Note new schedule: The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, on Zoom. June book selection TBD. In April we discussed Kindred by Octavia Butler. In February we discussed Crow Mary by Kathleen Grisson. In December we discussed Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in […]
Take a walking tour of Roxbury's Nubian Square this coming SUNDAY, July 27. Designed and led by students of the UUUM's Roxbury Youth Program, "Local Legacies" offers both historic, cultural and personal perspectives of the neighborhood of the UUUM Meetinghouse. 10-11:30 a.m. For more details and to register: https://www.uuum.org/event-details/local-legacies-student-led-tour-1.
On Saturday, August 16, the UU Urban Ministry will host two great events: The Roxbury Ramble -- Public Art tour Visit local murals with artist Dayenne Walters and appreciate the artists who address important topics. 10:00am - 1:00pm Meet at the UUUM: 10 Putnam Street, Roxbury Boston. RSVP for the tour: https://www.uuum.org/event-details/the-roxbury-ramble-2025-08-16-10-00 Makanda Project Jazz […]
The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, on Zoom. In August, we will discuss Stolen by Ann-Helén Laestadius. All are welcome, please join us! Please email diversitybookclub@firstparish.info, to obtain the link and to RSVP to join the discussion or with any questions.
On May 30th, Prayers for Liberty held an interfaith clergy march from Lexington to Boston. Hundreds of faith leaders from all different sects and creeds came together in support of democracy and human rights. First Parish hosted the group and we are thrilled to host them again when they march again on Labor Day. Rev. […]
Pie Palace on Arlington Town Day, September 20, 2025 Pie Palace is on Sept. 20th, serving slices of delicious homemade 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 […]
Please join us for a conversation with Linda Dittmar. Linda will share memories of growing up as a Jew in Israel, starting before Israel became a state, and, as an adult, gradually coming to see and understand painful aspects of the history Israelis and Palestinians share, which Israel has sought to hide. Linda taught literature […]
The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, on Zoom. October book selection: Concepcion: An Immigrant Family's Fortunes by Albert Samaha. From Goodreads: "A journalist's powerful and incisive account of the forces steering the fate of his sprawling Filipino American family reframes how we comprehend the […]
Join us for a community screening of the fabulous film "Your Fat Friend." The film explores the anti-fat bias many of us hold and how we might reorient toward body positivity / neutrality. After the screening, we will have a community discussion. All are welcome. RSVP via Realm or contact Rev. Erica Richmond directly. Thursday, […]
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 […]