A Journey Inward - A creative meditation through mask making. Join us on Sunday, March 3 from 2:00 - 3:30 for a creative journey inward through meditation and mask making. Space is limited; please register via Realm at this link by Friday, March 1. Any questions, or if you would like to register but do […]
Join in watching and discussing this powerful film that follows a small group of representatives from different parts of the world – a young person, an indigenous person, a person raised in poverty, a faith leader, and two scientists – who the Pope invited to visit Rome. They gathered to share their perspectives and experiences […]
Child Dedication Ceremony Sunday, April 28 during the worship service >> Registration deadline: March 10 << First Parish periodically holds Child Dedication Ceremonies, which occur during Sunday worship. In this ceremony, parents and the congregation commit themselves to the care of individual children, typically the newly born and newly arrived (adopted) children among us. It […]
Traits of the Soul: An All Day Contemplative Retreat with Rev. Marta Flanagan and Bonnie Zimmer Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Adelynrood Retreat Center in Byfield MA What is the next right thing for you to embrace in life? How might you do that well? In this all day contemplative retreat, […]
Birding is a wonderful way to stay in the present moment. As we walk through a forest or around a pond or field, we focus our attention on bird sounds and subtle movements in the trees and shrubs rather than the chatter in our heads. Join us for one or more of the upcoming walks […]
Please join us for the Anne Lamott Book Discussion on her latest book, Somehow, Thoughts on Love, led by Rev. Erica and Melanie Cohn-Hopwood. Our discussion will be on May 20, from 7p to 8:30p in the Parlor. Please register via Realm to help with planning. If you have any questions and/or prefer a Zoom Book Discussion […]
Birding is a wonderful way to stay in the present moment. As we walk through a forest or around a pond or field, we focus our attention on bird sounds and subtle movements in the trees and shrubs rather than the chatter in our heads. Join us for one or more of the upcoming walks […]
The world today can be very polarized, with people of divergent views often unwilling to talk with each other, or even treat each other respectfully. This pattern is obvious on the American political scene, but it can also sometimes be seen more locally, even within the First Parish community, around issues like Israel and Gaza or […]
Postponed until further notice Join Rev. Erica Richmond for an evening of discussion and reflection. In this real, resonant book, Anne Lamott uses her own recent marriage as a framework to explore how our lives can be enlarged through renewed commitment to ourselves and those around us. With warmth and wit, she looks at what […]
First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Arlington Jewish Connections warmly invites you to the ritual of Tashlich for Rosh Hashanah. We will meet in a COVID-safe way on Thursday, October 3rd at the main door of First Parish at 630 Mass Ave. Arlington. Please wear a mask and bring your own breadcrumbs. Copies of the ritual […]