• Pie Palace at Arlington Town Day

    Arlington Town Day
    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Pie Palace on Arlington Town Day, September 19, 2026 Pie Palace is on Sept. 19th, serving slices of delicious pie to happy customers on Town Day. We need help from bakers, booth workers, set-up and clean-up. For newer members, this is a fun event where you will get to socialize with fellow congregants while helping […]

  • Walking Tour: Public Art in Nubian Square

    Explore one of Massachusetts' most prolific areas for public art with UUUM's Arts Liaison D Walker. "Roots of the "Bury," an easy, mostly flat 2-mile tour will focus on Nubian Square with stops at Roxbury Public Library, the Bruce Bolling Building, along Washington Street, on Malcolm X Blvd, and in Jeep Jones Park. Meet at […]

  • Man-Made Chili at Arlington Town Day

    Arlington Town Day
    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Each year, First Parish comes together as a community to make and serve chili on Town Day to raise money for First Parish and the myriad activities our community undertakes throughout the year. The more chili we sell, the more activities we can fund! Town Day this year is on Saturday, September 19th! We are […]

  • Sunday Zoom Meditation

    Sunday Zoom Meditation
    Zoom

    Join us on Zoom for 30 minutes of silent meditation practice before the Sunday church service. Beginning and experienced meditators are welcome on a drop-in basis. The session opens and ends with a bell. and you are welcome to have your camera on or off. May all beings be happy, peaceful, and well. Sundays, 9-9:30 […]

  • Art Show Opening – Port of Entry: Art by Carol Wintle

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Carol Wintle’s solo art show, Port of Entry: Art by Carol Wintle, will open Sunday, September 20th in First Parish’s parlor.   A reception will be from 11:45 to 1:00 with light snacks and beverages. Carol’s collages combine various images with watercolor, acrylic tissue paper and pastels.  Come and enjoy this new show.

  • 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 […]

  • 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