Forum With Greely Peace Scholar, Prof. Fatemeh Shams

First Parish Church 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States

Prof. Shams will share her experiences and read her poetry. Question and Answer Period and Reception will follow. Shams currently serves as Associate Professor of Persian Literature and Gender Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been living in exile since June 2009 and her lived experience has served as a springboard for her […]

Free

Why are they Coming? The Multiple Roots of Migration Today – A Talk by Aviva Chomsky

First Parish Church 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States

Are you noticing the changing patterns in who is coming to our border? Are you involved in immigration issues, or are you curious? You are invited to a talk “Why are they coming? The multiple roots of migration today,” by Dr. Aviva Chomsky, Sunday, March 17 at 4:30 in the Parish Hall of First Parish […]

Music Makes Me Happy Chorus: Martin Luther King Day Concert

First Parish Church 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States

Mon. Jan. 15, 2024  Martin Luther King Day Concert by the MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY Chorus 3 p.m.  First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Road in Concord, MA About Us: MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY Chorus, located in Concord, MA, is comprised of adults with special needs, volunteers, a  director, and a pianist. We meet each week […]

Authors discuss “Tyranny of the Minority”

First Parish Church 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States

Tyranny of the Minority with authors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt Sunday, November 5, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, including a book signing First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, Concord, MA “An exceptionally persuasive book… Ziblatt and Levitsky are two of America’s very best comparative political scientists, with expertise that makes them uniquely well-equipped for […]

Free

Holiday Artisan’s Fair

First Parish Church 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States

Outstanding juried artists & artisans will be showing & selling their latest handmade items. Great browsing, shopping & socializing! Great handmade woodworks, glass items, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, clothing, fine art works, cards, photography, children’s items, pet gifts, bee products, holiday & home decorations, food gift items, hostess gifts, sweaters, scarves & more. Catnip balls. Popular […]

$1.00 – $2.00

“Beyond the Notes” performing at First Parish!

First Parish Church 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States

Don't miss Beyond the Notes performance at First Parish Church on April 22! Did you know Sarah Whitney, Violinist with Beyond the Notes, was born & raised in Concord, and went to CCHS? What is Beyond the Notes? Beyond the Notes is a unique and interactive concert experience that gives the audience a chance to […]

Community Screening of “Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America”

First Parish Church 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States

This Black History Month, COAR is collaborating with other community organizations to host screenings of Jeffery Robinson's Documentary Film Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America. Tuesday, February 7, 6pm @ Gleason Library, Carlisle Saturday, February 11, 1pm @ Fowler Library, Concord Sunday, February 12, 2pm @ First Parish, Concord Pick the date […]

Free

Thoreau Society : An Evening with Sy Montgomery

First Parish Church 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States

An Evening with Sy Montgomery featuring her latest book, The Hawk's Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty This hybrid event takes place at First Parish 20 Lexington Road, Concord, MA and will be lived-streamed via Zoom. Tickets are $25 for the live event (thoreausociety.org) and $15 for Zoom registration.

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