• Finding Your Walden: How to Strive Less, Simplify More, and Embrace What Matters Most

    Grady Room +2 more

    Inspired by the book with the same title by Jen Tota McGivney, we will explore the ways Thoreau's wisdom may apply to and inspire our 21st century lives.  There will be two sessions this spring and we will continue the conversation in the fall.  It is not necessary to read the book. In-person and remote […]

  • Women’s Book Group

    Women’s Book Group
    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    The women’s book group meets every first Thursday at 7pm (on Zoom), not including Summer months. Book selections for 2025-2026 are: June 2026 - MEET IN PERSON IN THE PARLOR: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson May 2026: Two short books, Small Things Like These and Foster, by Claire Keegan April 2026: The Emperor of Gladness, by […]

  • Household Goods Donation Drive

    St. Camillus Church 1185 Concord Tpke, Arlington, MA, United States

    The Alliance is co-sponsoring a household goods drive - help Household Goods furnish homes, free of charge for families in need. Donate good quality household items to help turn empty rooms into real homes. For guidelines on what to donate, please click here to visit the Household Goods website.

  • Boston Pride Parade

    Copley Plaza 206 Clarendon St, Boston, MA, United States

    Meet First Parish members at the Alewife Station at 10:00am on Saturday, or meet in Copley Square to march together in the annual Boston Pride Parade. If you plan to attend, or if you have questions or need more information, please email lgbtqia@firstparish.info so that we can coordinate with all folks attending.

  • 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 […]

  • 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!  

  • Finding Your Walden: How to Strive Less, Simplify More, and Embrace What Matters Most

    Grady Room +2 more

    Inspired by the book with the same title by Jen Tota McGivney, we will explore the ways Thoreau's wisdom may apply to and inspire our 21st century lives.  There will be two sessions this spring and we will continue the conversation in the fall.  It is not necessary to read the book. In-person and remote […]

  • Front Corner Project Presentation

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

    Join the team working with the landscape architects after worship on Sunday, June 7 in the Sanctuary for an update on the redesign of our front corner (at Mass Ave and Pleasant St), and an opportunity for you to share your feedback. Click here to join on Zoom if you are unable to join in […]

  • Covenant Groups Demo Session

    Grady Room

    Join us for a 1- hour demo session on Sunday, June 7 after services. To register for the demo, to get more information, or to sign up for a group, email covenantgroups@firstparish.info. Covenant Groups are a great way to make deeper connections with others at First Parish. Each small group meets monthly for 2 hours […]