• Transition Team Listening Sessions

    Transition Team Listening Sessions
    Zoom

    The Transition Team invites your thoughts and feedback about life at First Parish and our aspirations for the future!  We will be hosting listening sessions and other events over the next two years, beginning with an in-person listening session on Sunday, October 19 from 12-1:00 pm in the Parlor and a Zoom session on Tuesday, […]

  • “Your Fat Friend” Film Screening and Conversation

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Join us for a community screening of the fabulous film "Your Fat Friend." The film explores the anti-fat bias many of us hold and how we might reorient toward body positivity / neutrality. After the screening, we will have a community discussion. All are welcome. RSVP via Realm or contact Rev. Erica Richmond directly. Thursday, […]

  • Monthly Community Potlucks, 2025-2026

    Monthly Community Potlucks
    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 […]

  • 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!  

  • Red Cross Blood Drive

    Red Cross Blood Drives
    Sanctuary on Saturdays / Vestry on Weekdays 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Come one, come all to First Parish from 10a-3p to give the gift of life! Please make an appointment in advance at redcrossblood.org, in the ARC Blood Donor app, or by calling 800-RED-CROSS. Thank you! Consider helping make this a success by reaching out to John at blooddrive@firstparish.info! First Parish volunteers welcome, and I can help […]

  • Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience

    Front Lawn / Clock tower 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    In these dire times for the transgender community, we gather to remember those who we have lost to violence and bigotry, and celebrate the resilience of this community who has always been here and will always be here. Join us on Thursday, November 20th for a Vigil 7-8 pm on the front lawn of First […]

  • Harvest Moon Fair 2025

    Meet at First Parish 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Our annual fair sale is back on for 2025! If you have any questions that are not answered below, send a note to fair@firstparish.info Stay tuned later this fall for updates and more information about how to volunteer! For list of suggested donations and guidelines, please click here If you’re donating a working PC or Mac […]

  • Thanksgiving Pie and Fellowship

    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Join us in the vestry Wednesday Nov. 26th 1:30-3:00pm for some pie, hot drinks, music, games and overall thanks for our beloved shared community. Please RSVP to layministry@firstparish.info.

  • Monthly Community Potlucks, 2025-2026

    Monthly Community Potlucks
    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 […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive

    Red Cross Blood Drives
    Sanctuary on Saturdays / Vestry on Weekdays 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Come one, come all to First Parish from 10a-3p to give the gift of life! Please make an appointment in advance at redcrossblood.org, in the ARC Blood Donor app, or by calling 800-RED-CROSS. Thank you! Consider helping make this a success by reaching out to John at blooddrive@firstparish.info! First Parish volunteers welcome, and I can help […]