Interested in trying out a new spiritual practice based on values we are trying to live out in our lives? Join Rev. Marta Flanagan and First Parish member Bonnie Zimmer in a five- session Mussar experience. Mussar is a 1,000 year old Jewish practice, which requires both individual practice and group reflection. This pilot program […]
The entire First Parish community is invited to help out on the fall Clean-it / Fix-it day, Saturday, October 19, 9am-noon. Past days have included gardening, painting, cleaning and just general sprucing up around First Parish. This is a great way to meet new people and make a difference~~we hope you will join us. Back to […]
Have a story? Tell a story. Need a story? Hear a story. Join us in the Parlor from 7:30 - 9:00 pm on Wednesday, October 30 for FPA's very own "Moth" story hour. The suggested theme of this month's program is "Experimentation is the Name of the Game", although your story can be about anything […]
"There Will Be Dancing!!!" All Ages Post-Election Shakeout Saturday November 9th, 6-8pm First Parish Arlington (sanctuary) Clear out the Sanctuary chairs* and get down to some groovy tunes (think big family wedding vibes)! All Ages are welcome. We're stone-souping this event! So if you wanna bring along a snack to share, or some seltzers, or […]
After worship, Rev. Marta Flanagan, Lead Minister, and Rev. Erica Richmond, Parish Minister, will facilitate a “Reverberations” session in the sanctuary. Reverberations occasionally occurs after Sunday worship giving members of the congregation an opportunity to offer their perspectives.
PLEASE JOIN US on Wednesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. for a commemoration of Transgender Day of Resilience. We will gather on the meetinghouse lawn at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 630 Mass Ave., Arlington Center. Transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive people are also invited to an affinity event at 6:15 p.m. at First Parish […]
Our annual fair sale is back on for 2024! If you have any questions that are not answered below, send a note to fair@firstparish.info Sign up to volunteer! For list of suggested donations and guidelines, please click here If you’re donating a working PC or Mac (less than 10 years old), we need a bit more […]
Climate Change and the Environment he next congregational art show has the theme of Climate Change and the Environment, as interpreted by the artist. The show will be hung on December 7th with a reception on December 8th. It will continue through early February. For this show, we invited works in a variety of media […]
The First Parish Committee on Ministry is holding a listening circle on Sunday, December 15th immediately following the worship service at 11:45AM in the Sanctuary. In the wake of Marta's retirement announcement, we know many folks are eager to share their thoughts and reactions. We're holding this session to provide a space for parishioners to […]
One of our members is currently incarcerated and welcomes cards and letters from First Parish friends. Please join us in the Parlor after services on Sunday December 15 - we gather in community to prepare cards of holiday cheer/ well wishes. Please bring any extra holiday cards or stationery and stamps-- we will have light […]