Men’s Group

Men’s Group

Zoom

Men of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to meet with First Parish’s Men’s Group! We meet online every other Sunday at 7pm to connect and support each other on our spiritual journeys. Email mensgroup@firstparish.info to join! Back to Events

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

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 […]

Walking in Beauty through Difficult Times: An evening with Diné Elder Lupita McClanahan

Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

“Hozho” or “The Beauty Way” is a core practice of the Diné people. Raised in secrecy by traditional elders in Canyn de Chelly, Lupita was hidden to preserve her family’s lineage from the boarding school system. Though eventually taken, she drew on her cultural strength to endure and overcome unimaginable challenges. Join us to hear […]

Grief Support Group

Grief Support Group

Zoom

Monthly Lay Ministry led support for individuals who have lost loved ones. This group usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm, on Zoom.   Click to Join Virtually Back to Events

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 […]

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 […]