THEODORE PARKER CHURCH

Music on Centre presents the Heather Pierson Duo
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Theodore Parker Church parish hall, 70 Corey St., West Roxbury, Massachusetts, 02132
Back at MoC by popular demand, the Heather Pierson Duo comes to us from Maine, bringing their lively and diverse repertoire of ragtime, traditional, jazzy folk and original songs of unity and peace. Heather’s inspiring live performances with bassist/guitarist Shawn Nadeau pulsate with the grooves of New Orleans, the beauty of Appalachia, and Sunday-go-to-meeting celebration. Whether playing stride piano, strumming a banjo or her late father’s Gibson, wielding a melodica, or singing the blues, the many iterations of Heather Pierson unite in a unite in a warm and genuine presence, both onstage and off.
Admission $25, $10 for under age 21. The show begins at 7:30. Doors open at 7 pm. Email to reserve your seat, musiconcentre@gmail.com
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Family Game Night
2026-02-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-08 18:00 - 20:00
Please join us in the parish hall for an evening of board game fun. Bring your favorite game to share, or just show up ready to play. While this event is focused on the children and families of our congregation, folks of all ages are welcome and encouraged to join in. Pizza and drinks will be provided — RSVPs to Rose are welcome!

Music on Centre presents Danielle Miraglia and Rupert Wates
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30
Skillfully mixing blues and Americana, Danielle Miraglia comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson, an infectious stomp-box rhythm, harmonica, and tunes ranging from heartfelt to socially conscious. She started out as a blues picker, then a rocking electric guitar player in a band, and now focusing on solo acts that highlight both her instrumental and vocal skills and her musical storytelling.
“Straddling the line where folk/roots meets rock/blues, Miraglia has a voice that can go from a raspy come-hither purr to an Etta James-esque powerhouse belt, although she may be best known for her lead thumb — a heavy, thumping strike on her Gibson that’s backdrop percussion in itself.” Lauren Daley, The Boston Globe
“Danielle Miraglia is like a musical butterfly who’s been granted many metamorphoses.” www.daniellem.com
Rupert Wates is a London-born, award-winning songwriter now living in the US who has released eleven albums with his haunting melodic brand of acoustic art-folk, earning airplay across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Israel, and Australia. In the U.S. he started winning awards in 2018, first the New Folk artist at Kerrville Festival and later at national Folk Alliance conferences, totaling about 50 awards so far. His songwriting, which features stories of the true lives of everyday people and his own personal perspective, is enhanced by his haunting melodic vocal style and down to earth stage presence. www.rupertwatesmusic.com
Admission $25, $15 for under age 21. Email to reserve your seat, musiconcentre@gmail.com
Doors open at 7 pm.
Concert flier PDF here.

Mandorla Music presents Brooke Sofferman's Adventure Time
2026-03-21 20:00 - 22:00
Mandorla Music productions returns to TPC on Sunday 3/21 at 8 PM with drummer and composer Brooke Sofferman. His five releases as a leader have earned rave reviews from publications like the Boston Globe and Downbeat, and he’s in demand as a sideman locally and in New York. He has been teaching at his alma mater, the New England Conservatory of Music, for 20 years, in addition to teaching posts at Berklee and UMass Boston. He’s joined in Adventure Time by alto saxophonist Rick Stone, guitarist Nate Radley, and bassist Sean Farias. Together, they play energetic and creative modern jazz, both original compositions and inventive arrangements.
$15 in advance here, $20 at the door. Students/fixed income $10, kids under 18 free at the door. TPC community members can use code TPC at checkout to save 15% on advance tickets. Note that this discount applies to advance tix only.

RE Community Game Night
2026-03-27 18:00 - 20:00
Please join us for this evening of board game fun. Bring your favorite game to share, or just show up ready to play. While this event is focused on the children and families of our congregation, folks of all ages are welcome and encouraged to join in. Pizza and drinks will be provided — RSVPs to Rose are welcome!

Plazuelas Pupusas Dinner Party
2026-04-11 18:00 - 20:00
Please join the Plazuelas Parker Project in the parish hall for a Spring Celebration of our sibling relationship with Plazuelas, El Salvador. Enjoy a delicious dinner of bean and cheese pupusas, chicken, black beans, rice, curtido (Salvadoran-style coleslaw), conchas (sweet bread), and hibiscus tea.
Suggested donation $20 per person (CASH ONLY). No charge for children. No one turned away.
Click here to sign up. Please sign up by April 6! For more information, please email Kit Shaw

Adult Religious Education: Finding Our UU Values
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:00
What values and principles guide your decisions in life? What does the UU tradition and larger body hold as values? Come dive into these questions on April 12, 2-4 pm, in a conversation led by Jake Bitner. We will use both UU frameworks and therapeutic tools to help us clarify what values each of us hold as individuals in community.
Email Jake (kjbitner@gmail.com) with any questions.

Music on Centre presents the Clements Brothers
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:30
These New England identical twins are taking the folk and acoustic scene by storm. With roots, rock, jazz, and classical influences, George (on guitar) and Charles (on bass) captivate listeners with their blended voices and their song writing sensibilities. After touring internationally with a well-known grass roots band, they morphed into a duo highlighting their brotherly harmonies and exceptional songwriting. Come see them before they become inaccessible for smaller venues.
theclementsbrothers.com
Agent’s email for further info: ethanr@leapfrogbooking.com
Admission $25, $15 for under age 21. Email to reserve your seat, musiconcentre@gmail.com
Doors open at 7 pm.

Spirituality of Aging Conversation
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:30
By popular request, this monthly walk-in group will have its first meeting for all those 65 years and older. Based on the positive themes from Rebecca Priest’s gerotranscendence class last December, it is an opportunity for seniors to explore this creative time of life. The group will be run by Ruth Kahn and Mary Sarin.
The Sunday dates are April 26, 2-3:30; May 31, 2:00-3:30; and June 14, *3:00-4:30. (*Note that the last meeting is one hour later, due to the Ice Cream Social on the last day of services.) No need to sign up.

Music on Centre presents Kerri Powers
2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:30
With her powerful voice and prodigious guitar skills, Kerri Powers can do it all — blues, soul, original folk rock, and even a twang of country folk.
Kerri was a regular in her teens and twenties in New England, then took time off to raise a family. In 2014, she jumped back into the music scene and has been unstoppable ever since. Her album “Love Is Why” hit the Roots Music Report Chart as the #1 Acoustic Blues Album in 2023, and her single, “When it Rains,” held the #1 spot for rock song for several weeks.
Kerri not only plays the usual clubs and festivals around the country; she also teaches at WUMB’s Summer Acoustic Music Week.
Admission $25, $15 for under age 21. Email to reserve your seat, musiconcentre@gmail.com
Doors open at 7 pm.
Download concert flyer here.

Plant Sale
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00
Our annual Plant Sale returns!
The event inside the parish hall features:

Plants from local gardens
Gently used garden tools and books – “Ask a master gardener” table
Hot dogs and homemade baked goods

Bring your friends and family – View our beautiful Tiffany windows.
The Plant Sale continues on Sunday, May 17 after the worship service.
Download the Plant Sale flyer here.
