First Parish Calendar This Week/Next Week (January 23-February 4)
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11:30 a.m., Listening Session
6:30 p.m., T'ai Chi
Wednesday January 24
9:30 a.m., Buddhist Group
6:00 p.m., Interfaith Potluck Dinner
7:45 p.m., Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday January 25
7:30 p.m., Listening Session
7:30 p.m., Buddhist Group
Friday January 26
7:30 p.m., Rise Up Singing
Sunday January 28
9:00 a.m., Chalice Choir
9:00 a.m., Gospel Choir
10:00 a.m., Sunday Service
11:30 a.m., Sunday Forum in the Sanctuary
11:30 a.m., Junior Choir
11:30 a.m., Transylvania Language and Culture
12:15 p.m., Contemporary Vocal Ensemble
Monday January 29
7:30 p.m., Women's Book Group
Tuesday January 30
9:30 a.m., Women's Book Group
6:30 p.m., T'ai Chi
7:00 p.m., Talk Saves Lives
Wednesday January 31
9:30 a.m., Buddhist Group
7:45 p.m., Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday February 1
7:30 p.m., By Your Side Singers
7:30 p.m., Buddhist Group
Friday February 2
4:30 p.m., Beloved Conversations
6:30 p.m., AWE Movie Night
Saturday February 3
6:30 p.m., Funderburg Scholars Dinner
Sunday February 4
9:00 a.m., Gospel Choir
10:00 a.m., Sunday Service
11:30 a.m., Sunday Forum in the Sanctuary
11:30 a.m., Junior Choir
12:15 p.m., Contemporary Vocal Ensemble
Tuesday January 23, 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday January 23, 6:30 p.m.
*Buddhist Group
Wednesday January 24, 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.
*Interfaith Potluck Dinner
Wednesday January 24, 6:00 p.m.
*Adult Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday January 24, 7:45 p.m.
*Listening Session
Thursday January 25, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday January 25, 7:30 p.m.
*Rise Up Singing
Friday January 26, 7:30 p.m.
First Parish’s monthly song circle. Singers and instrumentalists of all ages are welcome at this fun and informal evening of shared music making. Bring copies of Rise Up Singing and Rise Again if you have them. Copies will be available for those who don’t. We will pass the hat for a free-will donation to cover the cost of the room and a sexton.
*Chalice Choir
Sunday January 28, 9:00 a.m.
*Gospel Choir
Sunday January 28, 9:00 a.m.
*Sunday Service
Sunday January 28, 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Howard N. Dana: "Do When the Spirit Says Do"
*Sunday Forum in the Sanctuary
Sunday January 28, 11:30 a.m.
"Is Walden Okay?" A 2001 U.S. Geological Survey collected and organized a huge amount of data about the chemistry of Walden Pond between the years 1995- 1999 (inclusive). Among the data were details on the annual variation in two elements, phosphorous and dissolved oxygen. The interaction of these two elements is the root cause of modern toxic algae blooms, such as those that have occurred on White Pond. This talk will demonstrate a simple dynamic model that ties together the data on these elements and illustrates the level of the current threats to the well-being of Walden Pond. The talk will also demonstrate that when the modern high levels of phosphorous are removed, the model reveals the probable pattern of the pond's function in earlier times. The surprising finding is that even in the late autumn of 1846, when Thoreau lived beside it, Walden Pond at its deepest points probably ran out of oxygen. John M. (Jack) Nevison is president of New Leaf Project Management and lives within a half-mile of Walden Pond. He is the author of six books and numerous articles on computing and management. His first simulation model, about a watershed ecosystem, was published in 1974.
*Junior Choir
Sunday January 28, 11:30 a.m.
*Transylvania Language and Culture
Sunday January 28, 11:30 a.m.
*Contemporary Vocal Ensemble
Sunday January 28, 12:15 p.m.
Our first book in the New Year is News of the World, by Paulette Jiles. All women of First Parish are warmly invited to read the book and join a discussion. Theres no need to sign up! If you would like to be added to the Womens Book Group email list, contact Darien Smith at dar...@smithquest.com.
*Women's Book Group
*T'ai Chi
*Talk Saves Lives
Talk Saves Lives is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Attendees will learn the risk factors and warning signs of suicide and how together, we can help prevent it. This event is intended for parents and adults and is open to the public. Brought to us by funds raised by the American Foundation for Suicide Preventions Eastern Massachusetts Chapter, afsp.org. This event is free, but reservations are recommended on the First Parish in Concord Facebook page. Questions? Email Dawn at dvanp...@firstparish.org.
*Buddhist Group
*Adult Choir Rehearsal
By Your Side Singers First Parish’s pastoral choir. 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
First Parish will be hosting the annual Funderburg Scholars Dinner beginning with wine and cheese followed by a meal. Donations will be received and the funds collected will go toward tuition assistance, textbooks, and computers for inner city youth beginning university. To attend, please RSVP to Loretta Ho Sherblom by February 1 at Lor...@LHSBenefits.com or by texting or calling Loretta's cell at 508-935-6750.
*AWE Movie Night
Help Roxbury youth attend and graduate from college – while you enjoy a delicious meal with great company! These engaging students will tell stories about their college experiences. No fixed "price" - donate what feels right to you at the dinner. Reserve your place at dinner at coffee hour today by emailing Loretta Ho Sherblom at Lor...@LHSBenefits.com, or by texting or calling Loretta’s cell at 508-935-6750. Wine and cheese at 6:30 p.m., dinner by Caroline McCloy at 7:15 p.m.
*Gospel Choir
*Sunday Service
Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt, President, Starr King School for the Ministry: "In Search of Social Justice Warriors"
Music: First Parish Choir
“Meet Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt.” Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt is President of Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, CA and graduate of Yale University and Drew Theological Seminary. She is a widely acknowledged editor, as well as the author of six books. Her years of service to the UUA in the realms of education and social justice, including UU leadership in the U.S. and UU leadership training in Kenya, have been widely praised. Come to this Forum to be introduced to Rev. McNatt and to share in conversation with her.
*Junior Choir
*Contemporary Vocal Ensemble