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SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date to host using this Google sheet. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2025 potluck dates: September 24\, October 29; December 3 \n2026 potluck dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; April 29; May 27 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2025-2026-3-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T145025Z
CREATED:20260521T181040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T145025Z
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SUMMARY:Covenant Discernment and Listening Circle
DESCRIPTION:Come join the First Parish Covenant Task Force\, Transition Team\, and Parish Committee members to share your voice and experiences! \nIn facilitated small group conversations (called “discernment circles”)\, you’ll be asked your thoughts on how we put our shared values into practice in our community. Notes from these conversations will be instrumental to the formation of a new community covenant over the next few months. Everyone is welcome\, although we do encourage folks to sign up in advance since space is limited. \nNote: a separate online event will be offered before the end of the program year\, to especially capture the perspectives of remote community members and parents. \nClick here to register online for this event.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/covenant-discernment-and-listening-circle/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260505T150139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
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SUMMARY:Poster-Making and Pizza for Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join the LGBTQIA+ Affirming committee to make posters for the upcoming Pride parade! Pizza will be served – in the Vestry.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/poster-making-and-pizza-for-pride/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice,Spotlight,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T173213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260527T164559Z
CREATED:20260527T164559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T164559Z
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SUMMARY:Household Goods Donation Drive
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance is co-sponsoring a household goods drive – help Household Goods furnish homes\, free of charge for families in need. Donate good quality household items to help turn empty rooms into real homes. For guidelines on what to donate\, please click here to visit the Household Goods website.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/household-goods-donation-drive/
LOCATION:St. Camillus Church\, 1185 Concord Tpke\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance Program,Community,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T170159Z
CREATED:20260601T161237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T170159Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:Meet First Parish members at the Alewife Station at 10:00am on Saturday\, or meet in Copley Square to march together in the annual Boston Pride Parade. If you plan to attend\, or if you have questions or need more information\, please email lgbtqia@firstparish.info so that we can coordinate with all folks attending.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/boston-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Copley Plaza\, 206 Clarendon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Welcoming Congregations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260506T173213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T174739Z
CREATED:20260601T172900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T174739Z
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SUMMARY:Front Corner Project Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join the team working with the landscape architects after worship on Sunday\, June 7 in the Sanctuary for an update on the redesign of our front corner (at Mass Ave and Pleasant St)\, and an opportunity for you to share your feedback. Click here to join on Zoom if you are unable to join in person.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/front-corner-project-presentation/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Business,Outdoors,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260513T191754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
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SUMMARY:Covenant Groups Demo Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 1- hour demo session on Sunday\, June 7 after services. To register for the demo\, to get more information\, or to sign up for a group\, email covenantgroups@firstparish.info. \nCovenant Groups are a great way to make deeper connections with others at First Parish. Each small group meets monthly for 2 hours to discuss topics that explore our spiritual paths and life experience. Members are asked to make a commitment to attend monthly at their scheduled time from September 2026 through June 2027. There are also options for members who prefer to participate over Zoom.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/covenant-groups-demo-session/
LOCATION:Grady Room
CATEGORIES:Covenant Groups,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T165506Z
CREATED:20260603T145206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T165506Z
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SUMMARY:Covenant Discernment and Listening Circle - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Come join the First Parish Covenant Task Force\, Transition Team\, and Parish Committee members to share your voice and experiences! \nIn facilitated small group conversations (called “discernment circles”)\, you’ll be asked your thoughts on how we put our shared values into practice in our community. Notes from these conversations will be instrumental to the formation of a new community covenant over the next few months. Everyone is welcome – join us if you missed our in-person offering on May 31! \nClick here to register for this event\, and to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/covenant-discernment-and-listening-circle-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T123000
DTSTAMP:20260211T180229Z
CREATED:20251222T193210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180229Z
UID:10002550-1781436600-1781440200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Who are UU? Series
DESCRIPTION:Looking for connection? Need a little help getting to know others at First Parish? Want to help others know you? Join First Parish members for Who are UU? a series of guided conversations designed to ease us beyond small talk and learn more about each other. No registration required. Come to one or come to all. Aimed at newer folks\, but not exclusive! 2nd Sunday of each month: January 11\, February 8\, March 8\, April 12\, May 10\, June 14.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/who-are-uu-series/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Damon
CATEGORIES:Membership,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T220000
DTSTAMP:20260515T171020Z
CREATED:20260515T170720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171020Z
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SUMMARY:Music and Art Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for live music\, local art\, food\, and more! Proceeds will be split between Boston Healthcare for the Homeless and the First Parish Youth Group\, in support of their annual service trip.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/music-and-art-benefit/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Religious Education - Youth,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T135131Z
CREATED:20260612T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T135131Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Summer Potlucks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 – 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain\, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday\, June 24\, through Wednesday\, August 19.\n\nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist.\n\nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-summer-potlucks-2026/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors,Spotlight
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T193000
DTSTAMP:20260701T172657Z
CREATED:20260701T172657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T172657Z
UID:10002658-1782928800-1782934200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Summer Potlucks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 – 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain\, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday\, June 24\, through Wednesday\, August 26.\n\nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist.\n\nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-summer-potlucks-2026-2/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T140709Z
CREATED:20260623T145344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T140709Z
UID:10002667-1783069200-1783078200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Prayers for Liberty Event
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States\, join Prayers for Liberty at the Lexington Battle Green at 9am (the walk to Arlington has been canceled due to forecasted extreme heat). We invite people of all faiths and no faith to gather in prayer\, song\, and community\, and to walk together in support of democracy\, justice\, and liberty. We will also read from the Declaration of Independence. \nAt this milestone in our nation’s history\, we are called not only to celebrate\, but also to act. We are deeply grateful for the blessings of our democracy\, and we recognize that some of our nation’s core commitments need our renewed attention and care: justice and kindness\, due process and the rule of law\, voting rights\, immigrant rights\, and the dignity of every person. \nThis gathering follows the spirit of the Prayers for Liberty gatherings and walks from last year.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/prayers-for-liberty-walk-jul-2026/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Massachusetts Avenue and Bedford St\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T135131Z
CREATED:20260612T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T135131Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Summer Potlucks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 – 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain\, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday\, June 24\, through Wednesday\, August 19.\n\nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist.\n\nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-summer-potlucks-2026/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260710T183331Z
CREATED:20260710T183238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T183331Z
UID:10003439-1783764000-1783778400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Roxbury Art and Music Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The UU Urban Ministry offers a rich cultural opportunity in Roxbury — an arts/history walking tour plus a signature open-air Summer jazz concert. \nThe Roxbury Ramble ~4 mile walk tour of local public art and intriguing Roxbury history and icons. 10:00 to 2:30. Registration requested. \nThe 13-piece jazz Makanda Project will perform a free concert on the UUUM lawn from 1:00 to 4:00. No need to register! Bring a lawn chair and sit in community with fellow listeners. It will also be held on Aug.15 and Sept.12. \nYou can do one or both! Although they overlap\, you can make a day of it – explore Roxbury in the morning and relax to great music in the afternoon.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/roxbury-art-and-music-saturday/
LOCATION:First Church Roxbury UU\, 10 Putnam Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T135131Z
CREATED:20260612T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T135131Z
UID:10002660-1784138400-1784143800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Summer Potlucks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 – 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain\, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday\, June 24\, through Wednesday\, August 19.\n\nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist.\n\nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-summer-potlucks-2026/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors,Spotlight
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T135131Z
CREATED:20260612T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T135131Z
UID:10002661-1784743200-1784748600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Summer Potlucks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 – 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain\, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday\, June 24\, through Wednesday\, August 19.\n\nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist.\n\nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-summer-potlucks-2026/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors,Spotlight
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T135131Z
CREATED:20260612T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T135131Z
UID:10002662-1785348000-1785353400@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Summer Potlucks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 – 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain\, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday\, June 24\, through Wednesday\, August 19.\n\nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist.\n\nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-summer-potlucks-2026/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors,Spotlight
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260717T160412Z
CREATED:20260717T155444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T160412Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial for Robert "Bob" McKersie
DESCRIPTION:First Parish member Robert “Bob” McKersie died on July 11th. He had been receiving hospice care this spring. His friends and family have been supporting him and were able to surround him with love when he passed. \nBob has been active at First Parish for decades. He was a gentle leader\, a longtime social justice advocate\, and\, most recently\, very involved in Lectio Divina and our men’s groups. We send our love to his four adult children\, Bill\, Liz\, Rob and Ali. \nRev. Erica Richmond will officiate the upcoming memorial service at First Parish on Tuesday\, August 4 at 2:00pm at the Meetinghouse and streamed online on Zoom. All are welcome to attend as a sign of love for Bob and support for his family. \nThis service will be livestreamed on Zoom – click here to join the service on Zoom. \nNOTE ON PARKING: Due to ongoing construction around the Meetinghouse\, parking may be limited on the day of the service. There is a large municipal lot\, the Russell Commons lot\, behind the Dallin Museum across Massachusetts Avenue from the Meetinghouse. There are two handicapped accessible parking spots in the First Parish staff parking area between our building and the Robbins Library\, and if Pleasant Street is open\, there are additional accessible parking spaces on the circle off of Pleasant Street adjacent to our building. Please leave these accessible spaces free for attendees with mobility needs who have accessible parking tags on their vehicles\, and please do not park in any marked First Parish parking spaces if you are not members of Bob’s family.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/memorial-for-bob-mckersie/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memorial Service,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T135131Z
CREATED:20260612T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T135131Z
UID:10002663-1785952800-1785958200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Summer Potlucks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 – 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain\, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday\, June 24\, through Wednesday\, August 19.\n\nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist.\n\nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-summer-potlucks-2026/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T135131Z
CREATED:20260612T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T135131Z
UID:10002664-1786557600-1786563000@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Summer Potlucks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 – 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain\, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday\, June 24\, through Wednesday\, August 19.\n\nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist.\n\nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-summer-potlucks-2026/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T135131Z
CREATED:20260612T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T135131Z
UID:10002665-1787162400-1787167800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Wednesday Summer Potlucks 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6:00 – 7:30 PM). Each week is sponsored by a First Parish group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain\, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday\, June 24\, through Wednesday\, August 19.\n\nIf you are part of a group that is hosting\, here is a link to the Host Checklist.\n\nHere are some Potluck Recipe Ideas.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact worshipassociates@firstparish.info
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-summer-potlucks-2026/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Outdoors,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T183000
DTSTAMP:20260819T180530Z
CREATED:20260819T175735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T180530Z
UID:10003492-1788454800-1788460200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Community Covenant Conversation: The Courtyard Crabapple Tree
DESCRIPTION: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? \nWe have competing commitments: safety\, fun\, the health of the tree\, & honoring the dead. Let’s use this crabapple tree as a case study–not simply to make a rule\, but to explore the deeper questions that hang on the tree and articulate how we want to be a multigenerational community together. \nJoin this participatory workshop\, facilitated by Rev. Stevie\, to learn more about covenant conversations by practicing them. Everyone is welcome. Parents\, kids (grade two and up)\, Property Committee members\, Memorial Garden stewards\, Parish leaders\, Religious Education volunteers\, and experienced tree climbers are encouraged to attend! \nA light (kid-friendly) dinner will be provided.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/the-courtyard-crabapple-tree-community-covenant-conversation/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Transition + Search
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T144506Z
CREATED:20260820T144506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T144506Z
UID:10003495-1789412400-1789417800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Ballot Questions Informational Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Be an informed voter and learn what you need to know about the 9 Massachusetts ballot questions this year! \nJoin 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\, will speak and answer questions. No need to register\, just show up! \nSponsored by The Defending Democracy Working Group of FP Arlington and UU Mass Action
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/ballot-questions-informational-presentation/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260821T165653Z
CREATED:20260821T162239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T165653Z
UID:10003502-1789578000-1789585200@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:"Spaghetting to Know" RE at First Parish
DESCRIPTION: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 to cook for!
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/spaghetting-to-know-re-at-first-parish/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Religious Education - Youth,Spotlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260819T191110Z
CREATED:20260805T180735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T191110Z
UID:10003491-1789808400-1789833600@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Pie Palace at Arlington Town Day
DESCRIPTION:Pie Palace on Arlington Town Day\, September 19\, 2026 \nPie 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 to raise funds for social justice. If you are able to donate pies (homemade or high quality bakery-bought)\, we’re asking that you drop them off in the Vestry either Friday\, Sept. 18th between 5:30-7pm or any time on Saturday morning before 11 am. \nClick here to sign up to donate pies and staff the Pie Palace booth. \nQuestions? Email piepalace@firstparish.info \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/pie-palace-at-arlington-town-day/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Outdoors,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T103000
DTSTAMP:20260916T152512Z
CREATED:20260916T152512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T152512Z
UID:10003581-1789810200-1789813800@www.firstparish.info
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Public Art in Nubian Square
DESCRIPTION: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 UUUM. Tour from 9:30 to 1:00. \nRegister online at: https://www.uuum.org/event-details/roots-of-the-bury-public-art-in-nubian-square-2026-09-19-09-30.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/walking-tour-public-art-in-nubian-square/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Racial Justice,Spotlight
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