Coming Up at the ASCenter

The Arlington Street Center for Liberal Religious Inquiry and Spritual Practice

Inquiry is an approach to religious commitment and education that is deeply rooted in the Unitarian Universalist tradition. Practice is equally important, as we seek to translate our ideals, values, and spiritual insights into action in our personal lives. With these principles in mind, the ASCenter offers programs that explore the principles, history and practice of the Unitarian Univeralist tradition; the Jewish and Christian roots and influences of liberal religion; resources and wisdom from world religions; study of Sacred Texts; appreciation of spiritual themes in literature, art, music and drama; and discussion of critical social issues facing our contemporary society.

Current Events

Are You Highly Sensitive?

Sunday, May 19th ~ 1:00 pm, Sanctuary
Looking for some support for this wonderful way of being "wired?" We'd like to continue our support and conversation for us Highly Sensitive People (HSP). Join Michael Parise and the rest of us in the right/front corner of the church sanctuary. All highly sensitive people are welcome!

Kundalini Yoga Class

Sunday, May 19th ~ 1:00 pm, Sanctuary
Experience fun exercises and poses, breathing techniques, chanting, meditation, and deep relaxation in this unique class. Moving energy through your body brings positive change and growth. There is a $10 charge that goes to the church. First class is free!

Planning Next Year's Connections

Thursday, May 23rd ~ 6:30 pm, Perkins Room
Anyone interested in planning next year's Connections (small group ministry groups) are invited to join the current facilitators for a working meeting. We'll review what worked and didn't work about year's curriculum, and we will consider new topics. We'll also schedule a training session for new or returning facilitators and make plans for next fall's group registration. If you have questions or ideas but cannot attend, please contact Thomas Simers or e-mail connections@ascboston.org.

Fourth Sunday Discussions

Sunday, May 26th ~ 12:00-2:00 pm, Stage Right Room

Join us the fourth Sunday of each month to share your thoughts or reactions to the sermon or discuss broader themes in our liberal faith. All are welcome to discuss, raise questions, share opinions, or listen to the conversation. Members of the Adult Religious Exploration team will be on hand to help facilitate the conversation.

The Wednesdays, Arlington Street's Literary Salon
Spring, 2013: An Evening of Tom Sawyer

Wednesday, May 29th ~ 6:00-7:30+ pm, Frothingham Library
Mark Twain is one of the most all-around satisfying writers who ever wrote; few provide as much sentence-to-sentence pleasure. Hemingway famously said that "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn," but he might as easily have said the same about Tom Sawyer, published eight years earlier. Although the later book deals with the far more important subject of slavery and is thus thematically richer, Tom Sawyer can lay claim to being perhaps the first truly American novel. Join Professor Alan Helms and Rev. Kim for proof of that claim, and to discuss The Adventures of Tom Sawyer! In the fall, we'll devote three weeks to Huckleberry Finn.

Sacred Eros ~ A Farewell Potluck

Wednesday, May 29th ~ 7:00 pm, Perkins Room
After four years, it's been decided that Sacred Eros has run its course (at least for now). This last meeting will therefore be an informal potluck for all who've attended in the past. Please bring some munchies or beverages, and your memories and hopes.
Sacred Eros is a discussion group that provides a safe and supportive space to explore questions about sexuality from a spiritual and ethical perspective. Anyone over 18 is welcome, and participants are expected to respect one another and keep personal matters discussed confidential.

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