Defending Democracy Working Group and STAR invite you to a book discussion, facilitated by David Whitford, on the book, Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities by writer, historian, and activist Rebecca Solnit. Hope in the Dark makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a world whose future remains uncertain and unknowable. "No […]
Help us build a vibrant young adult community (ages 18-35ish) at First Parish! We invite you to gather for food, fun, and connection. It doesn't matter if you're a lifelong member or new to the community—we want to see you there! Date & Time: Friday, May 15, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: First Parish UU of Arlington, […]
What are the possibilities for staffing in the coming years? Join the Transition Team to discuss what we’ve learned from peer congregations and how we can creatively navigate our budget to support the ministries we love. Whether you’re interested in the data or the vision, your participation is vital. Join one of these Sessions: Saturday, […]
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. In-person and remote […]
The Covenant Task Force (CTF) invites you to join them in the Parlor, after worship, on Sunday, May 17th. We are volunteers collaborating with the ministers, Parish Committee, Transition Team and Safe Congregations Committee to craft an all-congregation covenant as a part of our settled minister search process. At that time you will be able […]
As First Parish's Adjunct Minister this spring and then again in October - November, this time is simply for getting to know the congregation more. This gathering will be informal. The kettle will be on and the table set. Come for conversation and company.
What are the possibilities for staffing in the coming years? Join the Transition Team to discuss what we’ve learned from peer congregations and how we can creatively navigate our budget to support the ministries we love. Whether you’re interested in the data or the vision, your participation is vital. Join one of these Sessions: Saturday, […]
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. In-person and remote […]
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 […]
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 3. Potlucks will be held indoors, in the Vestry, except in September and May when they might be […]