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, February 3 SftS: Community Building Fun activities aimed at bringing us together as a young adult community, and learning more about each other in the process. http://www.cambridgeyag.org/spirituality/ Time: 7PM Location: First Parish Contact: Wendy wjebens(at)hotmail.com

Wednesday, February 4 Intergenerational Men's Discussion Group Time: 7:00 PM Location: First Parish Contact: David Ray david(at)demarrer.com

Wednesday, February 4 Cambridge Forum: John Buehrens Former president of the Unitarian Universalist Association and special assistant to the secretary general of the World Conference of Religions for Peace, discusses his progressive book on interpreting the Bible. Designed to reclaim the scripture from literalists, he explores the best contemporary, literary, political and feminist readings in the quest to foster a movement toward tolerance and humanity. Time: 7:30 PM Location: First Parish Contact: http://www.cambridgeforum.org/cfweb/cfschedule.html

Thursday, February 5 Soulful Sundown: Creative Intimacy - Creative Imagining through Art SOULFUL SUNDOWN: Creating Intimacy - Creative Imagining through Art Using the mediums of music, guided meditation, creative imagination, and collage we will explore together what meaning(s) intimacy holds for us, why it might be important, and how to go about creating true intimacy with one another in a group setting. How might we live as individuals in intimate community? What would it mean to accept a place in community with other people, and within our world? Why is Unitarian Universalism at its base an intimate religion? For this relaxed and informal evening, you DO NOT need to be an accomplished artist! If you can cut and paste you'll be fine! :-) Come on Thursday at 7 PM for a time together of creative imagination and discussion. Seriously, how often do you get to lay down on the floor in church?... For more information, call 617-794-8992. See you tomorrow night! Time: 7pm Location: First and Second Church of Boston Contact: 617-794-8992

Friday, February 6 Food & Candlepin Bowling Meet at 6PM to grab a bite to eat at Picante Mexican Grill, 217 Elm Street (near the Rosebud diner). Then at 7PM, to Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day Street. Sacco's is a classic, old-fashioned candlepin bowling alley. If you're new to New England and haven't played candlepin, you're in for a cultural surprise! Time: 6PM and 7PM Location: Picante Mexican Grill, 217 Elm Street Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day Street Davis Square, Somerville Contact: Ethan ebf2(at)alumni.cwru.edu http://bershad.com/gb/davis-square/Picante_Mexican_Grill.html http://www.saccosbowlhaven.com/

Monday, February 9 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: 7:00 PM Location: First Parish Contact: Kendra kendrainfo(at)yahoo.com

Tuesday, February 10 StfS: Spiritual Discussion A free and open discussion of a topic related to the theme of the month. Bring your questions as well as your answers! http://www.cambridgeyag.org/spirituality/ Time: 7:00 PM Location: First Parish Contact: Shelby sjmeyerhoff(at)hotmail.com

Friday, February 13 Movie Night Hooray for cheesy fantasy films! We're watching Labyrinth [1986]. Time: 7PM Location: First Parish Contact: Elizabeth modernwizard at no spam oddpla.net

Saturday, February 14 Volunteering at Rosie's Place Valentine's Day is coming! If you've been either anticipating OR dreading the big day, here is an opportunity for you! Come serve dinner at Rosie’s Place – “a safe haven for poor and homeless women”. We’ll prepare dinner, serve dinner, clean up, play with the kids, etc. Dinner is included. When: Saturday, February 14th (Valentine’s Day), 4-8pm (Meet at the church at 3:30 for rides OR ask me about bus routes.) Where: Meet at the church. Rosie’s is by Boston Medical Center. Who is invited: Come one, come all! Singles and couples welcome! For more info on Rosie’s, refer to www.rosies.org. Please e-mail me (Kendrainfo at yahoo) or call (781.718.4488) with questions! Kendra Time: church steps at 3:30 Rosie's: 4-8 Location: Rosie's Place, 889 Harrison Avenue; Boston (South End) Contact: Kendra kendrainfo(at)yahoo http://www.rosies.org/default.htm

Sunday, February 15 YAG Social Hour Bring cookies, breads, and treats for after the monring worship service! Time: 11:30 AM Location: First Parish Contact: Valentina vazic(at)aol.com

Tuesday, February 17 SftS: Building Your Own Theology A series of more formal activities spanning multiple months, designed to help us examine our hearts and souls, discover our own beliefs, and articulate our UU identity. This spring, we will be using the series "Building Your Own Theology" http://www.cambridgeyag.org/spirituality/ Time: 7:00 PM Location: First Parish Contact: Ethan ebf2(at)alumni.cwru.edu

Monday, February 23 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: 7:00 PM Location: First Parish Contact: Kendra kendrainfo(at)yahoo.com

Tuesday, February 24 SftS: Circle Worship A dynamic, interactive exploration of our spirituality through song, movement, creative expression, meditation, reflection, and sharing. http://www.cambridgeyag.org/spirituality/ Time: 7:00 PM Location: First Parish Contact: Melissa melquirk(at)yahoo.com

Wednesday, February 25 Dennis Kucinich at First Parish Progressive Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich will be in Cambridge on Wednesday, February 25th! There will be a "warm-up" at Club Passim at 3PM, he'll speak at Harvard Law School from 4-6 PM and then, on to First Parish at 7PM. I'll probably be there at 6PM to be early for this progressive visionary. He is consistently the most liberal, progressive candidate in the Democratic field, and should have intersting things to say that align with our liberal UU values. Time: Meet around 6PM; Event begins at 7PM Location: First Parish Contact: Ethan Field ebf2 (at) alumni.cwru.edu www.kucinich.us

Friday, February 27 Games Night howdy all, for all of those wishing claim their friday night as way to chill out and hang with the peeps, there's Game Night. yup, good old fashioned controller-less people-powered games. what games, you say? i will bring the ever-popular Settlers of Catan, but also some others as I am able to bring them. I would /love/ to see people bring their own games, as it's always interesting to try out new games. If you have a favorite, bring it! =) food is always an issue, so i will bring some snacks and beverages. if there is enough group initiative, i'll probably see if we can send someone out to get pizza or something from the square as well. Time: 7:00 PM Location: First Parish Contact: Greg seuratt(at)yahoo.com

Tuesday, March 2 SFTS: Creative Sharing Tonight at 7pm, come join us as we get to know each other better at the Sustenance for the Soul's community building session. We will be socializing from7-7:30 pm, then starting our "creative sharing" night. Please remember to BRING something to show the group, be it a poem/story to read, an instrument to play, a craft you do, a homemade baked item, a dramatic reading, whatever you'd like. See you tonight! Time: 7pm Location: Barn Room (2nd Floor)

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