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Christmas Eve: Dickens, Carols and Candles
Join your friends at First Parish in Brookline for a special Christmas Eve service, as we weave Charles Dickens timeless and meaningful “A Christmas Carol” story into our traditional service of carols and candles. The service begins at 5pm in our sanctuary on Walnut Street and streamed live online. Feel free to arrive early for
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Winter Solstice Service – Dec 21, 11am
Join us on Sunday, Dec 21st at 11am, for a Winter Solstice Service to celebrate the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere. Many cultures throughout the world have marked the changing of the seasons through celebrations of solstices and equinoxes; today we draw particular inspiration from earth-based spiritual traditions rooted in pre-Christian
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Christmas Caroling on the Common!
On December 19, join First Parish in Brookline in our annual Christmas Caroling tradition on the Boston Common. Spread Christmas cheer to the last minute shoppers and general passerbys through merriment, song, and classic carols. Everyone – regardless of musical background or age – is encouraged to join. There are plenty of sleigh bells for the kids and music will be
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December 5th – First Friday Musical Dinner!
Join us, Friday, December 5th, for a musical extravaganza at 6pm. All are welcome!
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Building Bridges Visit to Center Communities
Last Saturday, our Building Bridges RE Class participated in the Saturday Shabbat Service at Center Communities of Brookline, led by Rabbi Jim Morgan. This was the culmination of our unit of study on Judaism. From Rabbi Jim: “Thank you so much for joining us! The residents adored having you along with Harper and Peter. It
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Recap of November’s Friday Community Dinner Program
Thank you to those who attended the community dinner for generating 102 positive climate future visions. The question posed to the group: What will the world look like to you “if we get it (climate) right? Participants were encouraged to dream big! Do you have a vision to add to this list? Send your ideas
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Food Drive for La Colaborativa
Our Sunday Religious Exploration class youth along with our Immigration Justice Committee put together these very informative posters to spread the news about the food drive underway for our partners at La Colaborativa. Please drop off items requested in the list below at either of our church entrances by November 21st.
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Nursery Care Now Available
First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Brookline happily welcomes a new arrival: our very experienced nursery care provider, Noreen Harris. She will be looking after infants through pre-K children so their primary caregivers enjoy time in the sanctuary with music, readings, and reflections on other things than diapers and Cheerios. We’re very pleased to be able
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New to U.U.?
Rev. Joe and Eliza Blanchard will offer a brief overview and answer your questions about the UnitarianUniversalist movement over a light brunch. Meets in person 10:00-10:45am on Sunday, October 5th in PierceHall
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ART & JEWELRY EXHIBIT & SALE
Hosted at First Parish in Brookline (Directions) Saturday, May 10, 10am – 4pmSunday, May 11, 12:30 pm – 2pm An exhibit and sale of original paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photos, prints, and jewelry plus a special Artistic Treasures Room full of eclectic art, hand-crafted & antique jewelry, unique collectibles & more. Gifts for every budget! GROWING
