THEODORE PARKER CHURCH

Introductory Gentle Yoga Classes
2018-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Yoga teacher Keith Beasley is offering two introductory, complementary yoga classes on Thursday, September 20 and 27 at 10 a.m. After attending one or both free classes, if enough people are interested in continuing, he will schedule a series of classes at TPC. The cost for the series would be $10/class.Classes would last about 75 minutes.
The main part of the class will be a combination of yoga postures and breathing exercises. Relaxation exercises will also be a part of the class. Feel free to email (keithbeasley7@gmail.com) or call (617-462-2699) with any questions.
Keith Beasley has been studying and practicing yoga since 1990, teaching for more than 10 years, and is registered as a teacher with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 200). He teaches a wide variety of classes with students ranging in age from 3-90, some with various physical and cognitive limitations. Keith’s goal is to make yoga accessible to all persons so they can experience its positive benefits.

Congregational Meeting & Potluck
2018-09-16 23:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
We will gather after the service for a potluck lunch and meeting about building projects on the horizon.
MATTERS TO BE UNDERTAKEN
The purpose of the meeting will be to vote to approve the following two expenditures under the capital budget:

$66,000 to replace the roofs of the sanctuary and parish hall
$20,000 for structural repairs in the sanctuary.

Please plan to attend this important meeting. Watch for more information in the coming weeks.

Vespers service
2018-08-29 19:00 - 19:45, 2018-07-18 19:00 - 19:45 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Vespers services are informal, lay-led gatherings for worship and reflection held periodically throughout the summer. They take place ion Wednesday evenings n the parish hall parlor. If you are interested in organizing or leading such a service, please contact Mark Bauer.

Vespers service: Joy and Gratitude
2018-08-15 19:00 - 19:45 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Joy and Gratitude: An offering that returns to us multiplied
Bring your offering, too — something that reminds you of being in a state of joy or gratitude. Or just bring your imagination. We will inspire each other with images, poetry, music, and a bit of fun. Nancy Wilber will lead the service

Potluck Gathering
2018-08-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Please join us for another summer gathering on August 12. Bring whatever is easy and we’ll have some music, reflection, festivity, and fun — family-friendly, 6 p.m. in the parish hall.

Vespers service
2018-08-01 19:00 - 19:45 | Massachusetts

The Third Reconstruction Book Group
2018-07-17 19:00 - 20:15 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Molly Schen and Cindy Bergeron have formed a group to explore the Rev. William Barber’s book, The Third Reconstruction: Moral Mondays, Fusion Politics, and the Rise of a New Justice Movement. The book examines how Barber’s Poor People’s Campaign was accomplished in North Carolina as he attempts to expand it across the country. “The book should be read by anyone who cares about the unfinished human rights revolution in the United States.” All are welcome, whether or not you have read the book.

Standing Committee meeting
2018-07-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

Social Action Committee meeting
2018-07-12 19:15 - 20:30 | email for location: office@tparkerchurch.org, United States

Ingathering Worship Service
2018-06-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Church Sanctuary, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
We gather after our summer hiatus. All are invited to bring waters from their summer — from a distant ocean to your back garden.

Post-Solstice Potluck Supper
2018-06-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Let’s celebrate (albeit a few days late) the beginning of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Bring whatever is easy, and we’ll have some music, reflection, festivity, and family-friendly fun.

Annual Meeting
2018-06-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Annual meeting of church membership to elect officers and approve the budgets for the 2018-2019 church year which begins July 1, 2018. All are welcome, but only members may vote. Child care is provided.

*****WARRANT*****
THEODORE PARKER CHURCH
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY JUNE 10, 2018
AT 12:00 NOON
IN THE PARISH HALL
MATTERS TO BE UNDERTAKEN:
The purpose of the meeting will be to vote on the proposed Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal 2019 and to elect a slate of officers for the Standing Committee for 2018-2019.
NOTICE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON May 26, 2018 I POSTED OR CAUSED TO BE POSTED THIS NOTICE AND SERVED THE SAME IN THE USUAL AND CUSTOMARY MATTER OF THIS BODY BY POSTING THE SAME UPON THE CHURCH DOORS AND DIGITALLY ON THE CHURCH WEBSITE .
Jessica Mink, Acting Clerk
Standing Committee

Budget Information Meeting
2018-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
The Standing Committee will present the draft 2018-2019 budgets and answer questions. Members of the Stewardship Team will be available to answer questions about the spring 2018 pledge drive.

Annual Plant Sale
2018-05-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Theodore Parker Church yard, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, 02132, United States
Our 11th annual Leaf & Petal Lovers plant sale takes place on Saturday, May 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have our usual selection of plants and vegetable seedlings donated by our home gardeners.
New this year: From 9 a.m. until noon, Master Gardeners will be on hand to perform free soil pH testing. For instructions on how to collect a soil sample, click here. Also, we will have an information table promoting West Roxbury women- and minority-owned businesses. These are wonderful additions to this fun event!
All proceeds benefit capital improvements to the church buildings and grounds. For more information, email Karen Bishop.

Discussion: Language of Reverence
2018-05-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
How do we describe the signs of wonder and awe that are all around us? We are reminded of Bill Schultz’s thought from the essay, Unitarian Universalism in a New Key. “For us the Holy is not hidden but shows its face in the blush of the world’s exuberance.” Do we reference exuberant things as “the Holy”? Or speak in terms of blessings? Or sacrament? Or prayer? How do we name what we find meaningful?
Our two sessions are My 9 and May 23. If you have questions or need more information, contact Rev. Anne. Join us to explore the language we use to speak of mystery and awe, of things known or unknown. We will reference a book by the Rev. Jeanne Nieuwejaar called Fluent in Faith (Skinner

Game Night
2018-05-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Join us for Game Night on Friday, May 18, at 6 p.m. in the parish hall parlor. This is a multigenerational event and ALL ARE WELCOME!
Please bring:

your favorite games
cash (small bills) for ordering pizza
a snack, dessert or drink (optional)
friends (optional).

We look forward to seeing you then!

Discussion: Language of Reverence
2018-05-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
How do we describe the signs of wonder and awe that are all around us? We are reminded of Bill Schultz’s thought from the essay, Unitarian Universalism in a New Key. “For us the Holy is not hidden but shows its face in the blush of the world’s exuberance.” Do we reference exuberant things as “the Holy”? Or speak in terms of blessings? Or sacrament? Or prayer? How do we name what we find meaningful?
Our two sessions are My 9 and May 23. If you have questions or need more information, contact Rev. Anne. Join us to explore the language we use to speak of mystery and awe, of things known or unknown. We will reference a book by the Rev. Jeanne Nieuwejaar called Fluent in Faith (Skinner House Books, Boston 2012).

Project Bread 50th Annual Walk for Hunger
2018-05-06 08:00 - 13:00 | Massachusetts
One in 10 Massachusetts residents experiences hunger. There are local solutions: food pantries, meal programs, farm and garden initiatives, food rescue, health center hunger prevention, community supported agriculture, and child nutrition programs. This walk helps to fund them.
On Sunday, May 6, a group of TPCUU Walkers will participate in this worthwhile event to combat hunger. If you are interested in being one of them, please sign up to join our TPCUU team. If you have questions, please contact team captain Joy Martin.

West Roxbury / Roslindale Interfaith Conversations on Race: Forum with the Boston Globe Spotlight Team
2018-05-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Church Sanctuary, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
This Forum is the most recent in a series of West Roxbury / Roslindale Interfaith Conversations on Race, co-sponsored by Holy Name Church, Stratford Street Church, Temple Hillel B’Nai Torah, and Theodore Parker Unitarian Universalist Church.
The event brings Boston Globe reporters Nicole Dungca, Liz Kowalczyk, and Adrian Walker to discuss the recent Globe Spotlight series, “Boston. Racism. Image. Reality.” The focus of this conversation will be on issues relevant to our southwest Boston neighborhoods. Come to hear the reporters and to dialogue with neighbors and friends on the critical issues of race in our daily lives.

"Do You Wonder How We Got Here?" Session 5
2018-04-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Please see April 2 event listing for details.

No Mas Muertes / No More Deaths
2018-04-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Temple Hillel B’nai Torah, West Roxbury, MA, 02132
Theodore Parker Church and Temple Hillel B’nai Torah will cohost a slide show and conversation with eyewitness representatives of borderland activist groups working to support those crossing the U.S. border in the Southwest. Join us this Sunday, April 29, from 4:30-6:00 pm at Temple HBT for more information on this important work. Click here for flyer.

"Do You Wonder How We Got Here?" Session 4
2018-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

"Third Tuesday" Social Hour
2018-04-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Eat with Jack O’Neill, 1885 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
We gather informally on the third Tuesday of each month at Eat with Jack O’Neill, a pub/restaurant down the street from the church. It’s an opportunity to get to know each other socially — no agenda, no church business, no RSVP needed.

"Do You Wonder How We Got Here?" Session 3
2018-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

Discussion with UU Urban Ministry
2018-04-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Discussion about the many connections between Theodore Parker Church and the UU Urban Ministry. Marvin Venay from the UUUM and TPC community members will share experiences and ideas.

Music on Centre: Crys Matthews in Concert
2018-04-14 20:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Music on Centre presents singer-songwriter Crys Matthews in concert. Crys not only wowed the attendees of the regional Folk Conference but also won the national NewSong Competition, earning her an appearance at the famed Sundance Film Festival. Check out her TED talk to see and hear her in action.
You will not want to miss this opportunity to see Crys and be able to say you “knew her when.” For more information, contact Carol Allen.

Spring Clean-Up
2018-04-14 10:30 - 16:00 | Theodore Parker Church yard, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, 02132, United States
Please join other church volunteers in a spring cleanup of the church grounds on Saturday, April 14, between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Besides raking and trash pickup, if the weather is great, the work could include waxing the Parker statue and fence painting. Rain date: after church on April 15.

Getting to Know UU
2018-04-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
This informal class is for newcomers to Theodore Parker Church who are interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalism and TPC. We especially recommend attending if you are thinking of becoming a member. Childcare and breakfast are provided. RSVP to the church office.

"Do You Wonder How We Got Here?" Session 2
2018-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Massachusetts
Please see event listing on April 2.
