Post-Solstice Potluck Supper
2018-06-27 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Let’s celebrate (albeit a few days late) the beginning of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Bring whatever is easy, and we’ll have some music, reflection, festivity, and family-friendly fun.

Ingathering Worship Service
2018-06-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Church Sanctuary, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
We gather after our summer hiatus. All are invited to bring waters from their summer — from a distant ocean to your back garden.

Social Action Committee meeting
2018-07-12 19:15 - 20:30 | email for location: office@tparkerchurch.org, United States

Standing Committee meeting
2018-07-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

The Third Reconstruction Book Group
2018-07-17 19:00 - 20:15 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Molly Schen and Cindy Bergeron have formed a group to explore the Rev. William Barber’s book, The Third Reconstruction: Moral Mondays, Fusion Politics, and the Rise of a New Justice Movement. The book examines how Barber’s Poor People’s Campaign was accomplished in North Carolina as he attempts to expand it across the country. “The book should be read by anyone who cares about the unfinished human rights revolution in the United States.” All are welcome, whether or not you have read the book.

Vespers service
2018-07-18 19:00 - 19:45, 2018-08-29 19:00 - 19:45 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Vespers services are informal, lay-led gatherings for worship and reflection held periodically throughout the summer. They take place ion Wednesday evenings n the parish hall parlor. If you are interested in organizing or leading such a service, please contact Mark Bauer.

Vespers service
2018-08-01 19:00 - 19:45 | Massachusetts

Potluck Gathering
2018-08-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Please join us for another summer gathering on August 12. Bring whatever is easy and we’ll have some music, reflection, festivity, and fun — family-friendly, 6 p.m. in the parish hall.

Vespers service: Joy and Gratitude
2018-08-15 19:00 - 19:45 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Joy and Gratitude: An offering that returns to us multiplied
Bring your offering, too — something that reminds you of being in a state of joy or gratitude. Or just bring your imagination. We will inspire each other with images, poetry, music, and a bit of fun. Nancy Wilber will lead the service

Congregational Meeting & Potluck
2018-09-16 23:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
We will gather after the service for a potluck lunch and meeting about building projects on the horizon.
MATTERS TO BE UNDERTAKEN
The purpose of the meeting will be to vote to approve the following two expenditures under the capital budget:

$66,000 to replace the roofs of the sanctuary and parish hall
$20,000 for structural repairs in the sanctuary.

Please plan to attend this important meeting. Watch for more information in the coming weeks.

Introductory Gentle Yoga Classes
2018-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Yoga teacher Keith Beasley is offering two introductory, complementary yoga classes on Thursday, September 20 and 27 at 10 a.m. After attending one or both free classes, if enough people are interested in continuing, he will schedule a series of classes at TPC. The cost for the series would be $10/class.Classes would last about 75 minutes.
The main part of the class will be a combination of yoga postures and breathing exercises. Relaxation exercises will also be a part of the class. Feel free to email (keithbeasley7@gmail.com) or call (617-462-2699) with any questions.
Keith Beasley has been studying and practicing yoga since 1990, teaching for more than 10 years, and is registered as a teacher with the Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 200). He teaches a wide variety of classes with students ranging in age from 3-90, some with various physical and cognitive limitations. Keith’s goal is to make yoga accessible to all persons so they can experience its positive benefits.

Implicit Racial Bias Workshops
2018-10-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Church members and friends are invited to an overview from noon until 1 p.m. on October 14 to learn about implicit racial biases. The first workshop will immediately follow this overview from 1 to 2 p.m. Subsequent workshops will be scheduled from noon to 2 pm on October 21, October 28, and November 4. Stan Gross, Kendra Pelojoaquin, and Cindy Bergeron will lead the workshops, which will introduce ways of gaining awareness of these often hidden biases and include preparation for efforts to revise them.

Potluck Gathering
2018-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Join us for an evening of food and conversation to help manage our concerns and restore our spirits. Let’s try vegetarian fare this time, please!

Music on Centre: Mustard's Retreat with Marcia Feldman
2018-10-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Mustard’s Retreat had been performing as a duo for about 40 years all across the United States when they became a trio by adding the glorious voice of Libby Glover, long-time friend and musical collaborator. The duo, consisting of David Tamulevich and Michael Hough, has always been known for their skill in combining original witty and whimsical songs with other creations that are insightful and profound. Tamulevich describes their sound as “defiantly hopeful”.
Playing different combinations of guitar, dulcimer, pennywhistle, harmonica and vocals, the trio continues that tradition with perfection. Since the release of the trio’s CD, called “Make Your Own Luck”, the group has been receiving even more national attention, with the CD listed as # 6 in the country on the Folk DJ chart. Two of the songs that are hitting the mark are “Make Your Own Luck,” a bouncy, optimistic piece of advice, and “I’m Gonna Walk It,” a song by Ellie Grace about the Women’s March.
An earlier song, “Ours is a Simple Faith,” is often used as an affirmation of peace and justice in places of worship and other organizations. Their songs are appropriate for all ages, including a funny little ditty called “It’s Got Teeth.”
The opening act is Marcia Feldman, an accomplished guitarist and singer from Westwood. She has produced four recordings; Stand Up, Believe in Spring, Hospice Music and Between the Worlds. In addition to her versatile vocal style, she plays soothing classical guitar music at the bedside for people at the end of life to ease their final days and runs a palliative care program in a retirement village. She also performs in churches and coffeehouses in Massachusetts where she is sought after for her haunting and elegant vocal style.
Theodore Parker Church Parish Hall, 1859 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Tickets: $20 for adults; $10 for 21 and under; $40 family maximum
Reservations: musiconcentre@gmail.com or call 617-327-0542
Desserts and beverages available before the show and during intermission.

Implicit Racial Bias Workshop
2018-10-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-10-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

Game Night
2018-10-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Massachusetts
Join us for Game Night on Friday, October 26 at 6 p.m. in the parish hall parlor. This is a multigenerational event, and all are welcome!
Please come and bring:

your favorite games
cash (small bills) for ordering pizza
a snack, dessert, or drink (optional)
friends (optional).

Immigrant Justice: Prophetic Witness in Dangerous Times -- 5th Annual Theodore Parker Lecture
2018-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Church Sanctuary, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Each year, Theodore Parker Church hosts a major lecture featuring a prominent faith leader offering a faith perspective on a timely issue. Rev. Kathleen McTigue, Director of the UU College of Social Justice of Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), will deliver this year’s lecture entitled, “Immigration Justice: Prophetic Witness in Dangerous Times.” Rev. McTigue will reflect on her program’s work with faith communities on immigration issues and, in particular, on her own accompaniment of detained migrants in multiple detention centers along the Mexico-U.S. border. Rev. McTigue will be available for an open question and answer session after her lecture followed by a reception in the church hall.
The lecture is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required.
Register here.

Fugue Music Concert
2018-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Theodore Parker Church sanctuary, 1859 Centre Street, West Roxbury, Massachusetts, 02132
Please join us for a performance by Fugue Mill on Sunday, October 28 at 7 p.m. in the Theodore Parker Church sanctuary. Fugue Mill performs an intriguing mix of jazz, bluegrass, folk, Celtic, and classical music. The ensemble is led by pianist, composer, and Berklee professor Mark Shilanksy, with Theodore Parker Church’s own Mark Poniatowski on bass. Suggested donation $20, $10 for students.

Concert: Clarone Clarinet Quartet
2018-11-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Theodore Parker Church sanctuary, 1859 Centre Street, West Roxbury, Massachusetts, 02132
The Clarone Clarinet Quartet will perform an eclectic program of classical music featuring works by the three Bs — Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms — as well as pieces by 20th-21st century composers Astor Piazzolla, Bela Bartok, and Armando Ghidoni.
The ensemble members are Stephen Bates, bass clarinet; Chester Brezniak, soprano clarinet; Karen Luttik, bass clarinet; and Julie Stuckenschneider, soprano clarinet. All are highly regarded as both musicians and teachers and have performed in orchestras and chamber groups around the globe. The range of voices of the four clarinets allows the group to play works written for orchestra, string quartet and piano which have been transcribed and arranged by various composers for the quartet.
$20 per ticket for adults; children and youth under 18 accompanied by a parent are free. Doors open at 7 p.m. The concert begins at 7:30. Refreshments will be available during the intermission. All proceeds will benefit Theodore Parker Church.

Racial Justice Task Force Meeting
2018-11-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Since we hung the Black Lives Matter banner in 2016, Theodore Parker Church has been a busy congregation living our faith through racial justice work: Film series…implicit bias workshop…tabling to engage our West Roxbury neighbors in conversation…Poor People’s Campaign…Interfaith Conversations on Race…and more; details on the church website.
What will the coming year hold for our racial justice involvement? Come and create the future! We’ll have our first meeting of the Racial Justice Task Force of the church year on Sunday, November 11 after social hour to share and brainstorm. All members and friends of Theodore Parker Church are invited. For details or more information, feel free to contact Claire Barker or Mark Bauer.

Winter Fair
2018-12-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Don’t miss West Roxbury’s best holiday shopping opportunity! Unique gifts for all ages, fine arts and crafts, holiday decorations, baked goods, and much more. All proceeds benefit the church.

Vespers Service
2018-12-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
‘Tis the season of hustle and bustle; but, knowing how it can overwhelm, we’re offering a time of quiet. We’ll gather in the parish hall parlor at 7 p.m. on December 5, 12, and 19 for some vespers music, readings, candlelight, and company. All are welcome.

Family Game Night
2019-01-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Massachusetts
Join us for Game Night on Friday, January 4 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.

Legislator Contact Training
2019-01-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Get a jump start on influencing legislation with the new Congress! The Social Action Committee is hosting a short session on how to make your values heard. Learn how we can create a TPC team of 5-minute legislative activists. We know it makes a difference. We will meet in the parish hall parlor.

Social Action Committee Potluck: Racial Equity in the Boston Public Schools
2019-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Your Social Action Committee will sponsor another in its series of Community Potlucks on Friday, January 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall parlor. The purpose of these potlucks is to help build community in our congregation around the “reaching out” aspect of our collective mission, and to connect it to our efforts to “reach in.”
Access to education is a critical issue for all youth and parents in the city. For those of us convinced of the “inherent worth of every person,” public support for an effective and equitable education system should be a priority, regardless of whether we have (or will have) children in the schools.
On January 11, we’ll break bread and create a circle for a facilitated discussion of education as a racial and social justice issue. Bring some food to share if you can. Childcare will be provided — email us by January 7 if you’ll be bringing children to the event.

Implicit Racial Bias: Introduction
2019-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
All members and friends are invited to learn about implicit racial biases on January 13 from noon to 1 p.m. in the parish hall parlor. This session also serves as an introduction for those planning to attend the workshop on February 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stan Gross and Kendra Pelojoaquin will lead the workshops, which will introduce ways of gaining awareness of these often hidden biases.
