In the middle of First Parish’s courtyard–a multiuse space that also serves as our memorial garden–is a crabapple tree… with the best branches for climbing. But (we might wonder), can kids climb it? We have competing commitments: safety, fun, the health of the tree, & honoring the dead. Let’s use this crabapple tree as a […]
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Be an informed voter and learn what you need to know about the 9 Massachusetts ballot questions this year! Join the Defending Democracy Working Group, in partnership with UU Mass Action, for this free voter education event to learn about this year’s record number of Ballot Questions. The Policy Director from Progressive Massachusetts, Jonathan Cohn, […] |
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Children, Youth, and Families in our First Parish community -- whether you’re new or returning -- are welcome to drop by for spaghetti dinner on September 16th, 5-7p at First Parish. You’ll hear a little bit about what’s coming up in Religious Education, and get to know other families. RSVP so we know how many […] |
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2 events,Pie Palace on Arlington Town Day, September 19, 2026 Pie Palace is on Sept. 19th, serving slices of delicious 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 helping […]
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Explore one of Massachusetts' most prolific areas for public art with UUUM's Arts Liaison D Walker. "Roots of the "Bury," an easy, mostly flat 2-mile tour will focus on Nubian Square with stops at Roxbury Public Library, the Bruce Bolling Building, along Washington Street, on Malcolm X Blvd, and in Jeep Jones Park. Meet at […] |
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Carol Wintle’s solo art show, Port of Entry: Art by Carol Wintle, will open Sunday, September 20th in First Parish’s parlor. A reception will be from 11:45 to 1:00 with light snacks and beverages. Carol’s collages combine various images with watercolor, acrylic tissue paper and pastels. Come and enjoy this new show. |
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Ferry Beach Weekend in Saco, Maine
Registration is now closed for the 2026 Ferry Beach Retreat! Date: Friday September 25th (5pm) through Sunday September 27th (noon), 2026 Place: Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center, 5 Boardwalk Drive, Saco, ME All are welcome: members, non-members, families, couples, singles, youth and children! It’s the perfect opportunity to get to know one another, relax, […] |
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1 event,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 2 (hosted by First Parish Jewish Connections in celebration of Hanukkah). Potlucks will be held indoors, in the […] |
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1 event,Join the Parish Committee and the Transition team to learn about existing and possible staffing structures and our budget constraints, and share your ideas about the needs of First Parish in the future. (Light snacks will be provided.) If you are unable to attend this in-person offering, we are offering an alternate Zoom session on […] |