How often do we hear of atrocities in far-off places, places that seem to bear little relation to our own comparatively secure lives? How often do we pause for a moment with the feeling that something should be done, then put the troubling events out of our minds and return to our familiar round of daily activities?

This auction is a chance for us to bid on great items and know that our contributions to Only A Child will continue to help street kids in Guatemala rebuild their lives. 

Whether you're looking for something unique for yourself, searching for a gift for a special someone, or looking to add a little adventure to your life, you're sure to find something in our auction catalog. Go to onlyachild.cmarket.com, and see what you can find.

In 1994, Arlington Street Church member, George Leger, founded Only A Child as a simple outreach program, going out into the world of street kids in Guatemala City. The program offered life’s most basic necessities: food, clothing, medical care when they were sick, and most importantly, love and affection. Since that beginning, Only A Child has opened a shelter and a carpentry shop. It also provides all of our youngsters with the opportunity to return to school to complete their education.

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Drumming and Spirituality Workshop

May 18th 1pm Sanctuary

Arlington Street's own Matt Meyer leads a Drumming and Spirituality workshop! The workshop provide a unique opportunity for people of all skill levels to discover the spirituality that rhythm has to offer through hands-on experience with drumming. Participants leave with not only an understanding of the mechanics of rhythm making, but a much broader sense of how rhythm and music can positively affect our lives and relationships, how people can come together to make musical community, and how rhythm might be more seamlessly incorporated into their lives.

Matt's workshops consist of games, exercises, stories and discussions, which allow participants to begin to look at and experience the power of drumming to bring people together and build community. Workshops also include basic instruction on how to get the fullest sound from the instrument, how to listen more attentively and participate in an ensemble of musicians, and background
information on the origins of various kinds of drums and their original roles in the cultures that developed them.

Go to the music section of ASCBoston.org for complete details on these and other musical events.

A Literary Salon

May 7 ^th 14^th and June 4^th at 7:30 PM; and May 28^th at 6 PM

Join Professor Alan Helms and Rev. Kim Crawford Harvie for a five week Literary Salon focusing on the reader-friendly poetry of Billy Collins. The text: Sailing Alone Around the Room: New and Selected Poems. See the latest edition of The Window for more details.

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 Ritz-Carlton, 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 your dreaming of the most traditional ceremony or have planned a unique celebration of your very own, Arlington Street Church welcomes you with open arms.

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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.

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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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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!

For a preliminary taste of ASC and Unitarian Universalism, attend a Mini Introduction as offered on Sundays through our ASCenter. Also, let our membership coordinator, Alison Green Will, know you're out there by completing this simple form .

To take the plunge, find out about enrolling in the Membership Class also offered though the ASCenter.

Finally, each and every member of ASC 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!