Monthly Community Potlucks

Monthly Community Potlucks, 2025-2026

Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September - May on the last Wednesday of the month, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck, on Wednesday, December 3. Potlucks will be held indoors, in the Vestry, except in September and May when they might be […]

Wednesday Evening Chapel

Wednesday Evening Chapel

Zoom

Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing, silence, poetry, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday, […]

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 […]

Multigenerational Dance Party!

Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Join us for a dance party for all ages, co-hosted by the Youth Group and RE Committee. Bring the whole family for dancing, food (prepared by the Youth Group), and fun! All are welcome - children should be accompanied by their grown-ups. Questions or dietary restrictions? Email Youth Group Coordinator K Milano at k.milano@firstparish.info.  

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!  

Pathway to Membership Workshop with Rev. Erica

Pathway to Membership Workshop with Rev. Erica

Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

New to First Parish or just want to learn more? Discover what UUs believe, where our faith comes from, and how we got here. Join Rev. Erica and folks from the Membership Committee for this workshop (attend one, not both) to get answers to all these questions and more! Attending this workshop on one of […]

First Parish Talent Show

Sanctuary 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

This fundraiser benefits the Music Program's piano fund and begins with a light lunch and a program featuring the FP Choir, Bell Ringers, instrumental/vocal soloists and ensembles of all ages. We can still use volunteers (musicians or helping hands.)  Contact music@firstparish.info or see Robin Baker, Bob Rowlands or Music Director Daniel Parsley. Donations of any size […]

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