Just a few miles from First Parish lived the largest slaveholding family in Massachusetts, whose wealth came from the forced labor of over 60 enslaved people. Join First Parish Folks for a Tour on Friday, March 27th from 11:00am - 12:30pm - cost is FREE - sponsored by RJCC. Carpooling will be arranged. Register in […]
Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated, 90-minute sessions, groups of 6 - 8 will engage with guided questions, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the […]
We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. Join us for the No Kings Protest at First Parish! We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear. […]
Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated, 90-minute sessions, groups of 6 - 8 will engage with guided questions, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the […]
The Voice of Hind Rajab is an Oscar nominated movie about a tragic event in Gaza in December 2023. Red Crescent volunteers work to rescue a child named Hind Rajab trapped in a car under Israeli fire. Writer and director, Kaouther Ben Hania, carefully constructs a relentlessly-paced narrative around the archival audio of Hind Rajab's […]
Join us on Zoom for 30 minutes of silent meditation practice before the Sunday church service. Beginning and experienced meditators are welcome on a drop-in basis. The session opens and ends with a bell. and you are welcome to have your camera on or off. May all beings be happy, peaceful, and well. Sundays, 9-9:30 […]
New to First Parish or just want to learn more? Discover what UUs believe, where our faith comes from, and how we got here. Join Rev. Erica and folks from the Membership Committee for this workshop (attend one, not both) to get answers to all these questions and more! Attending this workshop on one of […]
The Arlington LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission and First Parish are celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility this year by hosting an event we're calling Trans Joy Cafe! It will be a place where people can gather, socialize, and learn more about Trans, non binary, and gender expansive experiences. Additionally, there will be community resources available for Trans, non […]
Spirit Talks are back! Weekly Spirit Talk discussions provide an opportunity for a small group to reflect together on a spiritual theme inspired by a different quote each week. Spirit Talk meets every Monday at 4pm on Zoom. Email spirittalk@firstparish.info to be added to the mailing list for Spirit Talk or just check us out by joining […]
Looking for support for your meditation practice? Join us for 30 minutes of silent sitting. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Please drop in whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Meets Mondays 6:00-7:00pm in the Parlor. For more information, please email meditation@firstparish.info Back to Events