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Art Tour and Jazz Concert – UU Urban Ministry

UU Urban Ministry 10 Putnam Street, Boston, MA, United States

On Saturday, August 16, the UU Urban Ministry will host two great events: The Roxbury Ramble -- Public Art tour Visit local murals with artist Dayenne Walters and appreciate the artists who address important topics. 10:00am - 1:00pm Meet at the UUUM: 10 Putnam Street, Roxbury Boston. RSVP for the tour: https://www.uuum.org/event-details/the-roxbury-ramble-2025-08-16-10-00 Makanda Project Jazz […]

All-Church Picnic to Welcome Rev. Jonipher

Courtyard 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Join the First Parish community for a fun picnic in the Courtyard (Vestry if rain) on Sunday, September 14, after the worship service (at around 11:30am) to welcome Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, our new Interim Lead Minister. The picnic will be sponsored by the Parish Committee and we will serve sandwiches, salad, and drinks - […]

Pie Palace at Arlington Town Day

Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Pie Palace on Arlington Town Day, September 20, 2025 Pie Palace is on Sept. 20th, serving slices of delicious homemade 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 […]

Man-Made Chili at 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 20th! We are […]

Día De Los Muertos Vespers Service

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

Join us at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary for an evening Vespers service in the spirit of the Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), led by Rev. Lilia Cuervos. Día de los Muertos is a two day holiday that reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (Offerings) to honor their departed family […]

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 […]

Women’s Book Group

Women’s Book Group

Zoom

The women’s book group meets every first Thursday at 7pm (on Zoom), not including Summer months. The next meeting will be December 4, 2025. Book selections for 2025-2026 are: January 2026: The Yellow House, by Sarah Broom December 2025: Mad Honey, by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boyland November 2025: Heaven and Hell by Jon Kalman Stefansson September […]

Diversity Book Club

Diversity Book Club

Zoom

The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, on Zoom. The book for December 2025 is ¡Yo! by Julia Alvarez. All are welcome, please join us! Please email diversitybookclub@firstparish.info, to obtain the link and to RSVP to join the discussion or with any questions.

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

Older Men Lunch Meetings

Older Men Lunch Meetings

Zoom

First Parish’s Older Men’s group continues to meet, using Zoom. The sessions will be held at noon every other Thursday. Email for more information. Meeting Online Only Back to Events