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Welcome! |
Whether you are a guest, friend, or member to Arlington Street Church, Unitarian Universalist, we warmly invite you into the experience of
a congregation that strives to create a community of seekers and celebrates and nurtures a broad diversity of personal spiritual journeys.
Since its founding, Arlington Street Church has been “gathered in love and service for justice and peace.” The ultimate meaning we can give to our experience together is to challenge one another to go forth from this spiritual community and work to transform and heal our lives and relationships, our community, and our world.
At Arlington Street Church we want you to experience the great music, the encouraging sermons, the friendly people, and the many educational opportunities for adults and children that are a part of our spiritual community. As you browse our site, we hope you get a personal and friendly look at our congregation. But we realize this is just a Web site. The best way to experience all that's here for you and your family is to visit us this Sunday! Welcome to Arlington Street Church, Unitarian Universalist!
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
The Arlington Street public transit station re-opened in June 2009 and now provides handicapped access from the transit station to street level via elevators and/or a ramp. A separate part of the MBTA project created a wheelchair ramp leading from street level on Boylston Street to the church office door.
Handicapped access to the Sanctuary on Arlington Street is provided by a ramp on Arlington Street which leads to an entrance to the Sanctuary.
During worship services, and other special events, FM amplification headsets can be provided upon request. Braille hymnals are also available for Sunday services. Please ask an usher for assistance.
Arlington Street Church has a wheelchair accessible restroom immediately adjacent to the Sanctuary.
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Coming Up… |
Summer Speakers, Summer Sermons
Sundays, July 5th–September 6th
July 5th
Desmond Ravenstone: “The Forest of the Soul”
July 12th
Michael Orzech: “Hope”
July 19th
Kate Landis: “The Power of Righteous Anger”
July 26th
Matt Meyer: “What Can Music Do?”
August 2nd
Deb Tobin: “Life is Short, Do it Now!”
August 9th
Harlow Robinson: “Learning Gratitude”
August 16th
Barb Seidl: “Growing Under a White Light”
August 23rd
Rob Cuddi: “Service is Our Gift”
August 30th
Karl Paulnack: To Be Announced
September 6th
Kate Landis: “A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven”
September 13th
Rev. Kim Returns!
Fiscal Year Pledges
The June 30th marks the end of the current church fiscal year. If you have not fulfilled your pledge for this year, please plan to do so soon. If you have questions regarding the balance on your pledge, contact the church office at 617-536-7050.
July 1st begins our next fiscal year and Covenant Renewal is in high gear! To those who have made a commitment to Arlington Street Church for the next year, “Thank You!” If you have received a pledge brochure and not completed it, please consider returning your pledge as soon as possible. Members and supporters provide nearly 50% of the funds needed to run our programs and maintain the building.
Building Renovations
Over the course of the summer months there will be a number of building improvements made that will disrupt and displace some activities in the building.
Re-painting of the Perkins Room and Program Office has already begun and will continue. This area is not available for the moment for meetings. Beginning mid- July, the Hunnewell Chapel will be closed for an extended period of time in order to de-lead the chapel, nursery and entryway from Boylston Street. Once those areas are de-leaded, they will be repainted as well. The renovations to the Perkins Room Program Office and chapel areas are funded through a grant from the Cedar Tree Foundation and funds restricted to improvement of the Hunnewell Chapel. We will provide additional information as to when work will be done in specific areas as the time approaches. We are working to minimize disruptions to programming and access to building spaces as much as possible.
If you have specific concerns about meeting spaces, etc., please contact the church office.
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ASCenter |
Unitarian Universalist Reading Group
Mondays, 7:00 PM, in the Stage Right Room
The Unitarian Universalist Reading Group will continue for the summer. Join us! We’ll discuss The Golden Compass on July 6th and 20th. To sign up, send an email to Richard Mattoli in care of Office@ASCBoston.org or visit the Membership Table during Coffee Hour.
Humpday Brown Bag Lunch
Wednesdays, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM, in the Perkins Room
Are you unemployed? If so, join JP LaFond and other church folks for brown bag lunches on Wednesdays. We’ll eat, chat, and share employment strategies. Bring your own lunch. Hope to see you on humpday! The Humpday Brown Bag lunches for June 17th, June 24th and July 1st are postponed. JP Lafond will be out of town — pursuing job interviews!
“The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro”:
Reading Frederick Douglass in the Era of Barack Obama
Saturday, July 4th, 11:00 AM, Harriet Tubman Park, Intersection of Columbus Avenue and Warren Street, Boston
In his fiery July 5th, 1852 speech, the great abolitionist and orator, Frederick Douglass, took exception to being asked to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and on March 18th, 2008 Barack Obama challenged all Americans while delivering his “race” speech, “I have never been so naive as to believe that we can get beyond our racial division in a single election cycle. Race is an issue this nation cannot afford to ignore right now. To work for ‘a more perfect union’ we need to start to understand complexities that we’ve never really worked through. [This] requires a reminder of how we arrived at this point.”
The Beacon Hill Scholars invite you to come and hear the words of Frederick Douglass in this community reading of his 1852 speech.
GAYLA Unitarian Universalist Retreat
July 18th–25th, Unitarian Universalist Ferry Beach Retreat
GAYLA is a week-long retreat at Ferry Beach for gay and bisexual men. Activities at this beloved Unitarian Universalist retreat in Maine will include practical spirituality, ecology, the arts, an optional Morning Chapel, volleyball, and themed evening activities. Enjoy the sumptuous family style meals, sandy beach, and opportunities to participate in the Northeast Unitarian Universalist Choral Festival.
For more information visit www.ferrybeach.org, or call (207) 284-8612.
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Built in 1861 as the first public building in Boston's historic
Back Bay, Arlington Street Church stands today as a pristine example of
19th century Boston architecture. Couple that with our ideal
location—across the street from the Public Garden and steps from
the Taj, Four Seasons, and the sites of Newbury Street and
Beacon Hill—and it's no wonder why we're a
popular spot for weddings.
As you plan your wedding day please consider Arlington
Street's stunning
sanctuary
for your ceremony. Our unique
sanctuary features a newly refurbished interior, 63-rank
Æolian-Skinner organ, Tiffany stained-glass windows, and
62-foot high vaulted ceilings.
Plus, our Unitarian Universalist faith embraces a wide range of
traditions. Whether you're dreaming of the most traditional ceremony or
have planned a unique celebration of your very own, Arlington Street
Church welcomes you with open arms.
Learn more...
Wedding Rentals |
Our Building and Windows
Our Organ | Our Faith |
Location |
Contact
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Download Podcasts of Past Sermons |
Arlington Street Church is pleased to offer podcasts of past sermons through iTunes. If you already have iTunes installed on your computer, click on the link below to see a list of sermons available and get the ones you want.
Click to open the
ASC Sermon Podcast
in iTunes.
If you don’t already have iTunes, get it now and begin enjoying the insight and inspiration of ASCBoston wherever you may be!
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Stay in Touch |
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Arlington Street Church sends a short e-newsletter every other
Friday. Called
Snapshot, this e-newsletter highlights the major
events in the life of our congregation and makes keeping in touch
easy!
Note: Arlington Street
Church takes privacy very seriously. To learn more, read
our privacy policy here.
Sign up for Snapshot!
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On Becoming a Member... |
Been coming to ASC and loving it? Well, maybe it's time to become a
member. We love to welcome new members into our beloved
community!
Let us know you're out there by
completing this simple form
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To learn more about Arlington Street Church and Unitarian Universalism and explore membership, take one of our
Membership Classes also offered though the
ASCenter.
Finally, each and every member of Arlington Street Church and our greater community is
welcome to get involved in the dozens of
groups, classes,
committees and
musical opportunities at ASC—explore
and get involved!
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STANDING ON THE SIDE OF LOVE
The banner ad you see below is an ad from Standing on the Side of Love, a public advocacy campaign sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association. If you click on the banner, you will be taken to the Unitarian Universalist Association. If you would prefer to go directly to the web site of Standing on the Side of Love, please click HERE.
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Worship Highlights! |
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It’s Sunday morning at 11:00!
Do you know where your spiritual community is?
Arlington Street’s members, friends, and guests experience worship through beautiful music, an inspiring message from the pulpit, sharing our sorrows and joys, quiet prayer and meditation.
Come and be inspired and nurtured for your spiritual journey!
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Click to open the
ASC Sermon Podcast
in iTunes.
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The podcast is free, but we would appreciate a donation! If you click on this button, you will be taken to our verified and secure PayPal account, and you will be invited to donate one dollar. Thank you!
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From the Pulpit |
Want to read the most recent sermons? Did you especially like a
recent “One Member’s Journey” & pulpit editorial?
If so, visit the Sermons section of
Worship for an archive of selected sermons for the
current church year.
What’s New:
Remedy for Distraction
[June 21, 2009]
MBTA Rededication
[June 1, 2009]
Remember
[May 24, 2009]
Free to Be
[May 17, 2009]
Are We There Yet?
[May 10, 2009]
What About You?
[May 3, 2009]
Building a World for All of Us
[April 26, 2009]
Easter
[April 12, 2009]
Narrow Straits
[April 5, 2009]
Patience
[March 29, 2009]
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Social Action Opportunities |
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Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Legal Gay Marriage in Massachusetts!
Dedicated to our heroes,
Rob Compton and David Wilson,
on their fifth wedding anniversary,
the fifth anniversary of equal marriage in Massachusetts,
for which they worked so hard.
Visit our Social Action page to learn how you can get involved in Arlington Street Church’s social justice work.
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Friday Night Supper Program Donation Bins
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The Friday Night Supper Program now has permanent donation bins in the Parish Hall located next to the piano. Donations of food items (canned vegetables, beans and soup), toiletries, and men’s clothing can be placed in these bins during the week, and will be picked up on Fridays. If you would like a tax receipt for your donated items please include your name, address, and dollar amount. Thank you for supporting the Friday Night Supper Program!
Learn more about the Friday Night Supper Program by visiting their Web site.
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Candles of Joy and Sorrow
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Candles can be submitted online by ASC members and friends and will be included in our weekly Candles of Joy and Sorrow ritual during the Sunday morning worship service. Click here to fill out an online Candle Card.
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Jubilee! |
Jubilee's commitment to advancing human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice is built upon ASC's mission of love and service for justice and peace. Through Jubilee we aspire to share these values beyond ASC's walls - developing new partnerships and strengthening relationships with spiritually enriching and justice-seeking work in our local community and throughout the world.
Projects receiving our support include Only A Child, Santuario, NOLA (New Orleans) Partner Church Coordinating Committee, Partakers Prison Education, and Villages Without Walls. |
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