Friday November 20, 2009 Go To Top 12:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Partnership of the Historic Bostons       Location: Conference Room   3:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Newsletter Publication Day       Contact: Ruth Owen          The newsletter for the following month will be posted on teh website and mailed to those who requested paper copies today.   7:00 PM  -  10:00 PM Allegra Martin       Contact: Allegra Martin   617-872-0461   allegramartin@gmail.com     Location: Hale Chapel Saturday November 21, 2009 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Choir rehearsal       Location: Sanctuary Sunday November 22, 2009 Go To Top 10:15 AM  -  10:45 AM Hymn Singing with Leo       Our Church Historian and former Director of Music will include a variety of music for congregational participation, discussion of the role of music in the service and music in various Church settings over its long history.     Location: Hale Chapel   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Thanksgiving Sunday     12:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Finding Yourself @ First Church       Location: Hale Chapel   12:15 PM  -  2:30 PM Journey Toward Wholeness Film Series       Contact: Tim Houe          Films and discussion to begin our conversation about race.     Location: Auditorium   12:30 PM  -  2:00 PM Canvass Committee       Contact: Mike Sullivan          Location: Conference Room   12:30 PM  -  2:00 PM Membership Committe       Contact: Maureen Lamb   508-735-5324        Location: Parlor   4:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Boston String Players       Contact: Motoki Tanaka   857-222-5261        rehearsal     Location: Sanctuary Monday November 23, 2009 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          An informal group of knitters and needleworkers. All are welcome. Bring your own supper.     Location: Parlor

7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Drumming Circle       Contact: Carole Chinman     Cachinamn@rcn.com     Open to all. $10 per session.     Location: Hale Chapel Tuesday November 24, 2009 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel   6:45 PM  -  9:00 PM Philosophy, Part N-1       Contact: Robb Googins   617-905-0170   robb.googins@gmail.com     Location: Conference Room Thursday November 26, 2009 Go To Top Thanksgiving Day, church office closed     12:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Thanksgiving Dinner       Location: All Spaces Friday November 27, 2009 Go To Top Thanksgiving weekend     8:00 AM  -  11:00 PM painting of the Auditorium stage area       Contact: Joan Collins          Volunteers will paint the stage area of the auditorium on the morning of the 27th. Please leave tables from Thanksgiving dinner up until the late evening of the 28th.     Location: Auditorium Saturday November 28, 2009 Go To Top 8:00 AM  -  11:00 PM painting of the Auditorium stage area       Contact: Joan Collins          Volunteers will paint the stage area of the auditorium on the morning of the 27th. Please leave tables from Thanksgiving dinner up until the late evening of the 28th.     Location: Auditorium Tuesday December 1, 2009 Go To Top 8:30 AM  -  11:30 PM Learning project Concert - rehearsal       Contact: Michelle Duane   617-266-8427        Location: Sanctuary   9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Family Music Makers       Location: Hale Chapel   12:00 PM  -  1:30 PM Daytime Book Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          An informal book discussion group open to all. Check your newsletter or the church website for this month's selection.     Location: Parlor   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Location: Hale Chapel

6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM JWS Board Meeting       Contact: Marcia Lewis   617-267-7159        Location: Narthex   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Wednesday December 2, 2009 Go To Top 7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Drumming Circle       Contact: Carole Chinman          Location: Hale Chapel Thursday December 3, 2009 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Ethan Bremner studio       Location: Auditorium   2:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Music Director rehearsal       Location: Sanctuary   3:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Family Music Makers       Location: Auditorium   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Location: Hale Chapel   6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Building Your Own Theology       Contact: Rev. Stephen Kendrick     pannabeth@aol.com     Final meeting including dinner     Location: Auditorium   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Young Adults Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          A group open to all young adults 18-35. For more information email ruth@firstchurchboston.org     Location: Hale Chapel   7:00 PM  -  10:00 PM Rebekah Alexander       Contact: Rebekah Alexander     modern_alex@yahoo.com>     rehearsal     Location: Sanctuary Friday December 4, 2009 Go To Top 7:00 PM  -  10:30 PM Rebekah Alexander       Contact: Becky Alexander   937-218-4853   modern_alex@yahoo.com     Recital 8-10 pm     Location: Sanctuary/Narthex

Saturday December 5, 2009 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Changing of Art Exhibit       Contact: Nigel Harvey/Tom Dahill   508-798-0869        Location: Narthex   1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Boston String Players       Contact: Motoki Tanaka   857-222-5261        rehearsal     Location: Sanctuary Sunday December 6, 2009 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Social Justice Committee       Contact: Bob Schmaltz          Location: Conference Room   10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM House Committee       Contact: Joyce Gnecco          Location: Parlor   12:15 PM  -  2:00 PM Adult RE Committee       Contact: Ruth Owen          Location: Conference Room   12:30 PM  -  2:00 PM Tim's Intern Committee       Contact: Mary Christie          Location: Parlor   2:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Robin Tanner's Ordination       Location: All Spaces   6:00 PM  -  9:30 PM Boston String Players       Contact: Motoki Tanaka   857-222-5261        Location: Sanctuary/Narthex Monday December 7, 2009 Go To Top 6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Vivian          For information on joining a women's spirituality group please contact Rev. Rosemary Lloyd.     Location: Hale Chapel   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Fern          For information on joining a women's spirituality group please contact Rev. Rosemary Lloyd.     Location: Parlor Tuesday December 8, 2009 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Standing Committee Meeting       Contact: Grace Gregor          Regular monthly meeting of the Standing Committee.     Location: Sanctuary   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel

Wednesday December 9, 2009 Go To Top 8:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Learning project Concert - rehearsal       Contact: Michelle Duane   617-266-8427        Location: Sanctuary   3:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Music Director rehearsal       Location: Sanctuary Thursday December 10, 2009 Go To Top 12:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Human Rights Day     8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Ethan Bremner studio       Location: Auditorium   3:25 PM  -  7:00 PM Commonwealth School rehearsal       Contact: David Hodgkins   617-266-7525 ext. 24   dhodgkins@commschool.org     Rehearsal for holiday concert.     Location: Sanctuary/Narthex   3:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Family Music Makers       Location: Auditorium   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Location: Hale Chapel   7:30 PM  -  10:30 PM Emerson College-Mercutio Troupe       Contact: Charlotte Jusino     charbar18@gmail.com     student performance     Location: Auditorium Friday December 11, 2009 Go To Top 7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Commonwealth School Concert       Contact: David Hodgkins   617-266-7525 ext. 24   dhodgkins@commschool.org     Holiday concert.     Location: Sanctuary/Narthex Saturday December 12, 2009 Go To Top First Day of Chanukah     5:30 PM  -  10:00 PM Emerson College-Mercutio Troupe       Contact: Charlotte Jusino     charbar18@gmail.com     student performance     Location: Auditorium

Sunday December 13, 2009 Go To Top 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Caroling and eggnog       Location: Auditorium   5:00 PM  -  10:00 PM Chamber Music Foundation of New England       Contact: Ed Kodinsky   508-801-3373   edk@cmfone.org     Location: Sanctuary/Narthex Monday December 14, 2009 Go To Top 5:00 PM  -  5:30 PM Deadline to submit material for the next newsletter.       Contact: Ruth Owen          Submit material for the newsletter via email to Ruth at ruth@firstchurchboston.org.   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          An informal group of knitters and needleworkers. All are welcome. Bring your own supper.     Location: Parlor   7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Drumming Circle       Contact: Carole Chinman     Cachinamn@rcn.com     Open to all. $10 per session.     Location: Hale Chapel Tuesday December 15, 2009 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Music Director rehearsal       Location: Sanctuary   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  10:00 PM Framingham State College Winter Concert       concert at 7:30     Location: Sanctuary/Narthex Wednesday December 16, 2009 Go To Top 6:15 PM  -  7:00 PM Learning project Concert       Contact: Michelle Duane   617-266-8427        Location: Hale Chapel   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Learning project Concert       Contact: Michelle Duane   617-266-8427        NB: Large crowd. Expect 250     Location: Sanctuary/Narthex Thursday December 17, 2009 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   1:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Ethan Bremner studio       Location: Auditorium

3:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Family Music Makers       Location: Auditorium   6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Worship Committee       Contact: Bill Gregor          Location: Parlor Friday December 18, 2009 Go To Top 3:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Newsletter Publication Day       Contact: Ruth Owen          The newsletter for the following month will be posted on teh website and mailed to those who requested paper copies today. Saturday December 19, 2009 Go To Top Last day of Chanukah   Sunday December 20, 2009 Go To Top 9:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Men's Group       Contact: Leo Collins          A man's contribution to the holidays. Dudley Post, moderator. All men welcome.     Location: Conference Room   5:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Circle Worship-Young Adults       Contact: Ruth Owen          A spirit filled, informal, contemporary service for people of all ages.     Location: Hale Chapel Monday December 21, 2009 Go To Top 5:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Holiday Tea       Location: Parlor   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Winter Solstice Service       Contact: Rosemary Lloyd     rosemary@firstchurchboston.org     Location: Sanctuary/Narthex Tuesday December 22, 2009 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Thursday December 24, 2009 Go To Top 12:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Christmas Eve   Friday December 25, 2009 Go To Top Christmas Day, church office closed   Saturday December 26, 2009 Go To Top Kwanzaa

Monday December 28, 2009 Go To Top 7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Drumming Circle       Contact: Carole Chinman     Cachinamn@rcn.com     Open to all. $10 per session.     Location: Hale Chapel Tuesday December 29, 2009 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Thursday December 31, 2009 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:30 PM First Night       Contact: Ruth Owen          Location: All Spaces Friday January 1, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 AM  -  12:00 PM New Years Day - church office closed   Sunday January 3, 2010 Go To Top Question Box Sermon     9:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Social Justice Committee       Contact: Bob Schmaltz          Location: Conference Room Monday January 4, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Janet          For information on joining a women's spirituality group please contact Rev. Rosemary Lloyd.     Location: Parlor   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Vivian          For information on joining a women's spirituality group please contact Rev. Rosemary Lloyd.     Location: Hale Chapel   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Fern          For information on joining a women's spirituality group please contact Rev. Rosemary Lloyd.     Location: Parlor Tuesday January 5, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM JWS Board Meeting       Contact: Marcia Lewis   617-267-7159        Location: Narthex   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Thursday January 7, 2010 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor

7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Young Adults Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          A group open to all young adults 18-35. For more information email ruth@firstchurchboston.org     Location: Hale Chapel Sunday January 10, 2010 Go To Top 12:15 PM  -  2:00 PM Winter Playground       Contact: Ruth Owen     ruth@firstchurchboston.org     An indoor playground for kids and their parents. Bring a bag lunch.     Location: Auditorium   12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Newsletter Editorial Advisory Board Meeting       Contact: Ruth Owen          Location: Parlor   12:30 PM  -  2:00 PM Music Committee Meeting       Location: Conference Room Monday January 11, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          An informal group of knitters and needleworkers. All are welcome. Bring your own supper.     Location: Parlor Tuesday January 12, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Thursday January 14, 2010 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   3:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Class begins at 4:00 PM, ends at 5:00 PM.     Location: Auditorium   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel Sunday January 17, 2010 Go To Top Martin Luther King Service

5:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Circle Worship-Young Adults       Contact: Ruth Owen          A spirit filled, informal, contemporary service for people of all ages.     Location: Hale Chapel Monday January 18, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Martin Luther King Day       Church office closed Tuesday January 19, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  10:00 PM Evaluation Workshop       Contact: Mike Sullivan   617-840-9235   msullivan2002@aol.com     Location: Auditorium   6:30 PM  -  9:30 PM Voices Rising       Rehearsal     Location: Sanctuary Wednesday January 20, 2010 Go To Top 5:30 PM  -  9:00 PM UUSC Focus Group       Contact: Ki Kim     kkim@uusc.org     focus group     Location: Conference Room Thursday January 21, 2010 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM UUSC Focus Group       Contact: Ki Kim     kkim@uusc.org     Location: Conference Room Saturday January 23, 2010 Go To Top 8:00 AM  -  6:00 PM Ithaca College Auditions       Contact: Thomas Kline   607-274-3366        Musical auditions for prospective students at Ithaca College

9:00 AM  -  3:00 PM Star Island Exec Meeting       Contact: Ruth Owen          Location: Conference Room   9:00 AM  -  3:00 PM Star Island Exec Meeting       Contact: Ruth Owen          Location: Conference Room Sunday January 24, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Finding Yourself @ First Church       Location: Hale Chapel   12:30 PM  -  2:00 PM Membership Committe       Contact: Maureen Lamb   508-735-5324        Location: Parlor Monday January 25, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          An informal group of knitters and needleworkers. All are welcome. Bring your own supper.     Location: Parlor   6:00 PM  -  10:00 PM Peter Freisinger Rehearsal       Contact: Peter Freisinger     pfreisin@yahoo.com     Location: Sanctuary   7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Drumming Circle       Contact: Carole Chinman     Cachinamn@rcn.com     $10 fee per session.     Location: Hale Chapel Tuesday January 26, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   12:00 PM  -  1:30 PM Daytime Book Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          An informal book discussion group open to all. Check your newsletter or the church website for this month's selection.     Location: Parlor   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  10:00 PM Peter Freisinger Rehearsal       Contact: Peter Freisinger     pfreisin@yahoo.com     Location: Sanctuary

Thursday January 28, 2010 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   3:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Class begins at 4:00 PM, ends at 5:00 PM.     Location: Auditorium   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Worship Committee       Contact: Bill Gregor          Location: Parlor   6:00 PM  -  10:00 PM Peter Freisinger Rehearsal       Contact: Peter Freisinger     pfreisin@yahoo.com     Location: Sanctuary Friday January 29, 2010 Go To Top 3:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Newsletter Publication Day       Contact: Ruth Owen          The newsletter for the following month will be posted on teh website and mailed to those who requested paper copies today.   7:00 PM  -  11:55 PM Young Adult Winter Conference       Contact: Ruth          A weekend conference for UU young adults, ages 18-35.     Location: All Spaces Saturday January 30, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 AM  -  4:30 PM Young Adult Winter Conference       Contact: Ruth          Location: Sanctuary   9:30 AM  -  12:30 PM FCB Choir rehearsal       professional choir rehearsal     Location: Hale Chapel   10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Changing of Art Exhibit       Contact: Tom Dahill          Location: Narthex   5:00 PM  -  10:00 PM Voices Rising       Contact: Chris Roberts   617-750-3896   chrisrdh@yahoo.com     Public Concert 8-10PM     Location: Sanctuary/Narthex Sunday January 31, 2010 Go To Top 5:00 PM  -  7:00 PM Peter Freisinger Concert       Contact: Peter Freisinger     pfreisin@yahoo.com     Location: Sanctuary

Monday February 1, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Janet          For information on joining a women's spirituality group please contact Rev. Rosemary Lloyd.     Location: Parlor   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Vivian          For information on joining a women's spirituality group please contact Rev. Rosemary Lloyd.     Location: Hale Chapel   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Fern          For information on joining a women's spirituality group please contact Rev. Rosemary Lloyd.     Location: Parlor Tuesday February 2, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM JWS Board Meeting       Contact: Marcia Lewis   617-267-7159        Location: Narthex   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Thursday February 4, 2010 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   3:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Class begins at 4:00 PM, ends at 5:00 PM.     Location: Auditorium   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Young Adults Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          A group open to all young adults 18-35. For more information email ruth@firstchurchboston.org     Location: Hale Chapel Friday February 5, 2010 Go To Top 5:00 PM  -  11:00 PM Church Fundraiser (hold dates)       Contact: Grace Gregor          Location: All Spaces

Saturday February 6, 2010 Go To Top 5:00 PM  -  11:00 PM Church Fundraiser (hold dates)       Contact: Grace Gregor          Location: All Spaces Sunday February 7, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Social Justice Committee       Contact: Bob Schmaltz          Location: Conference Room   12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM Newsletter Editorial Advisory Board Meeting       Contact: Ruth Owen          Location: Conference Room Monday February 8, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Chamber Orchestra of Boston rehearsal       Contact: David Fletner   617-2661626   thecoboston@aol.com     Location: Sanctuary   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          An informal group of knitters and needleworkers. All are welcome. Bring your own supper.     Location: Parlor Tuesday February 9, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Wednesday February 10, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Chamber Orchestra of Boston rehearsal       Contact: David Feltner   617-266-1626   thecoboston@aol.com     Location: Sanctuary Thursday February 11, 2010 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   2:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Chamber Orchestra of Boston rehearsal       Contact: David Feltner   617-266-1626   thecoboston@aol.com     Location: Sanctuary   3:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Class begins at 4:00 PM, ends at 5:00 PM.     Location: Auditorium

4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel Friday February 12, 2010 Go To Top 7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Chamber Orchestra of Boston       Contact: David Feltner   617-947-9001   thecoboston@aol.com     Location: Sanctuary/Narthex Sunday February 14, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Valentine's Day     12:15 PM  -  2:00 PM Winter Playground       Contact: Ruth Owen     ruth@firstchurchboston.org     An indoor playground for kids and their parents. Bring a bag lunch.     Location: Auditorium   12:30 PM  -  2:00 PM Music Committee Meeting       Location: Conference Room Monday February 15, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 AM  -  12:00 PM President's Day       Church office closed Tuesday February 16, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Thursday February 18, 2010 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   3:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Class begins at 4:00 PM, ends at 5:00 PM.     Location: Auditorium   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel

Sunday February 21, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  5:00 PM The Music of First Church concert series       Harpsichordist Hendrik Broekman (concert begins at 3pm) http://www.firstchurchbostonmusic.org         Location: Auditorium   5:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Circle Worship-Young Adults       Contact: Ruth Owen          A spirit filled, informal, contemporary service for people of all ages.     Location: Hale Chapel Monday February 22, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          An informal group of knitters and needleworkers. All are welcome. Bring your own supper.     Location: Parlor   7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Drumming Circle       Contact: Carole Chinman     Cachinamn@rcn.com     $10 fee per session.     Location: Hale Chapel Tuesday February 23, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Thursday February 25, 2010 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   3:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Class begins at 4:00 PM, ends at 5:00 PM.     Location: Auditorium   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Worship Committee       Contact: Bill Gregor          Location: Parlor Friday February 26, 2010 Go To Top 3:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Newsletter Publication Day       Contact: Ruth Owen          The newsletter for the following month will be posted on teh website and mailed to those who requested paper copies today.

Sunday February 28, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Finding Yourself @ First Church       Location: Hale Chapel   12:30 PM  -  2:00 PM Membership Committe       Contact: Maureen Lamb   508-735-5324        Location: Parlor Monday March 1, 2010 Go To Top 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Janet          For information on joining a women's spirituality group please contact Rev. Rosemary Lloyd.     Location: Parlor   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Vivian          For information on joining a women's spirituality group please contact Rev. Rosemary Lloyd.     Location: Hale Chapel   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Fern          For information on joining a women's spirituality group please contact Rev. Rosemary Lloyd.     Location: Parlor Tuesday March 2, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Thursday March 4, 2010 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   3:15 PM  -  3:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Dress rehearsal.     Location: Auditorium   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Young Adults Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          A group open to all young adults 18-35. For more information email ruth@firstchurchboston.org     Location: Hale Chapel

Saturday March 6, 2010 Go To Top 9:00 AM  -  3:00 PM Star Island Exec Meeting       Contact: Ruth Owen          Location: Conference Room   9:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Choir Rehearsal       (professional choir rehearsal)     Location: Sanctuary Sunday March 7, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Social Justice Committee       Contact: Bob Schmaltz          Location: Conference Room Monday March 8, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          An informal group of knitters and needleworkers. All are welcome. Bring your own supper.     Location: Parlor Tuesday March 9, 2010 Go To Top 9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM JWS Board Meeting       Contact: Marcia Lewis   617-267-7159        Location: Narthex   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Wednesday March 10, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Learning Community       Contact: Ruth Owen          The spring schedule has not yet been finalized so these dates are "holds" at the moment.     Location: All Spaces Thursday March 11, 2010 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   3:15 PM  -  6:15 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Performance.     Location: Auditorium   4:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Location: Hale Chapel

Sunday March 14, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Daylight Saving Time begins       Church office closed   12:15 PM  -  2:00 PM Winter Playground       Contact: Ruth Owen     ruth@firstchurchboston.org     An indoor playground for kids and their parents. Bring a bag lunch.     Location: Auditorium   12:30 PM  -  2:00 PM Music Committee Meeting       Location: Conference Room Tuesday March 16, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Wednesday March 17, 2010 Go To Top St. Patrick's Day     8:00 AM  -  3:00 PM John Winthrop School       Contact: Marcia/Amanda          Location: Sanctuary   6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Learning Community       Contact: Ruth Owen          The spring schedule has not yet been finalized so these dates are "holds" at the moment.     Location: All Spaces Thursday March 18, 2010 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   3:15 PM  -  6:15 PM Family Music Makers       Contact:      registrar@familymusicmakers.com     Performance.     Location: Auditorium   6:00 PM  -  7:00 PM Spring Equinox Service       Location: Hale Chapel Saturday March 20, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 AM  -  12:00 PM First Day of Spring   Sunday March 21, 2010 Go To Top 5:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Circle Worship-Young Adults       Contact: Ruth Owen          A spirit filled, informal, contemporary service for people of all ages.     Location: Hale Chapel

Monday March 22, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          An informal group of knitters and needleworkers. All are welcome. Bring your own supper.     Location: Parlor   7:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Drumming Circle       Contact: Carole Chinman     Cachinamn@rcn.com     $10 fee per session.     Location: Hale Chapel Tuesday March 23, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Wednesday March 24, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Learning Community       Contact: Ruth Owen          The spring schedule has not yet been finalized so these dates are "holds" at the moment.     Location: All Spaces Thursday March 25, 2010 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Worship Committee       Contact: Bill Gregor          Location: Parlor Friday March 26, 2010 Go To Top 3:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Newsletter Publication Day       Contact: Ruth Owen          The newsletter for the following month will be posted on teh website and mailed to those who requested paper copies today. Sunday March 28, 2010 Go To Top Justice Sunday     12:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Finding Yourself @ First Church       Location: Hale Chapel   12:30 PM  -  2:00 PM Membership Committe       Contact: Maureen Lamb   508-735-5324        Location: Parlor   1:00 PM  -  5:00 PM The Music of First Church concert series       Harpsichordist Paul Cienniwa in concert (Concert begins at 3pm) http://www.firstchurchbostonmusic.org         Location: Auditorium   3:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Baltic American Society of NE       Location: Sanctuary

Tuesday March 30, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Passover     6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Zen Meditation Group       Contact: Josh Bartok     info@bostonzen.org     Zen Buddhist Meditation, Tuesday nights: Beginner's Orientation at 6:30 pm, regular program of Zen liturgy and zazen (Zen meditation) starts at 7:00 pm. If you wish to bring your own meditation cushion or bench, please do so. Some chairs, cushions, and benches will be available. http://www.bostonzen.org     Location: Hale Chapel Wednesday March 31, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Learning Community       Contact: Ruth Owen          The spring schedule has not yet been finalized so these dates are "holds" at the moment.     Location: All Spaces Thursday April 1, 2010 Go To Top 8:45 AM  -  10:00 AM Bible Workbench       Contact: Revs. Kendrick/LLoyd          Location: Parlor   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Young Adults Group       Contact: Ruth Owen          A group open to all young adults 18-35. For more information email ruth@firstchurchboston.org     Location: Hale Chapel Friday April 2, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Good Friday   Sunday April 4, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Easter Sunday     9:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Social Justice Committee       Contact: Bob Schmaltz          Location: Conference Room   10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Communion Service       Location: Hale Chapel   12:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Easter Sunday Dinner       Location: All Spaces Monday April 5, 2010 Go To Top Easter Monday       Church office closed   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Janet          For information on joining a women's spirituality group please contact Rev. Rosemary Lloyd.     Location: Parlor

6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Vivian          For information on joining a women's spirituality group please contact Rev. Rosemary Lloyd.     Location: Hale Chapel   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Women's Spirituality Group       Contact: Rosemary/Fern     <