THEODORE PARKER CHURCH

Getting to Know UU
2018-04-14 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

"Artist Way" Potluck
2018-04-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Massachusetts
Tom Keydel is hosting an arts community potluck dinner for Theodore Parker Church members. Tom’s goal is to create support for those who are actively pursuing some artistic goals and who are looking to share their passion with others.
There will be a few ice-breaking activities and plenty of time to chat and catch up on what TPC members are trying to do with their creative interests. Attendance is limited to 30 people.
RSVP and get details by clicking here.

Meditation Session
2018-04-04 19:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
The meditation group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The group is taking a break this winter and resumes on April 4. We read a short poem and then share silent meditation time together for about 25 minutes. All are welcome to drop in.

"Do You Wonder How We Got Here?"
2018-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
The Adult Religious Exploration Committee invites you to study the evolution of Unitarian Universalism through the 20th century in a five-session workshop to be held on April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, in the parish hall parlor from 7 to 8:30 p.m.The workshop will be co-led by church members Jessica Mink and David Parke. Our text will be the new two-volume work, A Documentary History of Unitarianism Universalism, edited by by Dan McKanan of Harvard Divinity School (Boston: Skinner House Books, 2017). At the first session, we will review potential topics for discussion from the books.Click here for additional information concerning this interesting workshop. We hope to see many of you at the first session!
The new books are $20 per volume. We will mostly be using the second, but the first is useful, too. You can order your own copies or pay Jessica Mink at coffee hour and she’ll pick them up at the UUA bookstore.

Third Tuesdays Social Hour
2018-03-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Eat with Jack O’Neill, 1885 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Please join our TPC friends (old and new) on Tuesday, March 20, at 5 p.m. at Eat with Jack O’Neill (down the street from the church) for our monthly Third Tuesdays Social Hour. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another on a more personal level, separate from church business and the good work we do with such energy and commitment. Everyone is welcome. Drop by if you can — no need to RSVP. Questions? Contact Gretchen Dietz

Introduction to Implicit Racial Bias Workshop
2018-03-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Stan Gross, Kendra PeloJoaquin, and Cindy Bergeron are hosting a workshop about implicit racial bias. Everyone has implicit racial bias. It involves our habitual thinking and takes hard work to change.
We invite you to join us to learn more about implicit racial bias and an upcoming five-session workshop designed to reduce it. The series has been envisioned by Stan Gross and will be facilitated by Stan, Kendra, and Cindy. This introduction will be Sunday, March 11, 12:00 to 1:30 in the parish hall parlor (but we will schedule the workshops with participants). If you have questions, please contact Stan, Kendra, or Cindy.

Fellowship Fest!
2018-03-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Join us as we kick off the Pledge Drive with a great party, the Annual Fellowship Fest. We will be rocking the parish hall on Saturday night March 10 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Wine, beer, and soft drinks will be provided. A DJ (Billy Parker) will be on hand for music and dancing – send your playlist requests to Rev. Anne. Games and prizes are part of the festivities. Please bring your favorite hors d’oeuvres to share. This has traditionally been a time when many attendees dress up, but don’t fret; anything goes, tux to blue jeans — be creative. It’s having fun that counts! See you there.

Pledge Drive and Stewardship Infosession
2018-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
The church’s annual pledge drive to raise funds for the 2018-2019 operating budget begins on Sunday, March 4. During fellowship hour, the new Stewardship Team will host an information session to explain the changes that will take place for this year’s drive and answer questions about the pledge drive goals and procedures.

Racial Justice Task Force
2018-02-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
In these difficult times, what gives you hope in Theodore Parker Church’s commitment to work for racial justice? Please mark your calendar for February 25, noon-1:30 p.m. in the parish hall parlor to share ideas and find hope in the work being done. Everyone in the Theodore Parker Church community is invited. Snacks to share are welcome, and of course bring your own lunch if you prefer.Questions and suggestions? Email Mark Bauer or Claire Barker.

Film Series: Dismantling White Supremacy
2018-02-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Jamaica Plain UU Church, Eliot St. at the Monument
The next film in our collaborative series with First Church Jamaica Plain will be Friday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO envisions the book James Baldwin never finished, a radical narration about race in America, using the writer’s original words, as read by actor Samuel L. Jackson.

"Third Tuesdays" Social Hour
2018-02-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Eat with Jack O’Neill, 1885 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Please join our TPC friends (old and new) at Eat with Jack O’Neill (down the street from the church) for our monthly Third Tuesdays Social Hour. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another on a more personal level, separate from church business and the good work we do with such energy and commitment. Everyone is welcome. Drop by if you can — no need to RSVP. Questions? Contact Gretchen Dietz.

True Stories About Race
2018-02-17 16:00 - 17:15 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Our continuing series in partnership with Temple Hillel B’nai Torah, “True Stories about Race,” urges us to share stories that have moved us, as stories bring about the possibility of reconciliation through the creation of empathy. In a series of monthly sessions, we seek out, share, and listen to true stories of what it means, or has meant, to be black or brown in America. The format is a discussion based on stories that have moved us personally, facilitated by Josh Frank, a former teacher and administrator in racially diverse school districts and a member of a local synagogue. The series meets on the third Saturday of the month from 4 to 5:15 p.m. in the parlor. The next session is February 17; no RSVP or preparation necessary. If you have questions, contact Mark Bauer or Josh Frank.

Parlor Talk: Stories About Theodore Parker
2018-02-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
The Rev. Mark Harris, professor of Unitarian Universalist history and an avid history buff, will join us for the first of our spring Parlor Talk series to share his knowledge and stories about our own Theodore Parker. If you’re new, you may wonder who the guy really was! And, if you’ve been here a while but are still curious to know more, plan to join us. We’ll have light refreshments and lots of history to share.

Meditation Session
2018-02-07 19:00 - 19:30, 2018-01-17 19:00 - 19:30, 2018-01-03 19:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
The meditation group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. We read a short poem and then share silent meditation time together for about 25 minutes. All are welcome to drop in.

Film: Hope in a Changing Climate
2018-01-21 12:15 - 13:15 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Brian Cartwright will show a short film, “Hope in a Changing Climate,” and lead a discussion about methods of ecological restoration for degraded lands around the world.
The filmmaker is John D. Liu, who founded a global organization called Ecosystem Restoration Camps. His vision is to set up camps in locations where volunteers learn by restoring damaged and degraded landscapes to health and productivity. John has been learning and documenting methods for this kind of restoration over the past twenty years in collaboration with governments and environmental organizations.
The 25-minute film documents the project that first got him involved in this work. Spearheaded by scientists and the Chinese government, the farmers and livestock herders of a remote area were mobilized to work on a massive landscape repair project, motivated by a commitment that they would be the beneficiaries of the results. Those results were miraculous, and provided John the inspiration to promote ecosystem restorations in Rwanda, India, Somalia, and other locations.
The film can also be seen online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLdNhZ6kAzo

Concert: Music for Food
2018-01-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Church Sanctuary, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Theodore Parker Church member Damien Francoeur-Krzyzek will be joined by string players from New England Conservatory to present an evening of chamber music by Beethoven, Brahms and Bloch. All proceeds from the concert benefit Roslindale Food Pantry.
The concert starts at 7:30pm on Saturday, January 20th.
View a PDF of the concert flyer HERE.

Game Night
2018-01-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Please join us for our first game night of 2018 next Saturday, January 20, at 6 p.m. in the parish hall parlor. This is a multigenerational event, and all are welcome. Bring your favorite games, cash (small bills) for ordering pizza, a snack, dessert or drink (optional), and friends (optional).

True Stories About Race
2018-01-20 16:00 - 17:15 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Our continuing conversation series in partnership with Temple Hillel B’nai Torah, “True Stories about Race,” urges us to share stories that have moved us, as stories bring about the possibility of reconciliation through the creation of empathy. In a series of monthly sessions, we seek out, share, and listen to true stories of what it means, or has meant, to be black or brown in America. The format is a discussion based on stories that have moved us personally, facilitated by Josh Frank, a former teacher and administrator in racially diverse school districts and a member of a local synagogue. The series meets on the third Saturday of the month from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. in the parlor. The next session is January 20; no RSVP or preparation necessary. If you have questions, contact Mark Bauer or Josh Frank.

Social Justice Reflection and Potluck Supper
2018-01-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
All are invited to a potluck supper and reflection on social justice sponsored by the Social Action Committee on Friday, January 19 beginning at 6 p.m. in the parish hall.

"Third Tuesdays" Social Hour
2018-01-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Eat with Jack O’Neill, 1885 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Drop by Eat with Jack O’Neill (down the street from the church) for our monthly, agenda-free social hour. All are welcome.

Christmas Day Pot Luck Dinner
2017-12-25 13:30 - 16:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Our Caring Ministry Team is sponsoring a Christmas Day pot luck! All are invited to join the festivities ̶ families, singles, couples, your special friend who wants to be with you! We’ll gather in the parish hall between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. for a sit down dinner together starting at 2:00. We expect to end around 4:00. If you are interested, please email Nancy Wilber or Jen Buchwald by December 15. Please include food restrictions/preferences. Assuming enough interest in the pot luck, we’ll post sign ups for food and other contributions around the 15th. We’re looking forward to spending the holiday with our Theodore Parker Church friends!

Winter Solstice Luminaria in Roslindale
2017-12-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Roslindale Square
On Winter Solstice, Thursday, December 21, stroll among 500 glowing lumieres in Adams Park, Sophia’s Grotto, and the Roslindale business district. Sing with us at 6:30 p.m. in Adams Park. Song books will be available to share. Luminaria is an opportunity to bring together members of our community across cultures and faiths to share observation of the longest night and the new lengthening of days. Volunteers welcome and needed for preparing candles (12/13), singing rehearsal (12/15) and placing and lighting lumieres (12/21). Contact Karen Kirchoff to inquire.

Third Tuesdays Social Hour
2017-12-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Eat with Jack O’Neill, 1885 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Please join our TPC friends (old and new) on the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at Eat with Jack O’Neill (down the street from the church) for beverages and socializing. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another on a more personal level, separate from church business and the good work we do with such energy and commitment. Everyone is welcome.
Please drop by — no need to RSVP. If you have questions, please contact Gretchen Dietz.

A Series of Conversations: True Stories about Race
2017-12-16 16:00 - 17:15 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
We offer our continuing series, “True Stories about Race,” in partnership with Temple Hillel B’nai Torah. This series urges us to share stories that have moved us, as stories bring about the possibility of reconciliation through the creation of empathy. In a series of monthly sessions, we seek out, share, and listen to true stories of what it means, or has meant, to be black or brown in America. The format is a discussion based on stories that have moved us personally, facilitated by Josh Frank, a former teacher and administrator in racially diverse school districts and a member of a local synagogue. The series meets on the third Saturday of the month from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. in the parlor. The next session is December 16. No RSVP or preparation necessary. If you have questions, contact Mark Bauer or Josh Frank.

Meditation Session
2017-12-13 19:00 - 19:30 | Massachusetts
The meditation group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. The next meeting is December 13 in the parish hall parlor. We read a short poem and then share silent meditation time together for about 25 minutes. All are welcome to drop in.

Black Nativity with the UU Urban Ministry
2017-12-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Paramount Theater, Boston
Join the UU Urban Ministry for the 3:30 p.m. matinee of Black Nativity, Langston Hughes’ gospel play of joy, hope, and liberation at the Paramount Theater. Black Nativity retells the Christmas story through Gospel music, blues, and African-inspired dance. Tickets are still available at emersonparamount.com.
Barry Gaither, founder and director of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, will join us for a reception in the lounge at the Paramount at 2:15 p.m. to share the history of Black Nativity in Boston and how the show is mounted every year entirely with local adults and children. Click here for more details, or contact Claire Barker, especially if you’re coming to the 2:15 reception.
“Enfolding us in its joyously affirmative embrace, Black Nativity simply lifts the spirit, in every sense of that word.” — Boston Globe

Fighting Anti-Muslim Discrimination
2017-12-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Harvard Law School, Hauser Hall 102 Malkin Classroom, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Come hear from Jewish Voice for Peace, the Muslim Justice League, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, as they discuss various ways to challenge the rampant anti-Muslim policies and rhetoric we see today, encapsulated in the attempts at a “Muslim Ban”. The Theodore Parker Church Social Action Committee is co-sponsoring this event.
