ALLIANCE PROGRAM From Guerilla to Grandmother: An Evening with Peace Activist Katherine Power

Vestry and Zoom 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Katherine Power, author of SURRENDER: My Journey from Guerilla to Grandmother, will join us to share her story and talk with us about taking action to bring about change. In her book, she recounts the events of her dramatic journey from anti-war activist to revolutionary guerrilla, through 23 years of life on the run where […]

Free Family Game Night!

Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Please join us for this free family game night! We'll provide games and pizza. Additional games and desserts are welcome, but not necessary. Co-sponsored by the Stewardship and RE committees.

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!  

What Do We Mean By “Covenant” Workshop

Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Join Rev. Jonipher and the Membership Committee to learn what we mean by "covenant." If you are wanting to learn more about First Parish and what we believe, this is the workshop for you! Come learn about covenant and what it means.

Monday Spirit Talks

Monday Spirit Talks

Zoom

Spirit Talks are back! Weekly Spirit Talk discussions provide an opportunity for a small group to reflect together on a spiritual theme inspired by a different quote each week. Spirit Talk meets every Monday at 4pm on Zoom.  Email spirittalk@firstparish.info to be added to the mailing list for Spirit Talk or just check us out by joining […]

Monday In-Person Meditation

Monday In-Person Meditation

Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Looking for support for your meditation practice? Join us for 30 minutes of silent sitting. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.  Please drop in whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Meets Mondays 6:00-7:00pm in the Parlor. For more information, please email meditation@firstparish.info Back to Events

“How We Win” Book Discussion Series

“How We Win” Book Discussion Series

Zoom

Winning social justice struggles is an art form, one that George Lakey has become an expert in over six decades of activism. In his short, punchy book, "How We Win: A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning", he lays out principles, illustrates them with stories, and dialogues about them with two other experienced organizers. In […]

Tuesday Lectio Divina

Tuesday 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 […]