THEODORE PARKER CHURCH

Youth Group meeting
2017-09-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-06-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-06-11 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

Religious Education Committee Meeting
2017-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Join us to learn more about our classes and activities. Meet parents and congregants who help to run the program, and learn how you can get involved!

Racial Justice Drop-In
2017-09-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
There will be a Racial Justice Drop-In on Sunday, September 17, from 8:30 to10 a.m. in the parlor. It is open to everyone, and no RSVP needed. Children are welcome. Are there movies, books or articles that have struck a chord with you? Connections you’d like to make this year? Please come by for coffee and snacks and informal sharing of what’s on your mind.

Meditation Session
2017-09-13 19:00 - 19:30, 2017-08-23 19:00 - 19:30, 2017-08-09 19:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
The meditation group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. 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.

Book Discussion
2017-09-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
There will be a discussion of W.E.B. Du Bois’ Souls of Black Folks and bell hooks’ All About Love on Tuesday, September 12, 7-8:30 pm in the parish hall. This is just the beginning of our discussion of the summer readings; come with your initial thoughts and questions on these two books. If anybody would like to acquire copies, please see Molly Schen at coffee hour on 9/10/17 or email her.

Music & Worship Committee meeting
2017-09-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

Theodore Parker Singers ingathering & rehearsal
2017-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Church Sanctuary, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
The Theodore Parker Singers, led by Music Director Michael Johnson, welcomes new and returning singers to the first rehearsal of the church year. We don’t have auditions, but some group singing experience and ability to read music are helpful.

Summer Vespers
2017-08-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
The theme of our final vespers service of the summer will be “Theodore Parker Acts: His Fugitive Slave Act Resistance.” Julie McVay will share this exciting period in Boston’s history through the eyes of Rev. Theodore Parker and his secretary, Hannah Stevenson. We’ll end with a birthday cake to celebrate Teddy’s 157th birthday (August 24, 1810).

Communications Team meeting
2017-08-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2017-08-04 19:30 - 21:00 | email for location: office@tparkerchurch.org, United States

Third Tuesday Social Hour
2017-08-15 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,1885 Centre St., West Roxbury (down the street from the church). This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know each other 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 or Beth.

Membership Committee meeting
2017-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 | email for location: office@tparkerchurch.org, United States

Summer Vespers
2017-08-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2017-07-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
All are invited to our summer vespers services every other Wednesday evening in July and August. Meditation sessions take place on alternate Wednesdays.

TPC Third Tuesdays at Jack's
2017-07-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Eat with Jack O’Neill, 1885 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Everyone at TPC who’s interested and available is welcome to drop by our monthly agenda-free social hour. We convene on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 on the pub side of Eat with Jack O’Neill, just down Centre Street from the church. There’s no need to commit to every month or even RSVP — but if you have questions, please contact Gretchen or Beth.

Summer Vespers Service
2017-07-06 19:00 - 2017-07-19 20:00, 2017-07-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

Meditation session
2017-06-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2017-06-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

BYOC/T&B
2017-06-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
In our almost-weekly Bible class, we’re getting close to the end of Genesis, having met many familiar characters and not a few unknown but important ones. Let’s keep going with Joseph’s journey, through Chapter 44 or 45, as you are inclined. Newcomers always welcome.

Standing Committee meeting
2017-06-13 19:30 - 21:00 | email for location: office@tparkerchurch.org, United States

BYOC/T&B meeting
2017-06-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
This almost-weekly exploration of the book of Genesis is led by Rev. Anne. Coming up: the many adventures of Joseph! Genesis 37-40.

Tai Chi Class
2017-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
This six-week class offered by Body Mind Systems (MBS) group meets on Tuesdays through July 11. Theodore Parker Church members can choose a drop-in option. Participants don’t need to attend every class; one class is not needed for the others.

"Call to Arts" Banner Painting for General Assembly
2017-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
In collaboration with UU Young Adults for Climate Justice, UUA General Assembly Worship Arts Team, and Commit2Respond Climate Justice Campaign, we have been issued a call to make tree banners that will be used during this year’s General Assembly in New Orleans.
Rose Gallogly is organizing most of the art supplies and tree designs for our banner painting project. Donations of acrylic paints and/or paint brushes and/or tarps (to protect the church’s tables) are most welcome. You may be reimbursed for some of these materials. Come join the fun!

Essentrics Class: Aging Backwards
2017-06-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
This class offers a gentle but thorough workout for all ages which works every muscle, keeping the body flexible and strong, and countering the stiffening effects of aging. The next class is Monday, June 5, in the parish hall at Theodore Parker Church from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Please come a little early to sign in and bring an exercise mat and some water.

RE Committee meeting
2017-06-04 12:30 - 14:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
