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 […]
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 […]
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!
Join Mystic Valley Action for Reproductive Justice, the Social Justice Committee, and the Welcoming Congregation Committee for an evening of uplifting action in support of gender-affirming healthcare. We will have a panel of experts on gender-affirming care, supplies to write postcards to providers, and delicious snacks! Please RSVP at the link below, and contact Samantha […]
First Parish will be marching again in the Boston Pride Parade!! The parade will be starting at Copley Plaza. If you want to travel there with FP folks, a group is meeting at Alewife T stop at 10 on the 14th. Please let Joanne Pohl or Maureen Dolan know if you want to travel with […]
In these dire times for the transgender community, we gather to remember those who we have lost to violence and bigotry, and celebrate the resilience of this community who has always been here and will always be here. Join us on Thursday, November 20th for a Vigil 7-8 pm on the front lawn of First […]
On January 11th, immediately following worship, join Rev. Erica and the LGBTQIA+ Committee for a video screening and conversation. "The Dads" is a 10 minute film about a group of fathers and how they are raising trans children. Join us in the Parlor for what is sure to be a rich discussion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8v1wQX-8Z0
Every Body is a 90 minute documentary that follows the lives of three intersex people. The film uncovers the misconceptions around intersex people and identifies the mistreatment they’ve faced. Wednesday February 4, 6:00-8:45 PM Film and Discussion Pizza and Salad will be served! Hosted by the LGBTQIA+ Affirming Committee
Join the LGBTQIA+ Affirming committee to make posters for the upcoming Pride parade! Pizza will be served - in the Vestry.
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.