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Free Lecture (Bedford Lyceum) – “Gun Violence in the U.S.: How Massachusetts Fits into the National Conversation on Guns”

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The Bedford Lyceum presents a free lecture entitled “Gun Violence in the U.S.: How Massachusetts Fits into the National Conversation on Guns” with Ruth Zakarin, Executive Director of MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence. Please join us for this free Zoom presentation;  visit www.uubedford.org/lyceum-news/ for the link. Gun violence is an incredibly complex issue that necessitates a complex and holistic set of responses. As the country grapples with an ever-increasing number of deaths from gun violence, we will talk about what that response in Massachusetts looks like, and how that fits in with national efforts to prevent more violence. Using the

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The Bedford Lyceum presents – “A Sailing Voyage to Greenland (and Back)” with Dr. Timothy Allen

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Please join us for this free Zoom presentation: In July 2022, Tim joined the crew of the sailboat Felicity to sail from Conception Bay, Newfoundland, to Nuuk, Greenland.  Arrangements to leave the boat in Nuuk until next year fell apart, and they ended up sailing the boat back to Lewisporte, Newfoundland.  A year ago, Tim helped sail Felicity from Boothbay Harbor, Maine, up to Newfoundland, in preparation for this Greenland voyage.   Dr. Timothy Allen works as an independent contractor for Relion in Bedford, MA, manufacturer of a scientific instrument that uses an electron beam to make rocks light up

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Journey to Oz at First Parish

First Parish Bedford 75 The Great Road, Bedford, MA, United States

If you’re a person who watches “The Wizard of Oz” at least once every year, you will want to make your own “Journey to Oz” at First Parish, Bedford,  on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Local performers Brad Conner and Ben Sears are joining a cast of Boston area musical theater singers to bring a lineup of favorites from the Oz canon, including “Over the Rainbow” and songs from “The Wiz” and “Wicked.”  Steve Sussman, pianist, is the accompanist with JoAnne Dickinson as the storyteller.  Others in the cast include Teresa Winner Blume, Christina English, Carolyn Saxon, Sherée Dunwell, Davron Monroe,

“Celebrating Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Musical Soul of England” with Bradford Conner

First Parish in Bedford, Unitarian Universalist 75 The Great Rd, Bedford, MA, United States

Please join us for this free HYBRID event -- both IN-PERSON and via Zoom:   Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) is considered to be one of the greatest of all English composers.  Born in Gloucestershire, England, he showed an intense musical talent from a young age.  He wrote in all genres of music-- operas, ballets, chamber music, secular and religious vocal pieces, hymns, and orchestral compositions, and nine symphonies – all in the course of sixty years.  Vaughan Williams was particularly interested in music from Tudor times and English folk music and carols.  He was almost single-handedly responsible for the resurgence

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Event Series “Ukraine 101: Root causes of the Russian invasion in context – Ukraine’s history, culture, and people”

“Ukraine 101: Root causes of the Russian invasion in context – Ukraine’s history, culture, and people”

First Parish in Bedford, Unitarian Universalist 75 The Great Rd, Bedford, MA, United States

First Parish in Bedford is hosting a two-part presentation on Ukraine:   Sunday, Jan. 29 and Sunday, Feb. 5 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Vlad Shapiro, a Ukrainian-American from Kviv, will speak briefly about the root causes and current state of the Russian invasion in Ukraine.  Vlad will also provide background on cultural & historical differences between the Ukraine & Russian populations, Ukraine’s place in the global economy, as well as key information about Ukrainian culture and traditions. Both sessions will include plenty of time for questions from the audience.     These talks will be accessible on Zoom for those

Free

Bedford Arts and Crafts Society Art Show

First Parish in Bedford, Unitarian Universalist 75 The Great Rd, Bedford, MA, United States

Art work by members of the Bedford Arts and Crafts Society is on view in the Gallery@First Parish until March 30th.  Visitors are welcome during hours that the church office is open: 9:30-2:00.  A telephone call would be helpful to make sure the office is open .  The church telephone number is 781-275-7994.    

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Event Series “Ukraine 101: Root causes of the Russian invasion in context – Ukraine’s history, culture, and people”

“Ukraine 101: Root causes of the Russian invasion in context – Ukraine’s history, culture, and people”

First Parish in Bedford, Unitarian Universalist 75 The Great Rd, Bedford, MA, United States

First Parish in Bedford is hosting a two-part presentation on Ukraine:   Sunday, Jan. 29 and Sunday, Feb. 5 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Vlad Shapiro, a Ukrainian-American from Kviv, will speak briefly about the root causes and current state of the Russian invasion in Ukraine.  Vlad will also provide background on cultural & historical differences between the Ukraine & Russian populations, Ukraine’s place in the global economy, as well as key information about Ukrainian culture and traditions. Both sessions will include plenty of time for questions from the audience.     These talks will be accessible on Zoom for those

Free

“True Love” 13th Annual Valentine’s Day Concert

First Parish Bedford 75 The Great Road, Bedford, MA, United States

"True Love" 13th Annual Valentine's Day Concert Sunday, February 12 at 4:00 pm Cynthia Mork, Ben Sears (vocals) and Bradford Conner (piano) With Special Guests Heinrich Christensen and Robert Winkley (4-hand piano) Scrumptious chocolate reception to follow! The First Parish in Bedford 75 Great Road, Bedford MA 01730 Suggested Donations Collected at the door: $20 adults $15 seniors and students Proceeds to benefit First Parish Live streaming tickets:  tinyurl.com/uubedfordtruelove The First Parish in Bedford UU will present "True Love," their 13th annual Valentine's Day Concert at 4 pm on February 12. Ben Sears and Bradford Conner, founders and producing directors of

American Classic Presents Songs from the Movies

First Parish in Bedford, Unitarian Universalist 75 The Great Rd, Bedford, MA, United States

Music from the movies is theme of the American Classics concert on Sunday, Feb. 26 at First Parish in Bedford. Time is 3 p.m. Tickets are available online here: https://tinyurl.com/bdexmuuh  and also will be available at the door. The price is $25 and $20 for seniors/students. First Parish is wheelchair accessible.   Read more: https://thebedfordcitizen.org/2023/02/american-classics-presents-songs-from-the-movies-feb-26-at-first-parish/

Pancake Breakfast

Bedford, MA, United States

All are invited and welcome to join friends, family and neighbors for a pancake breakfast before the Pole Capping on the morning of April 8 from 8 am - 10 am at First Parish on the Bedford Common. There will be pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee served. $5 per person/$20 per family. All proceeds will support Partners in Transylvania.

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