Come one, come all, for a lively night of music and dancing at "Flowers of Autumn," our Harvest Contra Dance, Saturday, November 9, 7 to 9 p.m. in the parish hall. Erica Weiss, caller for our Spring Contra, will return for this event and will teach each dance. Live music will be joyfully supplied by … Continue reading Harvest Contra Dance

The Rev. Willie Bodrick II, associate minister of the Twelfth Baptist Church in Roxbury, will speak on the topic, "We Still Can't Wait: The Urgency of Equal Education for All." His talk, the sixth in an annual series of lectures honoring the legacy of Theodore Parker, will be followed by a reception in the parish … Continue reading Theodore Parker Lecture: Rev. Willie Bodrick II

Music on Centre proudly presents the Bombadils. Nova Scotia maritimer Luke Fraser and Alberta prairie-girl Sarah Frank create beautiful harmonies and enchanting melodies with old folk songs, poetry, and original songs in a Canadian folk and contemporary bluegrass framework. Luke’s guitar, mandolin, and harmonies are the ideal counterpoint to Sarah’s sweet-yet-powerful vocals, lyrical fiddle and … Continue reading The Bombadils in Concert

 A haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries -- and path of promise toward the American dream -- , Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. For the first time, their story is told. The screening is sponsored by the Racial Justice Task Force. Doors … Continue reading Film: “Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities”

The Property Committee and Solar Task Force will present information about two capital projects endorsed by the Standing Committee: Installation of a three-stop lift and accessible restroom in the parish hall, previously approved by the congregation pending funding Installation of solar panels on the parish hall roof, a new project This is a repeat of … Continue reading Information Session on Accessibility and Solar Projects

Matters to be undertaken at this important meeting are as follows: Presentation of information on installation of accessible restroom and lift in the parish hall, and installation of solar panels on the parish hall roof Vote to approve a proposal to install solar panels on the parish hall roof Vote to approve a capital funding … Continue reading Congregational Meeting on Accessibility and Solar Projects

Our Friday Night Justice Films series continues. An intense cultural exchange between an American gospel choir and the Palestinian National Theatre explores their respective struggles for liberation. Free admission, popcorn, and beverages.

Harvest of Empire: The Untold Story of Latinos in America examines the role of the U.S. economic and military intervention in triggering an unprecedented wave of Latino migration that continues to transform the U.S. socio-economic and cultural landscape. Be advised that there are some disturbing scenes in this film. Free admission, popcorn, and beverages.  Appropriate … Continue reading Film: Harvest of Empire: The Untold Story of Latinos in America

This festive event is a celebration of our Theodore Parker Church community and the kick-off of our Gather and Grow annual pledge campaign. Jazz pianist Adam Feldman will join us for the early part of the evening. There will be great food and drink and dancing to round out the evening. You won't want to … Continue reading Annual Fellowship Fest

Begin Again begins again! We will explore the word "grace" on March 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Grace comes to us unbidden. As Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar asks in Fluent in Faith: How does it differ from luck? Must we deserve it? If you've experienced grace, how did you know it and what was its … Continue reading “Begin Again” Adult Religious Exploration