For the time being, all Arlington Street-sponsored meetings and events will be shifted to an online format or postponed. Know that these are temporary measures! This coronavirus, too, shall pass.
Congregational Events & Announcements
Find Arlington Street on Zoom
All upcoming events (with the exception of Sunday worship) will meet in Arlington Street's dedicated Zoom room. Join any of the events below with video at https://zoom.us/j/8958866876 or participate by phone by dialing (929) 436-2866. For either option, the meeting ID is always 895 886 6876. If you do not have the Zoom app, you will be asked to download it. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter the ID number when asked. If you'd like to learn more about Zoom, please click here.
It's Tea Time! You Are Invited!
Wednesday, April 1st ~ 4:00 pm
Join Rev. Beth and Rev. Kim for a Virtual Tea Party (BYOT!) We'll suggest a prompt for conversation and enjoy one another's company. All are welcome!
Buddha's Belly ~ The Buddhist Book Discussion and Arlington Street Meditation Center
Tuesday, April 14th ~ 6:00 pm
Buddha's Belly and Arlington Street Meditation Center (feel free to come to one or both) meet via Zoom every 2nd and 4th Tuesday.
6:00 Buddha's Belly: Buddha's Belly is our book discussion group that explores a variety of books from Buddhist teachings. At our next gathering, we'll begin reading Barry Boyce's In the Face of Fear: Buddhist Wisdom for Challenging Times. Please read through Part One ~ "Beyond Denial: Seeing Things as They Really Are." All are welcome!
7:00 Arlington Street Meditation Center: Our gathering includes seated meditation, a brief reading from Buddhist teachings, and conversation. Beginners and experienced meditators from all traditions (or none!) are warmly welcome.
If you'd like to print out the words to the Mettā (Lovingkindness) phrases, which we repeat together at the close of the Arlington Street Meditation Center gathering, you'll find them here. If you don't, no worries; even if you don't know them as we begin, you'll know them by the time we finish!
Indulge 2020 - Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Saturday, March 28th ~ 6:30-8:30 pm, Arlington Street Church
Please join us as we celebrate the Superheroes of Arlington Street Church. This special event will honor two local groups that do immeassurable good in the community, and we'll raise money for the work that Arlington Street does every year. Live auctions and raffles will ratchet up the fun, and of course, there will be food and drinks for all to enjoy. Everyone is encouraged to dress as their favorite hero! Buy your tickets in the parish hall today or at http://tinyurl.com/Indulge2020!
Arlington Street Church Corporation Meeting
Sunday, March 29th ~ 12:30 pm, Hunnewell Chapel
1. Nominations*
Delegates for General Assembly
Mandarr Brandi
Tina Rose
Philip Roberts
Julia Simon (Alternate)
UU Urban Ministry
George Whitehouse
Jon Ellertson
Shane McBride
2. New Members*
3. Pru Report
4. Treasurer Report
5. Foundation Report
6. Ministers' Report
* Indicates vote required
Davíd Carrasco ~ Toni Morrison Stories: Goodness and Mercy and Mexico
Sunday, March 29th ~ 2:00 pm, Sanctuary
Mexican-American anthropologist and historian of religion Davíd Carrasco was a close personal friend of the late American novelist Toni Morrison. Davíd is creating a very special multi-media presentation about her life and work. Please save the date and stay tuned for more details!
Nano Stern @ Boston
Saturday, April 4th ~ 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Join us for an immersive Latin American night full of powerful sounds from renowned Chilean artist Nano Stern. Nano's path as an artist follows richly crafted song lines laid by his family and his Chilean musical ancestry and unites those with a sound that is utterly fresh and relevant. The confluence of recent student and environmental political events in Chile and Nano's rise as an articulate writer and performer have, much to his chagrin, positioned him as the voice of a newly politicized Chilean generation. The night will begin with an opening performance by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, Andrea Cruz, who was recently featured in the Tiny Desk Concert Series from NPR Music.
Meet ASC Connections Fair
Sunday, April 5th ~ 12:30 pm, Parish Hall
"Love is the spirit of this congregation, and service is our gift."
Let's get excited to:
• Deepen our connections to Arlington Street Church
• Discover how each of us can further engage in the great work of this spiritual community
• Join a group to honor our covenant of service to the church
Immediately following the service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, you are invited to the Arlington Street Church Connections Fair! All of the committees, teams, groups, and other organizations that serve and support our congregation are invited to participate. It's not a meeting; it's a party to speed-match your passions to your service!
The service begins when the service ends!
The Wednesdays: T.S. Eliot
Wednesdays, April 8th and April 29th ~ 3:00 – 5:00 pm
The Vendome, 160 Commonwealth Ave. (tell the doorman you're there to see Professor Helms)
Join Prof. Alan and Rev. Kim for two afternoons on the early poetry of T. S. Eliot. In the first, we'll discuss four poems from Eliot's first book (called simply "Prufrock"): "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," "Portrait of a Lady," "Preludes," and "Rhapsody on a Windy Night." In the second meeting, in a complete departure from our usual practice, Professor Alan will give a substantial lecture on "The Waste Land," which is widely regarded as one of the most important poems of the 20th century. There will be time at the end reserved for questions and conversation. Come one, come all: Everybody is welcome!
Spiritual Passion: Unitarian Universalist Association Common Read An Indigenous People's History of the United States
Sunday April 19th ~ 12:45 pm, Hunnewell Chapel
Join Rev. Kim and the Transformation Team for Racial Justice for a discussion of this year's UU Common Read. Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz's An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States centers the story, experiences, and perspectives of Indigenous peoples. There's also An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People, adapted from Dunbar-Ortiz by Jean Mendoza and Debbie Reese. We envision an intergenerational conversation; we hope everyone will read along and join in this important conversation! If you need help getting a copy of the book, email transformation@ascboston.org. All are welcome!
Delegates Needed for General Assembly Meeting
June 24-28th~ Providence, RI
Are you a voting member of the congregation planning on attending the Unitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly in Providence, RI (either in person or online) this year? If your answer is yes, would you consider serving our beloved spiritual community as a delegate? The Nominating Committee will be submitting the names of five delegates to represent our congregation at this year's meeting. Please visit the Welcome Table after the service for more information. Thank you!
UUA General Assembly ~ Register Now and Save!
June 24-28th ~ Providence, RI
Experience all of the amazing opportunities to enhance your faith and connect with other Unitarian Universalists. General Assembly offers workshops, programs, and lectures customized and created for spiritual growth and development. You don't want to miss this incredible opportunity. Registration is now open at uua.org/ga/registration. Watch the video! https://vimeo.com/386281324
Welcome to AmazonSmile!
Thank you for supporting Arlington Street Church! If you're shopping on Amazon, always start at smile.amazon.com, type in Arlington Street Church, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases! Thank you!
Share Our Space!
If you're part of another organization or business that's looking for meeting space, a gathering place, or the use of a commercial kitchen, we'd love to welcome them to Arlington Street Church! Please be in touch with Rev. Kim at office@ASCBoston.org.
Looking to Get Involved?
Are you looking for a fun way to offer service and to meet and greet others in our congregation? If so, consider joining the greeters, ushers, or video team who all support the Sunday service! It's great for both newcomers and longtime congregants to get involved. Please see Queen Cheryl, Kevin Tyrrell, or Art Nava, or email ushers@ASCBoston.org.
Have You Remembered Arlington Street with a Legacy Gift?
If our spiritual home is among the beneficiaries listed in your will, living trust, 401K, etc., the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in New York will donate ten percent of the value of our gift to us now! How great is that?! (In case you're wondering, someone left them an oil well!) Please click here!
For more information, please see Rev. Kim, Art Nava, or our treasurer, Liz Teixeira (or write her at treasurer@ASCBoston.org). There's $1 million in the kitty, but we need to act fast! Please and thank you!
Parking Spaces in Alley - No Parking 24/7
Just a reminder, parking spaces 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8 are unavailable at any time Monday through Saturday. Fortunately there are several low cost options nearby including 10 St. James, the Common Garage (ask about coupon books at their office) and along Arlington Street after 7pm.