Being Human: James Luther Adams and Faith Today

Grady Room

Longing for some faithful mooring in turbulent times? Join Revs. Erica & Stevie for an evening of learning and conversation, connecting to the work of James Luther Adams, the 21st Century Unitarian Universalist theologian. Drawing from his "five smooth stones" of religious liberalism, may we be inspired by his faith and advocacy work in this […]

Wednesday Lectio Divina

Wednesday Lectio Divina

Zoom

Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […]

Thursday Lectio Divina

Thursday Lectio Divina

Zoom

Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […]

Older Men Lunch Meetings

Older Men Lunch Meetings

Zoom

First Parish’s Older Men’s group continues to meet, using Zoom. The sessions will be held at noon every other Thursday. Email for more information. Meeting Online Only Back to Events

Women’s Book Group

Women’s Book Group

Zoom

The women’s book group meets every first Thursday at 7pm (on Zoom), not including Summer months. Book selections for 2025-2026 are: April 2026: The Emperor of Gladness, by Ocean Vuong March 2026: The Correspondent, by Virginia Evans February 2026: Love in the Time of Cholera, by Gabriel García Márquez January 2026: The Yellow House, by Sarah Broom December 2025: Mad Honey, by […]

Canceled Good Friday Service

Sanctuary 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Join Rev. Erica and worship associates for a somber, contemplative Good Friday service at 7 pm in the Sanctuary.

Sunday Zoom Meditation

Sunday Zoom Meditation

Zoom

Looking for support for your meditation practice? Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. First Parish’s Meditation Group has gone virtual!  Please join us whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required.  Click here to join on Zoom. Sunday, 9-9:30 a.m. The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction and then ring the bell. We will […]

Knitting Circles

Knitting Circles

Damon

Monthly Knitting Circle will take place in the Damon Room starting on Sunday, October 5, from 11:30 to 1. The group is open and welcoming to all to all skill levels. Crocheters and other crafters welcome, as well. No need to register to join - just drop in!