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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200105T120000
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SUMMARY:Information Session on Accessibility and Solar Projects
DESCRIPTION:The Property Committee and Solar Task Force will present information about two capital projects endorsed by the Standing Committee: \n\nInstallation of a three-stop lift and accessible restroom in the parish hall\, previously approved by the congregation pending funding\nInstallation of solar panels on the parish hall roof\, a new project\n\nThis is a repeat of the information session held on December 22. We encourage members and friends to attend in order to be fully informed about the projects when the congregation meets on January 12 to vote on the projects and a capital budget to fund them.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/information-session-on-accessibility-and-solar-projects/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church parish hall\, 70 Corey St.\, West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, 02132
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20191117T210810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191117T210810Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Fair
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Winter Fair is Saturday\, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish hall. It features a wonderful selection of hand crafted gifts for all ages from local artisans and around the world\, baked goods\, honey and jelly\, jewelry\, holiday decorations (buy your wreaths from us!)\, a children’s craft table\, and more. Please consider what you might contribute this year! If you have questions about items that you want to donate\, please contact Carol Allen or Jennifer Buchwald.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/winter-fair-2/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church parish hall\, 70 Corey St.\, West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, 02132
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20191024T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T145635Z
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SUMMARY:Film: "Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities"
DESCRIPTION: A haven for Black intellectuals\, artists and revolutionaries — and path of promise toward the American dream — \, Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. For the first time\, their story is told.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe screening is sponsored by the Racial Justice Task Force. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the film begins at 7 p.m. This event is free\, with popcorn provided. The film is appropriate for high school age and older.\n\n\nThis film is the first of the Friday Night Justice Films the task force is sponsoring this year. Information on the other four films in the series can be found here.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/film-tell-them-we-are-rising-the-story-of-black-colleges-and-universities/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church parish hall\, 70 Corey St.\, West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, 02132
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20191021T220059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T220059Z
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SUMMARY:The Bombadils in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Music on Centre proudly presents the Bombadils. Nova Scotia maritimer Luke Fraser and Alberta prairie-girl Sarah Frank create beautiful harmonies and enchanting melodies with old folk songs\, poetry\, and original songs in a Canadian folk and contemporary bluegrass framework. \nLuke’s guitar\, mandolin\, and harmonies are the ideal counterpoint to Sarah’s sweet-yet-powerful vocals\, lyrical fiddle and claw-hammer banjo. Innovative arrangements give their songs layer upon layer of sonically satisfying surprises. \nThe Bombadils have been nominated for two Canadian Folk Music Awards and have won Folk Music Ontario’s Album of the Year award. They tour internationally and have been granted an official showcase at the 2019 New England Regional Folk Conference. \nAdmission is $20 adults\, $10 under 21\, $40 maximum per family. \nMore information: musiconcentre@gmail.com \nEvent Flier
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/the-bombadils-in-concert/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Music on Centre":MAILTO:musiconcentre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190923T163424Z
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SUMMARY:Theodore Parker Lecture: Rev. Willie Bodrick II
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Willie Bodrick II\, associate minister of the Twelfth Baptist Church in Roxbury\, will speak on the topic\, “We Still Can’t Wait: The Urgency of Equal Education for All.” His talk\, the sixth in an annual series of lectures honoring the legacy of Theodore Parker\, will be followed by a reception in the parish hall. \nRev. Bodrick grew up in Atlanta\, Georgia\, before attending Georgetown University and Harvard Divinity School. In addition to his duties at his church\, he is currently enrolled in the J.D. program at Northeastern University School of Law and is the local coordinator of the Network for Black Student Achievement. \nThe event is free to the public\, but those planning to attend are encouraged to register here\, which helps greatly with planning the event. \nEvent flier
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/theodore-parker-lecture-by-rev-willie-bodrick-ii/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church sanctuary\, 1859 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, 02132
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
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SUMMARY:Harvest Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all\, for a lively night of music and dancing at “Flowers of Autumn\,” our Harvest Contra Dance\, Saturday\, November 9\, 7 to 9 p.m. in the parish hall. Erica Weiss\, caller for our Spring Contra\, will return for this event and will teach each dance. Live music will be joyfully supplied by the TPC folk band.\n\nContra dancing is a lively and fun tradition\, strong in New England since Colonial times. Typically danced to live\, fiddle-based music\, the tunes draw from English\, Celtic\, Appalachian\, and French-Canadian styles. Dancers form pair of lines\, facing (contra) one another\, with the lines moving opposite one another as the dance progresses. A caller first teaches the steps of each dance\, and then calls the steps as the music plays. The contra community is friendly and inclusive\, and the dances themselves make a natural mixer suitable for all ages and abilities — no partner required\, come as you are! You can see what this looks (and sounds) like from a recent Boston Intergenerational Dance Association Contra-party by clicking here.\n\nAdmission is free\, but donations are gladly accepted and help to defray the costs for the event — a $10 donation would be most welcome For more information\, email Robin Colgrove.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/harvest-contra-dance/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church parish hall\, 70 Corey St.\, West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, 02132
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20191024T214256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T214256Z
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SUMMARY:Game Night -- Fun for All Ages
DESCRIPTION:Come to Game Night! All are welcome at this multigenerational event. Please bring: \n\n\n\nyour favorite games\ncash (small bills) for ordering pizza\na snack\, dessert or drink (optional)\nfriends (optional).\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you then!
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/game-night-fun-for-all-ages/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church parish hall\, 70 Corey St.\, West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, 02132
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20191031T194918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T194918Z
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SUMMARY:Begin Again: On Prayer
DESCRIPTION:The Begin Again group will meet on November 5 to explore our experiences of prayer\, the Soul Matters Sacred Words theme for November. We wonder: what was your childhood experience of prayer? And\, what is prayer to you now? Do you welcome it in your life\, or find yourself rejecting the idea? Steve Greene\, Nancy Wilber\, and Rev. Anne invite you to join us as we continue to share our perspectives and experiences of the “Holy” and the language we use to describe it\, for our own spiritual growth and our development as a congregation. Contact Nancy or Steve for more information.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/begin-again-on-prayer/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20191024T213937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T213937Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation: Climate Matters
DESCRIPTION:Be Empowered\, Be the Change — founded and chaired by Nobel Laureate and former US Vice President Al Gore\, The Climate Reality Project is dedicated to catalyzing a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every level of society. Join us on Sunday\, November 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the parish hall for “Climate Matters\,” a presentation about how you can be empowered to be the change we all need to see. Presented by Bill Keydel from Denver\, Colorado\, this free presentation brings you up to speed about climate reality and what you can do to help.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/presentation-climate-matters/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church parish hall\, 70 Corey St.\, West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, 02132
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20191024T213655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T213655Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Necessity: Oil\, Water\, and Climate Resistance
DESCRIPTION:In a climate emergency\, is civil disobedience a necessity? Grounded in people and places at the heart of the climate crisis\, “Necessity” traces the fight in Minnesota against the expansion of pipelines carrying toxic tar sands oil through North America. Rev. Anne Bancroft will join the panel of speakers following the film\, including the film’s director\, Jan Haaken\, climate activist Tim DeChristopher\, and Jean-Luc Pierite\, president of the North American Indian Center of Boston and co-convener on the Advisory Circle for the Institute on Collaborative Language Research\, “CoLang.”\n\n\nDoors open at 3:30 and the program begins at 4:00. Purchase tickets at this link with what you’re able to pay.  No one will be turned away.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/film-necessity-oil-water-and-climate-resistance/
LOCATION:Jamaica Plain UU Church\, Eliot St. at the Monument
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190703T132900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T152405Z
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SUMMARY:Len Cabral: Weaving Words Connecting Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Len Cabral is an internationally acclaimed storyteller who has been enchanting audiences with his storytelling performances at schools\, libraries\, museums and festivals since 1976.  A great-grandson of a Cape Verdean whaler whose grandparents immigrated to America from the islands off the coast of West Africa\, Len’s strong Cape Verdean ancestry comes alive in his exuberant retelling of African\, Cape Verdean\, and Caribbean folktales as well as original stories and tales from around the world. Len is a popular storyteller at theaters\, schools and festivals throughout the United States and has performed at festivals in Ireland\, Belgium\, Austria\, Holland\, and Canada. \nStorytelling begins at 4:30 in the parish hall.  All ages are welcome! Invite your friends\, and please join us for refreshments and conversation afterward in the parlor. \nPresented by the Theodore Parker Church Religious Exploration Committee and Racial Justice Task Force. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/len-cabral-weaving-words-connecting-cultures/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190927T020226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T095806Z
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SUMMARY:Music on Centre: Samodivi
DESCRIPTION:A musical journey to Eastern Europe and the Middle East featuring the magnificent music of the Samodivi band is the season’s first concert offering by Music on Centre. Vessela Stoyonova will be back with her marimba along with Turkish singer Burcu Gulec (both from the Berklee School of Music in Boston) and other performers with exotic instruments of that region. Admission is $20 for adults\, $10 for those 21 and under; maximum $40 per family.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/samodivi-band-at-music-on-centre/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church parish hall\, 70 Corey St.\, West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, 02132
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Music on Centre":MAILTO:musiconcentre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190917T022428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T140513Z
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SUMMARY:Music for Food: Schubert & Villa-Lobos
DESCRIPTION:Musicians from the New England Conservatory faculty and student body return to West Roxbury for the first of two concerts in the 2019-20 season to raise money for the Roslindale Food Pantry. Roslindale-based pianist Damien Francoeur-Krzyzek joins musicians Samuel Andonian\, Mari Nagahara\, and Audrey Chen for an evening of piano trios by Schubert and Villa-Lobos. The concert will be hosted by Theodore Parker Church. The suggested donation is $25 ($10 for seniors and students)\, and all proceeds benefit the food pantry.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/music-for-food-schubert-villa-lobos/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church sanctuary\, 1859 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, 02132
CATEGORIES:Community event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190512T192737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190512T192737Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the Church
DESCRIPTION:Agenda: Election of FY20 officers\, approval of the FY20 budgets\, committee reports\, and other new business. All church members should plan to attend.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-church/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190512T192428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190512T192428Z
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SUMMARY:Information Session: The FY2019-2020 Budget
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/information-session-the-fy2019-2020-budget/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190306T202308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T202308Z
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SUMMARY:Music on Centre presents Windborne
DESCRIPTION:Windborne is an a capella quartet made up of two men and two women who have studied traditional music that spans many countries and centuries. Their tight vocal harmonies and vibrant energy are the backbone of their delightful and educational shows\, though they occasionally use other instruments to accentuate their selections. Their repertoire includes authentic folk songs from places as diverse as Bulgaria\, Quebec\, the Republic of Georgia\, and Basque country\, as well as traditional American folk music\, often with a social justice message.  In 2014\, they were one of ten groups in the nation that were chosen to be US cultural ambassadors\, traveling to places like Angola and Turkmenestan.\n\n\nAdmission is $20 for adults\, $10 for 21 and under with a $40 family maximum.  For information and reservations\, go to musiconcentre@gmail.com or call 617-327-0542. All Music On Centre shows benefit the Theodore Parker Church and its work. 
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/music-on-centre-presents-windborne/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Music on Centre":MAILTO:musiconcentre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190419T134806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T134806Z
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun time with friends and neighbors and take home some plants for your garden donated by church gardeners. Live music will be provided again by Carlin Tripp from 11:30 am. to 1:30 p.m. Bring your lunch and blanket or chair\, buy a treat from our bake sale table\, and listen on the lawn. All proceeds benefit maintenance and preservation of our historic buildings.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/12th-annual-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church yard\, 1859 Centre St.\, West Roxbury\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190405T221005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T221005Z
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SUMMARY:Begin Again: Sharing Experiences of the Holy
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Wilber\, Steve Greene\, and Rev. Anne invite you to the third meeting of Begin Again. Newcomers are welcome. In this group\, we share our various experiences of the “Holy\,” however we might view and name that. In this month’s meeting we will “begin again” with our feelings and reactions to God — as images\, experiences\, beliefs\, doubts\, or even the word itself — in relation to our own spirituality. We’ll also be learning to talk with one another more easily about these subjects\, respecting our differences and growing from them.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/begin-again-sharing-experiences-of-the-holy-2/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190422T140559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T140559Z
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SUMMARY:A History of Theodore Parker Church
DESCRIPTION:Jessica Mink and David Parke will present a history of our congregation from its beginnings to the present day. All are invited.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/a-history-of-theodore-parker-church/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190419T133959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T133959Z
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SUMMARY:Newcomers' Café
DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer to Theodore Parker Church or to Unitarian Universalism? Rev. Anne will be hosting a Newcomers’ Café at noon after the service on Sunday\, May 5\, in the narthex (sanctuary lobby).  Please join us to get some background about us and get your questions answered!  We will hold our next New Member Welcome ceremony during the service on Sunday\, June 2.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/newcomers-cafe/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church sanctuary\, 1859 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, 02132
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190419T133326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T133326Z
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SUMMARY:All-Church Meeting on the 2019-2020 Budget
DESCRIPTION:The Standing and Finance committees and Stewardship Team have called an important meeting to present the preliminary draft of the church’s 2019-2020 budget on May 5 right after the service. We have a challenging year ahead. Please plan to attend! Watch for more information at church and in your email in the next few weeks.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/all-church-meeting-on-the-2019-2020-budget/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190214T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T020132Z
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SUMMARY:"Transfiguration: German and American Song"
DESCRIPTION:In concert: James Dargan\, baritone\, and Mark Whitlock\, piano \n“Transfiguration: German and American Song” explores music’s ability to transcend limiting labels. Musicians James Dargan and Mark Whitlock take the high romanticism of Mahler\, put it together with modern American songs (by James Dargan\, with texts by Langston Hughes)\, and show exactly how thin the line is between these two musical ways of speaking. \nThe concert features James Dargan and Mark Whitlock\, who created the concert program “Oh\, Glory!” to celebrate the work of African American classical musicians.  James and Mark brought “Oh Glory” to the Theodore Parker Church in January\, 2017.  They continue to offer this program at churches\, schools and concert halls throughout the northeast. \nJames Dargan is a New York-based soloist\, choral singer and teaching artist and performs widely in the U.S. Mark Whitlock\, pianist\, is based in the Boston area\, and has been collaborating and performing with James since 2016. \nAn additional note from the artists: “We also want our audience to know that we prioritize having a good time\, so come ready to be moved!” \n 
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/transfiguration-german-and-american-song/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church sanctuary\, 1859 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, 02132
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190419T135147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T135159Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Your Social Action Committee will sponsor another in its occasional series of community potlucks on Friday\, May 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the parish hall parlor (with the candlestick). This one will provide you with another opportunity (including a special surprise) to learn about the community of Plazuelas\, El Salvador and talk about the possibility of a “sister” relationship between that community and our congregation. This idea will be considered at the upcoming Annual Meeting.\n\n\nTo provision this potluck\, our committee will provide vegetarian and vegan options\, in recognition of the impact of meat production/consumption on our bodies\, on animals\, and on La Madre Tierra. While all contributions will be more than welcome\, we invite you to join us in this commitment.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/social-justice-community-potluck/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity,Community event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190419T141218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T141218Z
UID:15052-1556388000-1556395200@www.tparkerchurch.org
SUMMARY:Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another Game Night\, hosted by the Religious Exploration team\, on Saturday\, April 27 at 6 p.m. in the parish hall parlor. All are welcome to this fun\, intergenerational gathering. Please bring: \n\n\n\n\nyour favorite games\ncash (small bills) for ordering pizza\na snack\, dessert or drink (optional)\nfriends (optional).\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/game-night-6/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity,Community event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190405T221412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T221412Z
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SUMMARY:Plazuelas-Parker Project
DESCRIPTION:As we move toward an Annual Meeting discussion of this idea of a Theodore Parker Church “sister” relationship with the Salvadoran community of Plazuelas\, we have more opportunities to discuss the idea from various angles.\n\n\nOn Saturday\, April 27\, you’re invited to a gathering designed for you to hear from representatives of Boston-area congregations who have undertaken a project similar to this one. We’ll hear from each of 3 or 4 representatives of sister projects about what the project has meant to their congregation\, and then we’ll open the floor for your questions and comments. Join us for what promises to be a fun and informative conversation.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/plazuelas-parker-project/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190405T220515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T220515Z
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SUMMARY:Begin Again: Sharing Experiences of the Holy
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Wilber\, Steve Greene\, and Rev. Anne invite you to the second meeting of Begin Again. In this group\, we share our various experiences of the “Holy\,” however we might view and name that. In this month’s meeting we will “begin again” with our feelings and reactions to God — as images\, experiences\, beliefs\, doubts\, or even the word itself — in relation to our own spirituality. We’ll also be learning to talk with one another more easily about these subjects\, respecting our differences and growing from them.\n\nNewcomers are welcome. Looking ahead\, we’ve scheduled a third meeting for May 21.  If you have questions and/or want to attend\, contact Nancy or Steve. From them you can also get a copy of the poem “Begin Again” by Nancy Shaffer\, from which the group takes its name.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/begin-again-sharing-experiences-of-the-holy/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190306T201709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T215035Z
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SUMMARY:Music on Centre presents Heather Pierson Trio with Mike Laureanno
DESCRIPTION:The Heather Pierson Trio has been making a very big wave in the folk and acoustic music world in spite of (or maybe because of) the fact that their music is very hard to pigeon hole. Mixing traditional songs\, blues\, honky tonk and original tunes\, they have been mesmerizing audiences with their talents and diversity\, delivered by piano\, upright bass\, trumpet\, guitar and whatever instruments the melodies require.\n\nOpening act is Mike Laureanno from Fall River whose insightful lyrics and story songs have earned several songwriting awards from Kerrville\, Texas  to New York City to Boston.\n\n$20 for adults\, $10 for 21 and under with a $40 family maximum. Doors open at 7:30.\n\nInformation and reservations: musiconcentre@gmail.com or call 617-327-0542. All Music On Centre shows benefit the Theodore Parker Church and its work. 
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/music-on-centre-presents-heather-pierson-trio-with-mike-laureanno/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Music on Centre":MAILTO:musiconcentre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190214T023026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T023026Z
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SUMMARY:"Music for  Food" Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:New England Conservatory faculty\, students and alumni will perform music by Mozart\, Brahms and Park to benefit Music for Food: all concert proceeds will go directly to support the Roslindale Food Pantry. \nThe concert features Roslindale-based pianist Damien Francoeur-Krzyzek\, violinists Leonard Fu and Haruno Sato\, violist Daniel Orsen and cellist Jamie Clark.   The program will include the world premiere of Benjamin Park’s quintet for piano and strings.  Park is a resident of West Roxbury and also an alumnus of NEC and MIT. \nAdmission to the concert is a suggested donation of $25 ($10 for students and seniors)\, collected at the door. \n 
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/music-for-food-benefit-concert/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church sanctuary\, 1859 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, 02132
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190212T040945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T040945Z
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Come dance with us! A band of enthusiastic musicians from the TPC community will play for the dance\, and there will be a professional caller who is experienced with teaching contra and folk dance styles. All are welcome\, including newcomers.\n\nContra dancing is a lively and fun tradition\, strong in New England since Colonial times. Typically danced to live\, fiddle-based music\, the tunes draw from English\, Celtic\, Appalachian\, and French-Canadian styles. Dancers form pair of lines\, facing (contra) one another\, with the lines moving opposite one another as the dance progresses. A caller first teaches the steps of each dance\, and then calls the steps as the music plays. The contra community is friendly and inclusive\, and the dances themselves make a natural mixer suitable for all ages and abilities — no partner required\, come as you are!
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/contra-dance/
LOCATION:Parish Hall\, 70 Corey Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125911
CREATED:20190214T023444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T023444Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Durations: The Music of Karlheinz Stockhausen
DESCRIPTION:Yukiko Takagi will offer a special performance of “Natural Durations\,” a piano cycle from “Klang” (“Sound”)\, the seminal work of German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. \nMs. Takagi is the pianist at the Theodore Parker Church. She has been invited to play from “Natural Durations” as part of full performance of Stockhausen’s “Klang” at the Festival of New Music in Montreal on February 28\, 2019. Takagi performs regularly with the Boston-based Callithumpian Consort and is on the faculty of the Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice at New England Conservatory. \nThe concert is free.
URL:https://www.tparkerchurch.org/event/natural-durations-the-music-of-karlheinz-stockhausen/
LOCATION:Theodore Parker Church sanctuary\, 1859 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, 02132
CATEGORIES:Church-sponsored concert
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