night can also meet us at Swing City anytime. (Website with directions included at the bottom of this e-mail.)
No dance partners or dance skills required. The only hitch is the $12, ($10 with student ID) cover charge, but hopefully this will be well worth it.
What to do right now: So that we can organize rides, please let me know as soon as you can:
1. If you’re planning to come Friday night.
2. If you’re coming, if you could use a ride or could bring your car to help with rides.
Of course, the more the merrier so please feel free to show up Friday night even if we’re not expecting you. But if you tell me ahead of time, I’ll love you more for it.
The website: http://www.wannadance.com/swingcity/swingcity/sc_direc/sc_direc.html
Extra details (from the website):
Friday 03
THE TONI LYNN WASHINGTON BAND
Boston's very own Swing Diva Is Back again by popular demand!!! "She will make you melt "--Boston Magazine "One of the best female singers working in the R&B and blues idioms "--Downbeat Magazine "Sing it girl-friend!! ...With a band like that, she can't lose!"--Ruth Brown
Swing City has a 4,000 Square foot, smoke free, air conditioned dance floor, Featuring Marie Lawlor as the House DJ and other top Lindy Hop & East Coast Swing Dance DJ’s from across the country Dress is casual to vintage. There is a free beginner's lesson in Swing & Lindy Hop Basics from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm given by Boston's finest swing instructors. (Included with admission)
| Time: | 7:30pm - ??? |
| Location: | meet at Porter Squre, 7:30pm |
| Contact: | Sarah, sarah_sherblom at yahoo |
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Sunday, December 5
Worship: "The World Waits"
December 5, Thomas Mikelson preaching. "The World Waits." The message of Advent is waiting in expectation; we are invited to wait in hope. We turn to the deeper meanings of waiting.
| Time: | 10:30am |
| Location: | Meetinghouse |
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Sunday, December 5
Tree Trimming!
TREE TRIMMING, December 5th
On December 5th (Sunday) at 1pm, we (YAG) will be trimming (decorating) the First Parish Christmas (Holiday) Tree. First Parish provides the tree and decorations, we provide the labor.
| Time: | 1pm |
| Location: | Meetinghouse |
| Contact: | Kendra; Kendrainfo at yahoo |
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Tuesday, December 7
SFTS: Community Visioning / Pizza Party
Sustenance for the Soul - Community Visioning and Pizza Party
ime has flown by! Its time to celebrate and look to the future of Sustenance for the Soul! We’ve worked hard to build a successful Young Adult centered spiritual development program, Sustenance for the Soul (SFS) that has been going on for over a year and a half.
Join us for pizza, discussion and planning for our future. If you care about having SFS as a spiritual community, this is THE evening to attend.
The six month terms of our latest fabulous and dedicated SFS leaders are over and its time for the leaders of the community building (Elizabeth), spiritual discussion (Meleah), worship (Karen), social justice (Kendra and Melissa) and one time workshop sessions (Ethan) to rotate out of their positions.
Its also time to reevaluate how the program is working and get feedback on where it should go from here.
--Do we want to continue meeting weekly or meet less often?
--Do we want training to run the programs?
--Do we want to expand the focus of SFS?
--Are we ready for different programming topics?
--Who will lead the programming sessions for the next 6 month round?
Bring your questions, your ideas and your appetite next Tuesday at 7:30. Encourage others to come as we’ll be making critical decisions about the future of the program.
Please let Melissa- melquirk(at)yahoo.com - know if you’ll be attending so we have enough pizza!!
| Time: | 7:30pm |
| Location: | Nursery |
| Contact: | Melissa - melquirk(at)yahoo.com |
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Thursday, December 9
Games Night
GAMES NIGHT, December 9th
Hi all,
I'm hosting a games night this Thursday at my apartment (5 min walk
from Davis Square).
I'm going to have Settlers of Catan and Illuminati (if you have ever
dreamed of using groups such as the irs, the fnord motor company,
empty vee, and the orbital mind control lasers to take over the world-
this is your chance). If you have a favorite game, please bring it and
we can figure out what everyone is most interested in playing once we
have seen all the games. Also, if anyone has another copy of
Settlers, or the expansion, please bring it so we can play that with
more than 4 people.
I will have some snacks and beverages, if there is enough interest, we
could also order a pizza.
So:
What: Games!
When: This Thursday (Dec 9th) 7:00 PM
Where: 18 Jay St #2, Somerville (Davis Square) - directions below-
plenty of on-street parking available
Hope to see you there!
-Ben
617-686-8786
benclark@pobox.com
Transit Directions:
Red Line to Davis Square
Turn right out the turnstiles
Take the set of doors to the right at the exit
Turn Left onto Holland St. (away from Porter Sq)
Jay St. is on the left just before a pedestrian crossing light
(at most a 5 minute walk)
18 Jay is is a brown house on the left, just a few houses down.
#2 is the door to the left, my name is on the door.
Driving Directions:
From Porter Sq - Take Mass Ave towards Arlington.
Just after a bus yard on your right, turn right onto Cameron
Cameron ends at Holland, turn right
very quickly you will get to a pedestrian crossing light, Jay St.
is immediately past it on the right.
if there is no parking on Jay St. (very short street) the cross
street at the end almost always has spaces. Parking on most of
Holland is OK after 6 - check the signs. If you park on a street
other than Holland, make sure to get a visitor parking pass from me.
| Time: | 7pm |
| Location: | 5 min walk from Davis Square - see below |
| Contact: | Ben
617-686-8786
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Saturday, December 11
Santa's Workshop
SANTA'S WORKSHOP VOLUNTEERS, December 11th
First Parish is planning now for the annual gift-making workshop for children on Saturday, December 11th from 10 am-12:30pm. We're looking for adult volunteers to help lead a craft (no experience necessary). We all have fun, learn new things, get a break from the commercialism that's particularly overpowering this time of year, and the children create nice gifts for their friends and families. Registration forms for participating children are available on the bulletin board.
Return completed forms with checks to Jory or the church office. Please let Jory know if you can help out or sign up on the bulletin board. Your own craft ideas are welcome! Please call Ginger Ryan (617) 547-0261 with your ideas and questions.
| Time: | 10am - 12:30pm |
| Location: | Church |
| Contact: | Jory |
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Saturday, December 11
Ice Skating on Boston Common
ICE SKATING, December 11th
After the Santa's Workshop, we'll be going ice skating on the Frog Pond (Boston Common). Skates are available for renting, and if you have your own skates, they can sharpen them for you. The plan is to meet at 3pm in Harvard Square. Mike will send out more info.
| Time: | 3pm - ? |
| Location: | meet at the church, skating at the Frog Pone (Boston Common) |
| Contact: | Mike |
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Sunday, December 12
Worship (with Santa Lucia Ritual AND UUSC President!)
SANTA LUCIA RITUAL, December 12
On December 12, our annual Santa Lucia ritual will be part of the Sunday service. If your child would like to participate in this ritual please contact Jory. Volunteers must arrive by 9 am for a rehearsal before the service.
December 12, Charlie Clements, Director of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, is our preacher. Charlie Clements is a remarkable, long time social and peace activist with deep roots in the struggles of Central America. It is with real gladness that we welcome him to our pulpit. Bring your friends and neighbors. Don't miss it!
| Time: | 10:30am |
| Location: | Meetinghouse |
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Tuesday, December 14
SFTS: Making Space
Sustenence for the Soul: Spiritual Discussion - Making Space
It's that time of year again: time for holiday parties, fighting the hoards of shoppers, and for many of us, extended family gatherings. It can be a rare opportunity to be with the many people we love, even those who are usually far away, but with all of this gathering it can be hard to find time to ourselves. Join us tonight to share your secrets (and questions) about how to find your own quiet space in the midst of the chaos.
| Time: | 7pm |
| Location: | Barn Room |
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Saturday, December 18
December Potluck - canceled, see all church potluck
POTLUCK, December 18th
We'll have a December potluck on the 18th of December. Either Kendra or Gretchen will organize it.
| Time: | 6:30pm |
| Location: | Parlor (at church) |
| Contact: | Kendra or Gretchen (?) |
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Sunday, December 19
All-Church Potluck
Dec. 19 Intergenerational Nativity
All-Church Holiday Dinner
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Sunday, December 19
Worship
| Time: | 10:30am |
| Location: | Meetinghouse |
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Sunday, December 19
YAG hosts social hour
SOCIAL HOUR
This Sunday morning YAG will be providing refreshments for social hour. Bring munchies, baked goods, finger food, etc (sweet, savory, sour, etc.) to the kitchen a few minutes prior to the beginning of the service.
| Time: | 11:45am |
| Location: | Parlor (church) |
| Contact: | Kendra; Kendrainfo at yahoo |
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Tuesday, December 21
Muppet Christmas Carol
Hi all!
In light of the holidays, there will be no Sustenance for the Soul
programming this Tuesday 12/21. However, a bunch of us decided at
church this Sunday to make an impromptu movie night out of it, and will
be watching the Muppet Christmas Carol. It should be laid back and fun,
so we hope to see you there. =)
/When? /Tuesday (Dec. 21th);
/Where? /Nursery
/Contact? /Greg Kindel, 781-640-0389*
| Time: | Gather 7:00 pm / Start 7:30 pm |
| Location: | Nursery |
| Contact: | Greg Kindel, greg(at)seuratt.net |
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Friday, December 24
Christmas Eve Service
| Time: | 5:30pm? |
| Location: | Meetinghouse |
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Saturday, December 25
Christmas Day
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Friday, December 31
New Year's Eve
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Saturday, January 1
New Year's Day
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