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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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People’s Cafe Singalong May 31st
The People’s Café and the Immigration Justice Committee at First Parish Church in Brookline, are hosting a fundraiser for the Immigrant Family Service Institute (IFSI) on May 31st, at 7pm. The People’s Café has been fundraising for progressive groups in the Boston area for many years by offering dinner and a musical performance. (Donations are voluntary.) Funds have
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Today is the Transgender Day of Visibility
From GLADD.org: Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces compared to cisgender (non-transgender) people.
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We Are a Welcoming Congregation
Most religious communities consider themselves welcoming. That is, after all, the Golden Rule’s point. Among Unitarian Universalists, the meaning is more specific. At First Parish, the congregation has participated in an extensive, intentional and ongoing process to better understand gender and to live into a radical hospitality that welcomes and creates true sanctuary for lesbian, bisexual,
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Quick Action to Support Our Immigrant Neighbors
Please join the IJC in this quick action to ask our state and town legislators to continue the Right to Shelter. Here’s the information from UU Mass Action. You can send a personal note to the Brookline Select Board at SelectBoard@brooklinema.gov and to state rep Tommy Vitolo at tommy.vitolo@mahouse.gov. You can use the sample letter or parts of it. Or
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25th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance
In Boston, the 25th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) will be commemorated with three days of events and community gatherings from November 15–17, 2024. While TDOR is officially observed on Wednesday, November 20, Boston’s city-wide events will begin the weekend prior, to honor the lives of transgender people lost to violence and to support
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Circle of Care Vigil Tonight
For those in need, Rev. Joe will be leading a Circle of Care vigil tonight from 6 to 7:30 PM in Lyon Chapel. All are welcome.
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Join our Community Fun Dance This Saturday, Feb 10th!
What is happening? All kinds of folk dances to dance!When and where? FEBRUARY 10 – 7 to 9 pm in Pierce Hall at First Parish in Brookline.Who? You, friends and family and a wonderful teacher, Marcie van Cleave from the Folk Arts Center of New England We’ll offer light refreshments and childcare, too. Donations and
