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.
~ Covenant Renewal 2010 ~
Your pledge of financial support to our beloved spiritual community is greatly appreciated. And if it isn’t appreciated yet, because you haven’t made it, now would be a great time! Please drop your pledge form into the collection plate, or give it to Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie. Thank You!
~ For more information and downloadable pledge forms ~
Visit the Covenant 2010 page
Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie speaks
at Immigration Rights rally
On May 13th, Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie spoke against Arizona SB 1070. Video and text of her speech is available on the web:
Standing on the Side of Love — “Immigration is Our Selma”
Congregational Activities
For more information on the following events,
please see Congregational Events.
Humor as Spiritual Practice
Sunday, May 30th, 11 am, Service
Picnic in the Park
Sunday, June 6th, 12:30 pm, Boston Public Garden
Save The Date: Annual meeting and Ice Cream Social
Sunday, June 13th ~ immediately following worship
For more upcoming events, please scroll down a bit below general information.
Unitarian Universalism
If you are new to Unitarian Universalism, this video, “Voices of a Liberal Faith — Unitarian Universalists” is a great introduction. It is hosted on YouTube, and it is ten minutes long. As of May 5th, 2010, it has gotten 99,912 views, and is rated 4 1/2 stars out of a possible 5 stars!
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, as well as a large print version of the hymnal and each week’s order of service. Please ask an usher for assistance.
Arlington Street Church has a wheelchair accessible restroom immediately adjacent to the Sanctuary.
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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 fromthe 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.Social Action
For more information on the following listings,
please see Social Action Committee.
Welcome Home to the Haitian Coalition!
How to keep the momentum going!
Sandwich Board
The Little Red Hen Needs Help, Please!
Each Sunday, a delicious feast is prepared for us by a dedicated,
fun-loving crew. Join us!
At the Social Action Table:
Fund Our Communities, Reduce Military Spending
Boston Dyke March
Friday, June 11th, 6:00 pm, Boston Common
Each June, Dyke Marches take place in multiple cities across the United States and internationally, and traditionally occur the day or night before that city’s Gay Pride celebrations.
Pride!
Saturday, June 12th, 11:00 am
Calling those of all persuasions and allies to join in our annualpre-parade Pride service!
ASCenter
For more information about the following listings,
please see ASCenter.
The Wednesdays: Arlington Street’s Literary Salon
Wednesdays, May 26th and June 2nd
6:00 pm, Frothingham Library
Join Professor Alan Helms and Rev. Kim for four Wednesdays of haiku, the world’s shortest poetic form!
Come to a Book Party!
Travels in a Gay Nation: Portraits of LGBTQ Americans
A newly-published book by Phil Gambone
Wednesday, June 16th, 5:00 pm –7:00 pm, Hunnewell Chapel
Kundalini Yoga Class
Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 pm, Hunnewell Chapel
Talking Our Walk, a Discussion Group for People
Affected by Depression
Third Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 pm, Perkins Room
Music@ASC
Bach Solo Cello Suites
Guy Fishman, Artist in Residence
Sunday, May 30th, 11 am, Sanctuary
For more information, please view Music@ASC.
Add More Music to Your Life!
The choir is open to all interested singers able to make a commitment to the choir’s schedule.
For more information, please view Adult Choir.
Ethical Eating
~ Click here for delicious meatless recipes from our congregation ~
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40 YEARS of Earth Day / 40 DAYS of commitment
40 people in our congregation stand up for the Earth!
April 18th–May 27th, 2010
Earth Day began in 1962 thanks to the efforts of Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson. In the 70’s it was picked up and expanded by grass roots actors. This past and current week NPR is airing multiple programs inspired by Earth Day. Participation by many other groups and institutions — including the 40/40/40 program created by the UUA — serves to educate and engage us all. Take the 40/40/40 pledge on the this, the fortieth anniversary of Earth Day! Choose one or more of these 40+ actions for your 40-day pledge.
~ Read and download the list on our new green page! ~
This Sunday at
Arlington Street Church
It’s Sunday morning at 11:00 am!
Do you know where your
spiritual community is?
All are welcome!
Enter through the Great Doors
25 Arlington Street
Boston, MA
New to Arlington
Street Church?
Take this 360° virtual tour of our sanctuary and chapel!
We have beautiful settings for weddings and commitment ceremonies, and conveniently located space for meetings and events for reasonable fees!
Visit Our Facebook Page!
Visit http://www.facebook.com/
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Browse our web site to learn how to get involved at Arlington Street Church! And here are some directions to Arlington Street Church. Come visit us!
Worship Highlights!
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!
Click to open the
ASC Sermon Podcast
in iTunes.
The podcast is free, but if you are a frequent visitor, your generous donation will help to preserve our web services. If you click on this button, you will be taken to our verified and secure PayPal account.
Thank you for your support!
From the Pulpit
Visit the Worship Archives, where you can either read or listen to sermons.
What’s New:
Revelation Is Not Sealed
[May 23, 2010]
Standing in the Need of Prayer
[May 16, 2010]
Joy After All
[May 9, 2010]
Changes
[Apr. 25, 2010]
The Good Life
[March 21, 2010]
Candles of Joy
& Sorrow
Candles can be submitted online by Arlington Street Church members and friends and will be included in our weekly Candles of Joy & Sorrow ritual during the Sunday morning worship service.
Click here to fill out an online Candle Card.
Register for Snapshot, Arlington Street Church’s e-newsletter
There’s no easier way to stay in touch with all the activities at Arlington Street Church.
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e-newsletter and we’ll be sure you’re in the loop!
Social Action Opportunities
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.
Friday Night Supper Program Donation Bins
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.
Jubilee
Jubilee’s commitment to advancing human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice is built upon Arlington Street Church’s mission of love and service for justice and peace. Through Jubilee we aspire to share these values beyond Arlington Street Church’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.
