First Parish Calendar This Week/Next Week (September 26-October 9)
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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Monday September 26
7:30 p.m., Americans for Economic Fairness Meeting
7:30 p.m., Women's Book Group
Tuesday September 27
8:00 a.m., Finance Committee Meeting
9:30 a.m., Women's Book Group
6:30 p.m., Tai Chi
Wednesday September 28
9:30 a.m., Buddhist Group
5:45 p.m., The Conchords' Rehearsal
7:45 p.m., Adult Choir
Thursday September 29
7:00 p.m., Partner Church Committee
7:30 p.m., Buddhist Group
Sunday October 2
9:00 a.m., Chalice Choir
9:00 a.m., Gospel Choir
10:00 a.m., Sunday Worship
11:15 a.m., Sunday Morning Discussion Circle
11:30 a.m., Junior Choir
11:30 a.m., Sunday Forum in the Sanctuary
12:15 p.m., Contemporary Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal
Tuesday October 4
9:30 a.m., WPA Board Meeting
1:30 p.m., First Tuesday Group Meeting
3:00 p.m., Tuesday Group Steering Committee
6:30 p.m., Tai Chi
7:30 p.m., RE Council Meeting
Wednesday October 5
9:30 a.m., Buddhist Group
5:45 p.m., The Conchords' Rehearsal
6:00 p.m., Arts Council Meeting
7:00 p.m., Concord Area Humanists
7:45 p.m., Adult Choir
Thursday October 6
7:30 p.m. By Your Side Singers
7:30 p.m., Forum Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m., Buddhist Group
Saturday October 8
9:00 a.m., Photo Club
Sunday October 9
9:00 a.m., Chalice Choir
9:00 a.m., Gospel Choir
10:00 a.m., Sunday Worship
11:30 a.m., Junior Choir
11:30 a.m., Sunday Forum in the Sanctuary
12:15 p.m., Contemporary Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal
12:15 p.m., The Conchords Planning Meeting
7:00 p.m., Holly Near Concert
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THIS WEEK (September 26-October 2)
*Americans for Economic Fairness Meeting
Monday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.
*Women's Book Group
Monday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.
All women of First Parish are warmly invited to read the current book, My Brilliant Friend, and join a discussion. Please note that we are always open for drop-ins and you never need to sign up. Just come any month to either the Monday evening session from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. or the Tuesday morning session from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., both at First Parish. (Mondays in the Emerson Room; Tuesdays in the Brooks Room.) If you would like to be added to the Women's Book Group email list, please contact Darien Smith at dar...@smithquest.com.
*Finance Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 27, 8:00 a.m.
The Finance Committee is a subcommittee of the Standing Committee. The Finance Committee serves in a resource, policy and advisory role to the Standing Committee, the Senior Minister/Head of Staff and the Director of Operations. The full charter for the committee can be found under Standing Committee reports at firstparish.org.
*Women's Book Group
Tuesday, September 27, 9:30
*Tai Chi
Tuesday, September 27, 6:30 p.m.
*Buddhist Group
Wednesday, September 28, 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.
*The Conchords' Rehearsal
Wednesday, September 28, 5:45 p.m.
*Adult Choir
Wednesday, September 28, 7:45 p.m.
*Partner Church Committee
Thursday, September 29, 7:00 p.m.
*Buddhist Group
Thursday, September 29, 7:30 p.m.
*Chalice Choir
Sunday, October 2, 9:00 a.m.
*Gospel Choir
Sunday, October 2, 9:00 a.m.
*Sunday Worship
Sunday, October 2, 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Howard Dana: “Rosh Hashanah-Finding Peace Within”
Music: First Parish Choir
*Sunday Morning Discussion Circle
Sunday, October 2, 11:15 a.m.
*Junior Choir
Sunday, October 2, 11:30 a.m.
*Sunday Forum in the Sanctuary
Sunday, October 2, 11:30 a.m.
Please join us for a showing of "Musings on Meeting Houses: First Parish in Concord", a video written and narrated by Douglas Baker, and made possible by donations from members of the congregation last year. Produced and presented by Sue Beck, this engaging video gives a general history of the five meeting houses that have served First Parish since 1635. It also recounts many of the traditions, beliefs and legends associated with the congregations who gathered in them over the past 380 years.
*Contemporary Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal
Sunday, October 2, 12:15 p.m.
This might be the ensemble for you if you love gospel, jazz, folk-rock. Perhaps you long to share of your voice in a music ministry here at First Parish but feel unable to make a weekly commitment to the First Parish Choir. CVE singers commit by the service. We have 3 to 4 rehearsals prior to singing at a service. We'll begin preparation for the October 23rd service this Sunday. For more information contact Gail Carey at gca...@firstparish.org.
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NEXT WEEK (October 3-9)
*WPA Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 4, 9:30 a.m.
*First Tuesday Group Meeting
Tuesday, October 4, 1:30 p.m.
First Parish’s 65+ Group will meet to discuss “Moving Spiritually as We Age,” led by Dana Snyder-Grant and inspired by Rev. Bruce Marshall’s workshop at General Assembly 2016. Dana integrates learning from her years as a psychotherapist. Come listen, reflect, question, and share with the First Tuesday Group.
*Tuesday Group Steering Committee
Tuesday, October 4, 3:00 p.m.
*Tai Chi
Tuesday, October 4, 6:30 p.m.
*RE Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 4, 7:30 p.m.
*Buddhist Group
Wednesday, October 5, 9:30 a.m.
*The Conchords' Rehearsal
Wednesday, October 5, 5:45 p.m.
*Arts Council Meeting
Wednesday, October 5, 6:00 p.m.
*Concord Area Humanists
Wednesday, October 5, 7:00 p.m.
*Adult Choir
Wednesday, October 5, 7:45 p.m.
*By Your Side Singers
Thursday, October 6, 7:30 p.m.
By Your Side Singers is 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.
*Forum Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 6, 7:30 p.m.
*Buddhist Group
Thursday, October 6, 7:30 p.m.
*Photo Club
Saturday, October 8, 9:00 a.m.
*Chalice Choir
Sunday, October 9, 9:00 a.m.
*Gospel Choir
Sunday, October 9, 9:00 a.m.
*Sunday Worship
Sunday, October 9, 10:00 a.m.
Jan Hutslar, Ministerial Intern: “A Joy, A Depression, A Meanness”
Music: First Parish Choir
Liturgist: Marion Visel
*Junior Choir
Sunday, October 9, 11:30 a.m.
*Sunday Forum in the Sanctuary
Sunday, October 9, 11:30 a.m.
“Our Beautiful Church Home” will cover the architecture of First Parish, inside and outside. Peter Nobile will discuss the evolving campus plans of our buildings and architectural details, Richard Keleher will speak on the steeple, bell tower and Sanctuary, and the Wright Tavern and the Coan, White and Thayer/Ball cottages will be covered by Pat Brinkman.
*Contemporary Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal
Sunday, October 9, 12:15 p.m.
*The Conchords Planning Meeting
Sunday, October 9, 7:00 p.m.
*Holly Near Concert
Sunday, October 9, 7:00 p.m.
The Diversity Committee is proud to present An Evening With Holly Near and her backup band at First Parish in Concord. Respected around the world for her music and activism, Holly's joy and passion inspire people to join in her celebration of the human spirit.
Holly has based her career on advocating for peace, justice, and feminism; her beautiful music reflects a wonderful spectrum of humanity. Tickets are $25 and are available at http://firstparish.org/hollynear.
We’ve recently started publicizing this concert to the general public, and we expect it to sell out, so buy your tickets soon to avoid missing out!
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EVERY WEEK
* Buddhist Group
Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Every Thursday at 7:30 p.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.