Rev. Erica Richmond and Rev. Stevie Carmody are hosting an evening of "No Dumb Questions" This means we hope you will bring curiosities, questions, or confusion to this program and we will have a chance to do some learning together. This is a space that is purposefully geared towards folks that might have more basic […]
The American Rep. Theatre in Cambridge's next performance is entitled "Becoming A Man"; a play based on memoirist P. Carl's life story to become himself. The Welcoming Congregation Committee, a First Parish group committed to expanding celebration and education of/about LGBTQ+ folks, is attending the play at 2 pm on March 9th. They will then […]
Join Arlington’s Rainbow Commission for Trans Day of Visibility— a panel presentation celebrating trans and gender non-confirming people! There will be snacks and community! Learn more here. Sponsored by the First Parish Welcoming Congregation Committee.
**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED** Saturday, April 13, 1-3pm Watch party and discussion of artist talk by photographer Jess T Dugan, whose work explores issues of identity through photography, video, and writing. Prints from Jess’s book To Survive on This Shore: Photographs and Interviews with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Older Adults are currently on display in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]