First Parish Calendar This Week/Next Week (July 10-23)

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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

Monday July 10
   1:30 p.m., Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday July 12
   7:00 a.m., Thoreau's Bicentennial Celebration
   9:30 a.m., Buddhist Group
Thursday July 13
   7:00 p.m., AWE's Summer Book Group
   7:30 p.m., Buddhist Group
Sunday July 16
   10:00 a.m., Sunday Service in the Sanctuary
   10:00 a.m., Summer Sundays for Children and Youth

Wednesday July 19
   9:30 a.m., Buddhist Group
Thursday July 20
   7:00 p.m., Membership Committee Meeting
   7:30 p.m., By Your Sides Singers
   7:30 p.m., Buddhist Group

Sunday July 23
   10:00 a.m., Sunday Service in the Sanctuary
   10:00 a.m., Summer Sundays for Children and Youth

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 THIS WEEK (July 10-16)

*Caregiver Support Group

Monday July 10, 1:30 p.m.
Providing care for a family member in need is an age-old act of love and loyalty. You may care for an aging parent (while also caring for your own children), disabled spouse, or a young or adult child with a physical, mental, or addiction issues. Whether you provide direct care or oversee care at a distance, with support you can be a good caregiver without sacrificing yourself in the process. 

*Thoreau's Bicentennial Celebration
Wednesday July 12, 7:00 a.m.

*Buddhist Group

Wednesday July 12. 9:30 a.m.

Come explore Buddhism with us Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. (or Thursdays from 7:30-9:00 p.m.). Even if you have no previous experience with Buddhism, consider joining one of these groups. A typical session usually starts with some chanting and meditation to help us calm our minds and focus our thoughts. Then, after a brief reading or lecture, we discuss how to apply what we have learned to our daily lives. Questions are always welcome. We are a friendly, welcoming group. Check out a session or two. Contact Bill Seaver at Bill....@gmail.com.

*AWE's Summer Book Group
Thursday July 13, 7:00 p.m.

Start reading and join the Advocates for Women’s Empowerment to discuss books on topics relevant to women. On July 13, we’ll meet at First Parish at 7:00 p.m. (NOT 7:30 pm as previously publicized), to discuss “Behind the Beautiful Forevers:  Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity," by Katherine Boo. Our final meeting will be on Thursday August 10 at 7:00 p.m. at First Parish to discuss “Americanah,” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Contact Jennifer Izzo at jbi...@hotmail.com. 

*Buddhist Group
Thursday July 13, 7:30 p.m.

*Sunday Service in the Sanctuary
Sunday July 16, 10:00 a.m.

Rev Howard Dana: "A Eulogy for Henry David Thoreau"
Music: Kimberly Brainerd, flute; Lauren Evans, vocalist; Mary Jane Rupert, keyboard

*Summer Sundays for Children and Youth
Sunday July 16, 10:00 a.m.

"The Nature of My Backyard," with Creature Teachers.

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NEXT WEEK (July 17-23)

*Buddhist Group
Wednesday July 19, 9:30 a.m.

*Membership Committee Meeting
Thursday July 20, 7:00 p.m.
The members of the Membership Committee are dedicated to making sure every person feels welcomed with a smile and given the information they need. After someone signs the book, we assign each new member a mentor to help him or her integrate into the First Parish community. Our meetings are short and fun. If you would like to join the Membership Committee, please contact either Karen Sullivan at cons...@verizon.net or 978-760-6844, or Suzanne Lowe at suzanne.ca...@gmail.com.

*By Your Sides Singers
Thursday July 20, 7:30 p.m.
Through singing, we offer a musical presence to people seeking comfort and support during times of illness or transition. In our twice monthly meetings we sing gentle songs and chants from our hymnals and other sources. In singing meditation we provide gentle support and comfort to one another. When invited, we visit parishioners’ homes in groups of 3 or 4 singers.

*Buddhist Group
Thursday July 20, 7:30 p.m.

*Sunday Service in the Sanctuary
Sunday July 23, 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Jim Sherblom: "Human Flourishing"
Music: The Conchords; Mary Jane Rupert, flute

*Summer Sundays for Children and Youth
Sunday July 16, 10:00 a.m.
"Kids Yoga," with Laura Grundstrom.