March with First Parish at the Boston Pride Parade

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For the first time in over 15 years, First Parish Arlington is marching in Boston' s Pride Parade! How much fun to march, dance, shout, and celebrate our LGBTQ+ selves, friends and family! Join Rev. Erica and the Welcoming Congregation Committee on Saturday, June 8th at 11 am downtown. Kids and families are welcomed! Please […]

Movie Night: Will and Harper

Parlor First Parish

Come join Rev. Erica and the Welcoming Congregation Committee for a movie night and discussion! We will view the new documentary Will and Harper. When comedian Will Ferrell finds out his close friend of 30 years is coming out as a trans woman, the two decide to embark on a cross-country road trip to process […]

Transgender Day of Resilience

Front Lawn / Clock tower

PLEASE JOIN US on Wednesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. for a commemoration of Transgender Day of Resilience. We will gather on the meetinghouse lawn at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 630 Mass Ave., Arlington Center. Transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive people are also invited to an affinity event at 6:15 p.m. at First Parish […]

“The Dreamlife Of Georgie Stone,” Film and Discussion with snacks!

Parlor First Parish

This half-hour documentary spans most of the 22-year life of Georgie Stone, a young Australian trans activist, revealing her memories as she grows up, affirms her gender, finds her voice, fights to change laws and public perception, and becomes a role model for other trans kids throughout the world. Discussion right after the showing. Snacks […]

Flag Raising at the Meetinghouse

Front Lawn / Clock tower

Directly following worship, Marta and Rev. Erica will walk to the meetinghouse flagpole to install two flags, the US one and the Pride Progress one. This dedication comes after many months of gathering feedback from the congregation, a recommendation from Defending Democracy, and a vote from the Parish Committee. Please join us.

UU Common Read: “Authentic Selves”

Parlor First Parish

The Welcoming Congregations Committee will be hosting a 4-part discussion on the book, "Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families" starting in February 2025. Childcare will be provided if needed. Registration is required. The Common Read is an annual UUA program that uses a curriculum of facilitated discussions about a selected book […]

UU Common Read: “Authentic Selves”

Parlor First Parish

The Welcoming Congregations Committee will be hosting a 4-part discussion on the book, "Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families" starting in February 2025. Childcare will be provided if needed. Registration is required. The Common Read is an annual UUA program that uses a curriculum of facilitated discussions about a selected book […]

UU Common Read: “Authentic Selves”

Parlor First Parish

The Welcoming Congregations Committee will be hosting a 4-part discussion on the book, "Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families" starting in February 2025. Childcare will be provided if needed. Registration is required. The Common Read is an annual UUA program that uses a curriculum of facilitated discussions about a selected book […]

UU Common Read: “Authentic Selves”

Parlor First Parish

The Welcoming Congregations Committee will be hosting a 4-part discussion on the book, "Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families" starting in February 2025. Childcare will be provided if needed. Registration is required. The Common Read is an annual UUA program that uses a curriculum of facilitated discussions about a selected book […]

Trans Day of Visibility Panel

Parlor First Parish

This presentation on Sunday, March 30th from 2-4 PM in the Parlor by the Arlington LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission, celebrates the lives and contributions of trans people and is sponsored by the Welcoming Congregation Committee. Please mark your calendars and join us!