THEODORE PARKER CHURCH

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

Youth Group Meeting
2017-06-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2017-06-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, 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

10th Annual Plant Sale
2017-05-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Theodore Parker Church yard, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, 02132, United States
The 10th Annual Theodore Parker Leaf and Petal Lovers’ Plant Sale is coming! Stop by the front yard on Saturday, May 27. We’ll be there from 9 a.m. until all plants have a good home. We will have flats of veggies, some herbs, and perennials from our own gardens. We will also sell baked goods. All proceeds support capital improvements scheduled for this year.

TPC Third Tuesdays at Jack's
2017-05-17 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.

Social Action Committee Meeting
2017-05-16 19:15 - 21:15 | email for location: office@tparkerchurch.org, United States

BYOC/T&B
2017-04-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
At this week’s Bring Your Own Coffee/Tea & Bible discussion led by Rev. Anne, we will look into Genesis Chapters 21-23 which cover, among other things, the testing of Abraham. Many of you may know that in Islam, Ishmael is the son who is at risk, not Isaac.

Wednesday Meditation Group
2017-04-12 19:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
The church meditation group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. We begin at 7 p.m. with a short poem, followed by silence (seated on chairs) for 25 minutes. We hope you will join us!

A Conversation with Black Lives Matter
2017-03-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Church Sanctuary, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Featured speakers: Martin Henson and Karlene Griffiths Sekou, BLM Boston
Space is limited! Register today!
Doors open at 4:30.
Presented by:

Racial Justice Task Force of Theodore Parker Unitarian Universalist Church
Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale
RISE (Roslindale is for Everyone)

Meeting on Becoming a Sanctuary Church
2017-03-12 12:00 - 13:30 | MA
A special meeting of the church membership will take place for the purpose of voting on whether Theodore Parker Church will become a Level 2 Sanctuary Church. This means the members will provide networking support for an individual or family in sanctuary at a Level 1 Sanctuary Church.

Spring Pledge Drive begins
2017-03-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Church Sanctuary, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Our worship service will celebrate giving. We will distribute pledge packets during fellowship hour.

Fellowship Fest
2017-03-11 18:00 - 21:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
And now for something completely different — we will kick off our spring pledge drive with a lively evening of good food, good conversation, a DJ, and a sock hop! Child care is available.

Social Action Committee meeting
2017-02-28 19:15 - 21:15 | MA

Property Management Committee meeting
2017-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

Standing Committee meeting
2017-02-13 19:30 - 21:00 | MA

Wonderful Wearables Clothing Exchange
2017-02-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Bring your unneeded clothing and take home some great new additions to your wardrobe! Items should be clean and in good repair – no stains, holes, missing buttons, etc.

Worship Service
2017-02-12 10:30 - 23:30 | MA
The sermon topic is “Choosing Compassion.”

Finance Committee meeting
2017-02-08 19:30 - 21:00 | MA

Meditation Session
2017-02-08 19:00 - 19:30 | Church Sanctuary, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

Religious Exploration Retreat
2017-02-05 11:45 - 15:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Our annual retreat for parents and volunteers of the Theodore Parker Church Religious Exploration program is right around the corner. This year Hannah Burr, local artist, writer and spiritual seeker, will lead us in some spiritual reflection and renewal. There will be time to deepen our connections with each other and discuss programming plans for the remainder of the year. The event will be catered, so no need to plan for lunch. Childcare will be provided by Elsie Dume and a team of youth.

Worship Service
2017-02-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Church Sanctuary, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
“Compassionate Resistance.” This service will be led by the Rev. Anne Bancroft. Our theme for the month of February is compassion. When so much around us suggests the need for Resistance, is it possible to remain compassionate?

Music and Worship Committee meeting
2017-02-04 09:00 - 10:30 | MA

Game Night
2017-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
All are welcome to join the Theodore Parker Church families for Game Night on Friday, February 3, starting at 6 p.m. in the parish hall. We are asking folks to bring cash for pizza, drinks, desserts, and other snacks. And, of course, games for all ages!

Membership Committee meeting
2017-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | MA

BYO Coffee/Tea with Rev. Anne
2017-02-02 08:00 - 09:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Join us for an informal get-together to share what’s on our minds and in our hearts.
