• Our Next Chapter: Insights from Ministers at Peer Congregations

    Zoom
    Virtual Event

    Join us on zoom for a moderated panel of UU ministers who lead congregations of similar size to First Parish. Our guests will be Rev. Chris Jablonski from First Church in Belmont (MA), Rev. Audette Fulbright Fulson from the UU Congregation of Asheville (NC), and Rev. Omega Burckhardt from the Neighborhood UU Church in Pasadena, […]

  • Keep Immigrants Safe Training by Hand in Hand

    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Learn practical ways to support the immigrant domestic workers who care for our homes and communities, including  housecleaners, nannies, gardeners, day laborers, and caregivers. Explore how to build trust and provide meaningful support through emergency planning, workplace accommodations, accompanying workers to the bus stop, and much more.  A domestic worker will be part of the […]

  • Mussar Spiritual Practice Series – Fall 2026

    Mussar Spiritual Practice Series
    Zoom

    October 9, October 23, November 6, November 20, December 4, December 18 8:00am – 9:00am, Zoom Interested 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 […]

  • Draft Congregational Covenant Listening Circles

    Sanctuary 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    On Sunday, November 8th, the Covenant Task Force will host a Listening Circles event in the Sanctuary after worship to gather your thoughts and comments on our Draft Covenant. Light refreshments will be available, and there will be free childcare. Your Covenant Task Force - Tali Avery, Anthony Fernandez, Julie Garry, Amy Hadley and Tina […]

  • Alliance Program: Living Together, Living Apart: Multi-Generational Challenges, Creativity and Inspirations

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

    Join Alliance members and friends for an intergenerational evening of facilitated conversation with a panel of First Parish members who will share stories and reflect on the creative ways they are managing housing needs and caregiving across the generations within their families, as well as lived experience when such challenges weigh heavily. We’ll talk about […]

  • Who are UU? Conversations

    Who are UU? Conversations

    Join members of the First Parish Membership Committee over a cup of tea or coffee for conversations about what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist here at First Parish and beyond. While aimed at newer folks, these informal conversations are open to all, and no registration is required. Interim Lead Minister Rev. Dr. Jonipher […]

  • Mussar Spiritual Practice Series – Fall 2026

    Mussar Spiritual Practice Series
    Zoom

    October 9, October 23, November 6, November 20, December 4, December 18 8:00am – 9:00am, Zoom Interested 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 […]

  • Harvest Moon Fair 2026

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

    Our annual fair sale is back on for 2026! 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 […]

  • Online Voting for Congregational Meetings

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Should First Parish allow those who can’t attend Congregational Meetings in person to vote and participate online? Every Voice Matters. Right now, some First Parish Members can’t vote & participate at Congregational Meetings because they’re traveling, dealing with illness, caring for family or have work obligations. We’re exploring changing the congregational bylaws to allow every […]