S u n d a y, M a r c h 18 t h, Today s Events. Coffee Hour Immediately following the service in the Parish Hall

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1 S u n d a y, M a r c h 18 t h, Today s Events Coffee Hour Immediately following the service in the Parish Hall Gather with Arlington Street Church s congregation in this lively and social environment. To find the Parish Hall, head downstairs using the stairs in the rear of the sanctuary. The coffee s on us; freshly-made sandwiches, and refreshments are available for purchase. All are welcome. John Adams Unbound Discussion: 12:15 pm in the Perkins Room Walk to BPL: 1:00 pm from the Perkins Room Join Rev. Vera OBrien and member Roger Hooper for a brief lunchtime discussion of John Adam s Unitarian ties. Or join us as we walk down to visit the first public exhibition of his complete library at John Adams Unbound at the Boston Public Library. We ll leave from the Perkins Room at 1:00 pm sharp! Ministry for Earth Film Series: Dimming the Sun 12:45 pm in the Clarke Room Established during the Winter of 2006, the Ministry for Earth Film Series is sponsored by both our Green Sanctuary and Social Action Committees. The series explores environmental concerns and a discussion follows each film. All films are free and open to the public (a donation will be accepted). Dimming the Sun In a stunning investigation, NOVA reports on the discovery that the amount of sunlight reaching Earth is dropping a big surprise given international concern over global warming. Less sunlight might hardly seem to matter when our planet is stewing in greenhouse gases, but the discovery of global dimming has led some scientists to claim that the Earth s climate is heating up much faster than most previous predictions. Spiritual Passion: Books of the People 1:00 pm in the Chapel As Unitarian Universalists, the living tradition we share draws from many sources, including wisdom from the world s religions. And as people of the 21 st century we are challenged by moral and spiritual dilemas with regard to war, human rights, and stewardship of the earth. This workshop presented by lifelong Unitarian Universalist and intern minister Mr. Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson will provide a sampling of wisdom from the Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions on these issues. Come and get a little practice wrestling with and interpreting spiritual texts in community.

2 Boston Choral Ensemble: Passio 2:00 pm at First Church Cambridge, UCC, 11 Garden St. Free! The Boston Choral Ensemble, one of Arlington Street Church s Artists in Residence, is proud to announce its performance Arvo Pärt s stunning Passio this weekend This is an extremely rare performance of Pärt s 1982 musical setting of the passion story in his trademark tintinnabuli style. The performance will feature a small chamber ensemble (including our own Branden Grimmett!), soloists, and the full choir. Throughout, the music will be accompanied by a video projection of the text in translation and examples of passion art through the centuries. Don t miss this austere yet emotional setting of the work in the first complete New England performance in 14 years. Worship Highlights Covenant Renewal Sunday Sunday, April 1 st, 11:00 am in the Sanctuary Covenant Renewal Sunday is one of our congregation s most vital, inspiring, and fun worship services of the year! A time for renewing our covenant as Arlington Street members and pledging friends through financial and volunteer support for the year to come. Enjoy rousing spiritual/gospel singing, a festive brunch hosted by our Friday Night Supper Program friends and the processional of the Ark of the Covenant! This Sunday the choir will present the first in a two week series of African-American spirituals and gospels chosen to celebrate the rhythms of the Christian liturgical calendar and our own Arlington Street holidays. Don t miss Soon-ah Will be Done and Amazing Grace. Easter Sunday Sunday, April 8 th, 11:00 am in the Sanctuary On this festive Sunday, we sing O Day of Light and Gladness and Lo, the Earth Awakes Again familiar Christian hymns set with decidedly Earthcentered words. Come celebrate the arrival of spring! Wear your bonnet! This Sunday the choir will complete its two week series of African-American spirituals and gospels chosen to celebrate the rhythms of the Christian liturgical calendar and our own Arlington Street holidays. Don t miss Praise His Holy Name and In His Care-o. Our older children begin the three week process of making books and a time capsule. Special thanks to David Schumann who will be sharing his expertise with book binding and special paper folding. Our younger children will continue to explore the seventh Unitarian Universalist principle: We believe in caring for our planet earth, the home we share with all living things. Please check the tables in the Perkins Room for lost and found items as well as crafts to take home.

3 Coming Up Sunday, March 18 th, :30 am Choir Warm-up - Sanctuary 10:30 am Children s Religious Ed., The Time Travelers - Stage Rt. Rm. 11:00 am Worship Service - Sanctuary 12:00 pm Coffee Hour - Parish Hall 12:45 pm Ministry for Earth Film Series - Clarke Room 1:00 pm Spiritual Passion - Chapel/Frothingham Library Monday, March 19 th, 2007 Church Office Closed 10:30 am *Connections - Frothingham Library 6:30 pm Legacy of Ralph Waldo Emerson - Perkins Room 7:00 pm Gay Men s Spirityality Group - Chapel Tuesday, March 20 th, :00 pm Prudential Committee - Perkins Room 6:40 pm *Connections - Frothingham Library Wednesday, March 21 st, :00 pm Kundalini Yoga - Chapel 6:30 pm Wednesday Gathering: Worship - Clarke Room 6:30 pm Lessons of Loss - Perkins Room 6:30 pm Connections Cirriculum Development - Frothingham Lib. Thursday, March 22 nd, :00 am *Staff Meeting - Perkins Room 6:30 pm Member Relations Committee - Perkins Room 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal - Clarke Room Friday, March 23 rd, :00 pm Friday Night Supper Program - Parish Hall & Kitchen 7:00 pm Young Adult Group - Perkins Room Saturday, March 24 th, :30 pm Music@ASC: Teresa Tam, Soprano, in Recital - Sanctuary Sunday, March 25 th, :30 am Jubilee Committee - Archives Room 10:30 am Children s Religious Ed., The Time Travelers - Stage Rt. Rm. 11:00 am Worship Service - Sanctuary 12:00 pm Coffee Hour - Parish Hall 12:30 pm Corporation Meeting - Sanctuary 1:00 pm Spiritual Passion - Chapel & Clarke Room 2:30 pm New Orleans Gathering - Parish Hall 6:00 pm 2/4/6 Worship - Chapel * This program is currently closed. Check Inside for the next open meeting. NOTE: This calendar is accurate as of noon the Wednesday before publication and only includes events directly related to the congregation. For complete, upto-date calendar listings over the coming months, visit Music Teresa Tam in Recital Saturday, March 24 th, 2:30 pm in the Sanctuary Soprano Teresa Tam of our choir is proud to present her graduate voice recital in Arlington Street Church s historic sanctuary. Come enjoy an afternoon of beautiful and diverse vocal music by Bach, Grieg, Poulenc, and Britten. She will be accompanied by a small baroque chamber ensemble and pianist Jodi Gobel. Admission is free although a free-will offering will be taken.

4 Drakensberg Boys Choir South Africa s World Famous Choir Wednesday, March 28 th, 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary The Drakensberg Boys Choir of South Africa is widely considered among the very elite of choral groups from around the world. In March 2007 US audiences in fifteen eastern cities will find out for themselves why no other boys choir in the world can thrill audiences the way the Drakies do with their unique style of diversity. Whether singing classical, rock, pop, jazz, African, or folk, they never fail to bring audiences to their feet. Arlington Street Church is thrilled to welcome back the Drakies after their wildly-successful performance here in September Don t miss this performance one of only three in the Northeast. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door. ASC Community Announcements The Living Legacy of Ralph Waldo Emerson 4 Mondays, March 19 th, April 2 nd, 16 th, and 30 th 6:30 8:30 pm in the Perkins Room Since most of us met Ralph Waldo Emerson in high school American Lit. classes, many are surprised to discover that he was also a Unitarian minister. For Emerson, as for many contemporary Unitarian Universalists, religion was a matter of deeds not creeds. Join Rev. Vera OBrien in an exploration of Emerson s own words and his living legacy. Topics will include self reliance, community, social action, and ideas about God (ours and Emersons). There will be short readings of Emerson s work in preparation for each session. If you are interested in attending, contact Vera at VOBrien@ASCBoston.org or , ext. 12. Lessons of Loss 5 Wednesdays beginning March 21 st, at 6:30 pm in the Perkins Room Join Rev. Vera OBrien, our lifespan religious educator and a chaplain at the Brigham and Women s Hospital, for an adult program on loss and growth. Participants will identify losses and explore how our Unitarian Universalist beliefs can be a resource at difficult times. This is not a bereavement group because many different kinds of losses will be examined. One participant said, Loss is part of life, but not one that my family was comfortable discussing openly. By participating in this class, I was able to revisit some of my assumptions about how to deal with loss and I made deeper connections with other participants. Sign-up is required and class size will be limited. Please contact Rev. Vera at VOBrien@ASCBoston.org or by calling , ext 12. Corporation Meeting Agenda Sunday, March 25 th, 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary * I. Membership Update * II. Election of GA Delegates & Alternates * III. Jubilee Committee Proposal IV. Prudential Committee Report V. Council Report VI. Finance Report * a vote is expected Final corporation meeting of the church year: June 10 th, 2007.

5 Nominating Committee s GA Delegate Nominees The Nominating Committee announces the following members as nominees to represent Arlington Street Church during this summer s General Assembly. Our nominees for GA delegates are: Marilyn Castriotta Sarah Richards Linda Evans Heleni Thayre Bill McCartin Mark Watanabe Our nominees for Arlington Street Church alternates are: Pepper Greene Alan Hamilton Other Notices Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue Now through March 24 th, Northampton to Boston Join with Unitarian Universalist Mass Action Network for the Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue sponsored by Religious Witness for the Earth. Walk for an hour, an afternoon, a weekend, or for the whole nine days. Marilyn Castriotta will be leading the team from Arlington Street Church that will walk from Cambridge to Boston on Saturday, March 24 th. Please plan to meet Marilyn in front of Christ Church ( located at Zero Garden Street in Cambridge at 10:00 am. Look for the green Arlington Street signs: Gathered in Love and Service for Justice and Peace! Please contact her through the church office ( , office@asc- Boston.org) if you re interested in participating. For more information go to or Save The Date: Only A Child Annual Fundraiser Saturday, March 31 st, 7:00 10:00 pm at Waltham Sons of Italy George Leger, the founder and director of Only a Child will share information and slides about the young men in Guatemala City who are no longer homeless because of this program. It is a time to share good cheer and to celebrate the program s many successes. The proceeds from ticket sales help to fund the shelter, carpentry shop and education for the youth. Buy your tickets ($25.00) at coffee hour at the Social Action table and join others from Arlington Street Church for a special evening. Light up the Longfellow Bridge (Vigil for Peace) Monday, March 19th, 6:00 pm on the Longellow Bridge Be a part of a large, beautiful, peaceful candlelight vigil spanning across the Longfellow Bridge! Let¹s make our desire for Peace and an end to the Iraq War visible. Bring a source of light that can withstand the breeze - such as a flashlight, lantern, or candle in a cut-out plastic bottle. Green Tips for the Everyday Environmentalist Submit your ideas to Green@ASCBoston.org By switching to a 60-watt compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) you can save an average of $68 on your electric bill over the life of the bulb and save the Earth from more than 600 pounds of CO 2 pollution. Go the Green Sanctuary table in the Parish Hall during today s coffee hour and ask about buying a CFL today.

6 Spiritual Passions Winter 2007 Each Sunday afternoon, from January 7 th through April 15 th, from 1:00 3:00 pm, different members of the congregation will introduce you to their spiritual passion. This year s offerings include cooking, meditation, Dhikr, live music, and more. Try something new! No registration necessary; all are welcome. March 25 th : Corporation Meeting (نكر) April 1 st : Dhikrullah for Beginners To engage in Dhikr (pronounced zicker) is to have an awareness of Allah (G*d). Observed by practitioners of Islam, Dhikr is often ritualized through chant, song, and movement by many Sufi orders. Join intern minister, Mr. Barb Greve, in this Dhikrullah for Beginners, where we will learn how to prepare for Dhikr (Wudu) and engage in the ritual itself. No experience necessary. All ages and abilities welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. This Passion will begin after the Covenant Renewal brunch. April 15 th : Inside Out, 4 th in a series of 4 By listening to music imaginatively from the inside out concert goers can easily tune into thoughtful and emotional levels of musical expression at these free, one-hour concerts. To support community-building and meaningful connections through music, each workshop concludes with an opportunity for audience members to informally share their listening experiences. In this final workshop of the four-performance series attendees will explore themes related to the creative process in all aspects of life. Boston Conservatory Chamber Players with Eli Epstein, conductor, perform Darius Milhaud s Creation of the World, inspired by music in Harlem jazz clubs and African creation myths. Suggestion Box The staff and leadership of Arlington Street Church welcome your ideas, comments, and suggestions. If you have a thought to share about what works well or what could be improved, please send a message to Comments@ASCBoston.org or leave a note in the suggestion box outside the Church Office. Your message will be received by the Church s administrative assistant so it can find its way to the appropriate people. Please speak your truths in love and include your name and contact information so we can follow-up. Thanks! For emergencies, please see Our Caring Community to the right. Inside ASC Submission Guidelines Please deliver all Sunday announcements before Tuesday at 10:00 pm by to inside@ascboston.org. Announcements will not be accepted by telephone. Materials must be legible, signed, and fully composed and may be edited, as space is limited. Please note that we only publish submissions related to Arlington Street events or the wider Unitarian Universalist community. Scheduling Events at Arlington Street Church All issues dealing with building usage for both congregational usage and rentals, must be coordinated by Jeffrey Bouchard, facilities manager. Jeffrey is able to help you Monday Friday, 8:00 am 3:00 pm. He can be reached by phone at ext. 14 or by at JBouchard@ASCBoston.org. Our Caring Community In the event of a disruption or major transition in the life of an Arlington Street member, please inform the church office. The Parish Concerns committee and ASCares, our lay pastoral caregiving team, in conjunction with our staff and ministers, will be in touch to lend support. Security Note This is an urban church. Please do not leave your valuables unattended! Also, please be attentive when exiting the church into the alley. When walking in the alley avoid being alone, carry a cell phone, walk in the center of the road, and pay attention! Arlington Street Church, Unitarian Universalist 351 Boylston Street Boston, Massachusetts Office Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Phone: Fax: office@ascboston.org Web: