Follen youth Ben, Isabella and Venice are in Madrigals (honors chorus) at Arlington High. The Madrigals and band are going to perform all over Northern Italy; schools, churches, etc. over February school vacation. The band leader is from Italy and has arranged for all their engagements. In order to defray the costs, the kids are participating … Continued
When I was growing up my father would tell me stories about his parents. They were Russian immigrants (or maybe, Polish – it seems to have depended on where the border was at the time anyone was relating family history). My father’s parents came to the U.S. speaking no English and they learned about the … Continued
Fundraising Concert with Jazz Band November 19, 7 PM, Lowe Auditorium Arlington High Jazz Band and local jazz musicians will perform to raise funds for this spring’s Performing Arts Trip to Italy. Several Follen youth will be going on the trip and would appreciate your support. Donations are welcome before and after the show. … Continued
We want to hear from if you have – or had – children in RE at Follen and if you have not. We will be exploring the role of RE in fulfilling Follen’s mission as well as your hopes for the future of RE and its incoming leader. There are multiple ways to share your thoughts: Listening … Continued
“The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: The Battle Continues” Thursday, November 16, 5-6:20pm, Bentley University Dr. Michael Mann to speak in Koumantzelis Auditorium: “The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: The Battle Continues.” This is the scientist whose “science facts” started it all, not to mention helped Al Gore win that Nobel Peace Prize. … Continued
With the holidays approaching faster than we can imagine, it is time to start thinking about the Giving Tree! Each year Follen Church and its members generously commit to giving gifts to those in need during the holiday season. Helping Four Organizations This year we will again be supporting four organizations: the Department of Children … Continued
I’ve been in Denver, CO at the Liberal Religious Educators Association (LREDA) Fall Conference, immersed in learning along with more than 200 Religious Educators and 30 UUA staff members, on how to build brave spaces in our lives and how to encourage brave conversations among children, youth, and adults we minister to. The original idea … Continued
Perhaps you know the beloved hymn that begins: “For all the saints, who from their labors rest; who thee by faith before the world confessed. Thy name most holy, be forever blest, alleluia – alleluia.” It was a British school hymn written by Ralph Vaughn Williams, now used in Unitarian Universalist ceremonial occasions to honor … Continued
Our Theme for November is Balance. I suggest you try a physical approach to this spiritual topic. Choose one or both of these activities: Balance on one foot for as long as you can—try to get to at least one minute. Or, balance a pencil or something small on the tip of a finger, for … Continued
Anne Smith Gallery, October 28 – December 9 David Hummon paints watercolors to capture a sense of place, using color and line, buildings and people to convey local character. Mary Hummon explores emotion, color, and drama in watercolor and acrylic paintings, working directly from nature or more abstractly in her studio.
