THEODORE PARKER CHURCH

Game Night
2018-05-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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 | MA
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 | MA
Please see event listing on April 2.

"Artist Way" Potluck
2018-04-07 18:00 - 19:30 | MA
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 | 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).
