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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]