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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February\, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing\, silence\, poetry\, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here. \nWeekly from October 1\, 2025 – February 25\, 2026
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-3-2/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T175126Z
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SUMMARY:Aging Well
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Aging Well meeting will include a presentation on ‘Woman of Courage and Conviction’ with Dorothy Anger. \nOur goal for this group is to foster engagement and build community among women over fifty who wish to explore themes related to planning and consciously living out our later years. Some meetings have guest speakers; others include small-group or large-group conversations. \nAging Well meets once a month\, usually on the fourth Thursday of the month. Some meetings are in-person; others by Zoom. **Please note our starting time change to 11am** \nPlease contact agingwell@firstparish.info with questions. \nClick here to join the Zoom. \n  \n  \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/women-aging-well-2025-2026-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T213000
DTSTAMP:20260312T175615Z
CREATED:20250923T170125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T175615Z
UID:10002436-1772658000-1772659800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February\, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing\, silence\, poetry\, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here. \nWeekly from October 1\, 2025 – February 25\, 2026
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-3-2/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260312T175615Z
CREATED:20250923T170125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T175615Z
UID:10002437-1773262800-1773264600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February\, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing\, silence\, poetry\, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here. \nWeekly from October 1\, 2025 – February 25\, 2026
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-3-2/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T213000
DTSTAMP:20260312T175615Z
CREATED:20250923T170125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T175615Z
UID:10002438-1773867600-1773869400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February\, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing\, silence\, poetry\, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here. \nWeekly from October 1\, 2025 – February 25\, 2026
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-3-2/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T201500
DTSTAMP:20260211T180007Z
CREATED:20251223T165939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180007Z
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SUMMARY:Love at the Center Book Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to put love at the center of our lives? How is love at the center of our six shared Unitarian Universalist values of interdependence\, equity\, transformation\, pluralism\, generosity\, and justice? Join folks from the Membership Committee to discuss readings from Love at the Center\, a collection of meditations on love at the center by UU ministers from around the country. Come to one or come to all. Aimed at newer folks\, but not exclusive! Third Thursdays on Zoom – please register online for Zoom link and to receive updates and information.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/love-at-the-center-book-discussion-series/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20250624T201926Z
CREATED:20250624T201926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T201926Z
UID:10002045-1774380600-1774384200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nClick to Join Virtually \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/grief-support-group-2-2-4/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20251113T142738Z
CREATED:20250627T165938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T142738Z
UID:10002114-1774522800-1774526400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Aging Well
DESCRIPTION:Our goal for this group is to foster engagement and build community among women over fifty who wish to explore themes related to planning and consciously living out our later years. Some meetings have guest speakers; others include small-group or large-group conversations. \nAging Well meets once a month\, usually on the fourth Thursday of the month. Some meetings are in-person; others by Zoom. **Please note our starting time change to 11am** \nPlease contact agingwell@firstparish.info with questions. \nClick here to join the Zoom. \n  \n  \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/women-aging-well-2025-2026/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T201500
DTSTAMP:20260211T180007Z
CREATED:20251223T165939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180007Z
UID:10002554-1776366000-1776370500@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Love at the Center Book Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to put love at the center of our lives? How is love at the center of our six shared Unitarian Universalist values of interdependence\, equity\, transformation\, pluralism\, generosity\, and justice? Join folks from the Membership Committee to discuss readings from Love at the Center\, a collection of meditations on love at the center by UU ministers from around the country. Come to one or come to all. Aimed at newer folks\, but not exclusive! Third Thursdays on Zoom – please register online for Zoom link and to receive updates and information.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/love-at-the-center-book-discussion-series/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20251113T142738Z
CREATED:20250627T165938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T142738Z
UID:10002115-1776942000-1776945600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Aging Well
DESCRIPTION:Our goal for this group is to foster engagement and build community among women over fifty who wish to explore themes related to planning and consciously living out our later years. Some meetings have guest speakers; others include small-group or large-group conversations. \nAging Well meets once a month\, usually on the fourth Thursday of the month. Some meetings are in-person; others by Zoom. **Please note our starting time change to 11am** \nPlease contact agingwell@firstparish.info with questions. \nClick here to join the Zoom. \n  \n  \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/women-aging-well-2025-2026/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T203000
DTSTAMP:20250624T201926Z
CREATED:20250624T201926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T201926Z
UID:10002046-1777404600-1777408200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nClick to Join Virtually \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/grief-support-group-2-2-4/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T173213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002641-1779017400-1779022800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Finding Your Walden:  How to Strive Less\, Simplify More\, and Embrace What Matters Most
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nIn-person and remote options are available.  Registration links are below.\n\nSpring Session 1:   \n\nSunday\, May 17th at 11:30 a.m.  –  Grady Room  (click here to register)\nThursday\, May 21st at 6:00 p.m.  – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nA sprint through Thoreau’s central ideas.\nPrinciple One:   “Know the True Cost of Things”\n\n\nSpring Session 2:  \n\nSunday June 7th at 11:30 a.m. – Parlor  (click here to register)\nThursday\, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nPrinciple Two:     Create Space between You and the World\nPrinciple Three:  Create Your Inner Misfit
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/finding-your-walden-how-to-strive-less-simplify-more-and-embrace-what-matters-most/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Grady Room
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T173213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002642-1779386400-1779391800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Finding Your Walden:  How to Strive Less\, Simplify More\, and Embrace What Matters Most
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nIn-person and remote options are available.  Registration links are below.\n\nSpring Session 1:   \n\nSunday\, May 17th at 11:30 a.m.  –  Grady Room  (click here to register)\nThursday\, May 21st at 6:00 p.m.  – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nA sprint through Thoreau’s central ideas.\nPrinciple One:   “Know the True Cost of Things”\n\n\nSpring Session 2:  \n\nSunday June 7th at 11:30 a.m. – Parlor  (click here to register)\nThursday\, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nPrinciple Two:     Create Space between You and the World\nPrinciple Three:  Create Your Inner Misfit
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/finding-your-walden-how-to-strive-less-simplify-more-and-embrace-what-matters-most/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Grady Room
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T201500
DTSTAMP:20260211T180007Z
CREATED:20251223T165939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180007Z
UID:10002555-1779390000-1779394500@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Love at the Center Book Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to put love at the center of our lives? How is love at the center of our six shared Unitarian Universalist values of interdependence\, equity\, transformation\, pluralism\, generosity\, and justice? Join folks from the Membership Committee to discuss readings from Love at the Center\, a collection of meditations on love at the center by UU ministers from around the country. Come to one or come to all. Aimed at newer folks\, but not exclusive! Third Thursdays on Zoom – please register online for Zoom link and to receive updates and information.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/love-at-the-center-book-discussion-series/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T203000
DTSTAMP:20250624T201926Z
CREATED:20250624T201926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T201926Z
UID:10002047-1779823800-1779827400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nClick to Join Virtually \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/grief-support-group-2-2-4/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T120000
DTSTAMP:20251113T142738Z
CREATED:20250627T165938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T142738Z
UID:10002116-1779966000-1779969600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Aging Well
DESCRIPTION:Our goal for this group is to foster engagement and build community among women over fifty who wish to explore themes related to planning and consciously living out our later years. Some meetings have guest speakers; others include small-group or large-group conversations. \nAging Well meets once a month\, usually on the fourth Thursday of the month. Some meetings are in-person; others by Zoom. **Please note our starting time change to 11am** \nPlease contact agingwell@firstparish.info with questions. \nClick here to join the Zoom. \n  \n  \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/women-aging-well-2025-2026/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T173213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002643-1780596000-1780601400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Finding Your Walden:  How to Strive Less\, Simplify More\, and Embrace What Matters Most
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nIn-person and remote options are available.  Registration links are below.\n\nSpring Session 1:   \n\nSunday\, May 17th at 11:30 a.m.  –  Grady Room  (click here to register)\nThursday\, May 21st at 6:00 p.m.  – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nA sprint through Thoreau’s central ideas.\nPrinciple One:   “Know the True Cost of Things”\n\n\nSpring Session 2:  \n\nSunday June 7th at 11:30 a.m. – Parlor  (click here to register)\nThursday\, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nPrinciple Two:     Create Space between You and the World\nPrinciple Three:  Create Your Inner Misfit
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/finding-your-walden-how-to-strive-less-simplify-more-and-embrace-what-matters-most/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Grady Room
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T173213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
UID:10002644-1780831800-1780837200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Finding Your Walden:  How to Strive Less\, Simplify More\, and Embrace What Matters Most
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nIn-person and remote options are available.  Registration links are below.\n\nSpring Session 1:   \n\nSunday\, May 17th at 11:30 a.m.  –  Grady Room  (click here to register)\nThursday\, May 21st at 6:00 p.m.  – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nA sprint through Thoreau’s central ideas.\nPrinciple One:   “Know the True Cost of Things”\n\n\nSpring Session 2:  \n\nSunday June 7th at 11:30 a.m. – Parlor  (click here to register)\nThursday\, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. – on Zoom  (click here to register and to get the Zoom link)\n\nProgram:\nPrinciple Two:     Create Space between You and the World\nPrinciple Three:  Create Your Inner Misfit
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/finding-your-walden-how-to-strive-less-simplify-more-and-embrace-what-matters-most/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Grady Room
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T203000
DTSTAMP:20250624T201926Z
CREATED:20250624T201926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T201926Z
UID:10002048-1782243000-1782246600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nClick to Join Virtually \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/grief-support-group-2-2-4/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20251113T142738Z
CREATED:20250627T165938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T142738Z
UID:10002117-1782385200-1782388800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Aging Well
DESCRIPTION:Our goal for this group is to foster engagement and build community among women over fifty who wish to explore themes related to planning and consciously living out our later years. Some meetings have guest speakers; others include small-group or large-group conversations. \nAging Well meets once a month\, usually on the fourth Thursday of the month. Some meetings are in-person; others by Zoom. **Please note our starting time change to 11am** \nPlease contact agingwell@firstparish.info with questions. \nClick here to join the Zoom. \n  \n  \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/women-aging-well-2025-2026/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T201500
DTSTAMP:20260617T143318Z
CREATED:20260617T143318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T143318Z
UID:10002556-1782414000-1782418500@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Love at the Center Book Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to put love at the center of our lives? How is love at the center of our six shared Unitarian Universalist values of interdependence\, equity\, transformation\, pluralism\, generosity\, and justice? Join folks from the Membership Committee to discuss readings from Love at the Center\, a collection of meditations on love at the center by UU ministers from around the country. Come to one or come to all. Aimed at newer folks\, but not exclusive! Third Thursdays on Zoom – please register online for Zoom link and to receive updates and information.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/love-at-the-center-book-discussion-series-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260908T145555Z
CREATED:20260908T145555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T145555Z
UID:10003569-1789317000-1789322400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Taschlich for Rosh Hashanah
DESCRIPTION:First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Arlington Jewish Connections warmly invites you to the ritual of Tashlich for the Rosh Hashanah new year. We will meet at 4:30pm on Sunday\, September 13rd outdoors at the side (office lobby) door of First Parish at 630 Mass Ave. Arlington. Please bring a mask and some breadcrumbs. Copies of the ritual can be emailed in advance. Ask if you would like a copy. Contact us at – jewishconnections@firstparish.info. \nAt 5pm\, we will walk 10 minutes to the Mill Brook\, to Cooke’s Hollow. Each person will throw the breadcrumbs they bring into the water to cast away sins and regrets. \nThe event is suitable for all ages and is open to all. It occurs rain or shine. Please bring a mask\, bring breadcrumbs\, dress for the weather\, and wear comfy shoes. Children are most welcome. BYOBC – Bring Your Own Bread Crumbs \n* What the Ritual is:\nTashlich to cast away sins and regrets for the new year \n* What to Bring:\nBreadcrumbs\nMask to wear \n* When:\nSunday\, September 13\, 2026 from 4:30pm to 6pm \n* Where:\nMEET AT 4:30pm\nFirst Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington\n630 Mass Ave\, Arlington\, MA\ncorner of Mass Ave and Route 60 – Arlington Center\nWALK AT 5pm\nTO Mill Brook near Police Station \n* Who:\nAnyone of any age or background\nwho was not quite perfect last year\nand would like a chance\, in a ritual context\nto reflect on how to do better and be better next year
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/taschlich-for-rosh-hashanah-2/
LOCATION:Offsite: see event description
CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth
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SUMMARY:Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nClick to Join Virtually \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/grief-support-group-3/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260924T145222Z
CREATED:20260924T145222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T145222Z
UID:10003602-1790247600-1790251200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Aging Well
DESCRIPTION:Our goal for this group is to foster engagement and build community among women over fifty who wish to explore themes related to planning and consciously living out our later years. Some meetings have guest speakers; others include small-group or large-group conversations. \nAging Well meets once a month\, usually on the fourth Thursday of the month. Some meetings are in-person; others by Zoom. **Please note our starting time change to 11am** \nPlease contact agingwell@firstparish.info with questions. \nClick here to join the Zoom. \n  \n  \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/aging-well-2/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T090000
DTSTAMP:20260820T163951Z
CREATED:20260820T163933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T163951Z
UID:10003496-1791532800-1791536400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Mussar Spiritual Practice Series - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:October 9\, October 23\, November 6\, November 20\, December 4\, December 18\n8:00am – 9:00am\, Zoom \nInterested in exploring a spiritual practice based on values we are trying to live out in our lives? Mussar is a 1\,000 year old Jewish spiritual practice\, aimed at creating a better world.  It includes individual practice\, study with a partner and group reflection.  Join Bonnie Zimmer on Zoom every other Friday morning from 8 -9 am October through December.  More than 40 members of our congregation have already taken part in a Mussar program and this program will offer a place for newcomers and experienced folks alike. \nONLY IF YOU ARE NEW TO MUSSAR there will be a mandatory introductory session held on Zoom for 90 minutes on Friday October 2 from 8:00-9:30AM. \nThe regular program then begins October 9 with 60 minute Zoom sessions from 8:00-9:00AM.  Please contact Bonnie if you have a conflict with any of the dates\, as consistent attendance is important for your own learning and for the group. \nIn this program we will explore the soul-traits or “Middot” of Awareness\, Enoughness/Contentment\, Silence\, and Joy!  We will also explore how the addition of a Sabbath (“Shabbat”) practice might deepen and enhance our experience of Mussar. Shabbat experiences will be designed by the group and are totally optional.  \nPlease register in advance here. Registration for this series closes on Wednesday\, September 30.\nPLEASE NOTE – REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL INSTANCES OF THIS GROUP (you cannot register for individual dates).
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mussar-spiritual-practice-series/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260924T145222Z
CREATED:20260924T145222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T145222Z
UID:10003603-1792666800-1792670400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Aging Well
DESCRIPTION:Our goal for this group is to foster engagement and build community among women over fifty who wish to explore themes related to planning and consciously living out our later years. Some meetings have guest speakers; others include small-group or large-group conversations. \nAging Well meets once a month\, usually on the fourth Thursday of the month. Some meetings are in-person; others by Zoom. **Please note our starting time change to 11am** \nPlease contact agingwell@firstparish.info with questions. \nClick here to join the Zoom. \n  \n  \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/aging-well-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T090000
DTSTAMP:20260820T163951Z
CREATED:20260820T163933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T163951Z
UID:10003497-1792742400-1792746000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Mussar Spiritual Practice Series - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:October 9\, October 23\, November 6\, November 20\, December 4\, December 18\n8:00am – 9:00am\, Zoom \nInterested in exploring a spiritual practice based on values we are trying to live out in our lives? Mussar is a 1\,000 year old Jewish spiritual practice\, aimed at creating a better world.  It includes individual practice\, study with a partner and group reflection.  Join Bonnie Zimmer on Zoom every other Friday morning from 8 -9 am October through December.  More than 40 members of our congregation have already taken part in a Mussar program and this program will offer a place for newcomers and experienced folks alike. \nONLY IF YOU ARE NEW TO MUSSAR there will be a mandatory introductory session held on Zoom for 90 minutes on Friday October 2 from 8:00-9:30AM. \nThe regular program then begins October 9 with 60 minute Zoom sessions from 8:00-9:00AM.  Please contact Bonnie if you have a conflict with any of the dates\, as consistent attendance is important for your own learning and for the group. \nIn this program we will explore the soul-traits or “Middot” of Awareness\, Enoughness/Contentment\, Silence\, and Joy!  We will also explore how the addition of a Sabbath (“Shabbat”) practice might deepen and enhance our experience of Mussar. Shabbat experiences will be designed by the group and are totally optional.  \nPlease register in advance here. Registration for this series closes on Wednesday\, September 30.\nPLEASE NOTE – REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL INSTANCES OF THIS GROUP (you cannot register for individual dates).
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mussar-spiritual-practice-series/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260904T152257Z
CREATED:20260904T152257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T152257Z
UID:10003559-1793129400-1793133000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nClick to Join Virtually \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/grief-support-group-3/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T090000
DTSTAMP:20260820T163951Z
CREATED:20260820T163933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T163951Z
UID:10003498-1793952000-1793955600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Mussar Spiritual Practice Series - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:October 9\, October 23\, November 6\, November 20\, December 4\, December 18\n8:00am – 9:00am\, Zoom \nInterested in exploring a spiritual practice based on values we are trying to live out in our lives? Mussar is a 1\,000 year old Jewish spiritual practice\, aimed at creating a better world.  It includes individual practice\, study with a partner and group reflection.  Join Bonnie Zimmer on Zoom every other Friday morning from 8 -9 am October through December.  More than 40 members of our congregation have already taken part in a Mussar program and this program will offer a place for newcomers and experienced folks alike. \nONLY IF YOU ARE NEW TO MUSSAR there will be a mandatory introductory session held on Zoom for 90 minutes on Friday October 2 from 8:00-9:30AM. \nThe regular program then begins October 9 with 60 minute Zoom sessions from 8:00-9:00AM.  Please contact Bonnie if you have a conflict with any of the dates\, as consistent attendance is important for your own learning and for the group. \nIn this program we will explore the soul-traits or “Middot” of Awareness\, Enoughness/Contentment\, Silence\, and Joy!  We will also explore how the addition of a Sabbath (“Shabbat”) practice might deepen and enhance our experience of Mussar. Shabbat experiences will be designed by the group and are totally optional.  \nPlease register in advance here. Registration for this series closes on Wednesday\, September 30.\nPLEASE NOTE – REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL INSTANCES OF THIS GROUP (you cannot register for individual dates).
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mussar-spiritual-practice-series/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T090000
DTSTAMP:20260820T163951Z
CREATED:20260820T163933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T163951Z
UID:10003499-1795161600-1795165200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Mussar Spiritual Practice Series - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:October 9\, October 23\, November 6\, November 20\, December 4\, December 18\n8:00am – 9:00am\, Zoom \nInterested in exploring a spiritual practice based on values we are trying to live out in our lives? Mussar is a 1\,000 year old Jewish spiritual practice\, aimed at creating a better world.  It includes individual practice\, study with a partner and group reflection.  Join Bonnie Zimmer on Zoom every other Friday morning from 8 -9 am October through December.  More than 40 members of our congregation have already taken part in a Mussar program and this program will offer a place for newcomers and experienced folks alike. \nONLY IF YOU ARE NEW TO MUSSAR there will be a mandatory introductory session held on Zoom for 90 minutes on Friday October 2 from 8:00-9:30AM. \nThe regular program then begins October 9 with 60 minute Zoom sessions from 8:00-9:00AM.  Please contact Bonnie if you have a conflict with any of the dates\, as consistent attendance is important for your own learning and for the group. \nIn this program we will explore the soul-traits or “Middot” of Awareness\, Enoughness/Contentment\, Silence\, and Joy!  We will also explore how the addition of a Sabbath (“Shabbat”) practice might deepen and enhance our experience of Mussar. Shabbat experiences will be designed by the group and are totally optional.  \nPlease register in advance here. Registration for this series closes on Wednesday\, September 30.\nPLEASE NOTE – REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL INSTANCES OF THIS GROUP (you cannot register for individual dates).
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mussar-spiritual-practice-series/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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