• Community Covenant Conversation: The Courtyard Crabapple Tree

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States +1 more

    In the middle of First Parish’s courtyard–a multiuse space that also serves as our memorial garden–is a crabapple tree… with the best branches for climbing. But (we might wonder), can kids climb it? We have competing commitments: safety, fun, the health of the tree, & honoring the dead. Let’s use this crabapple tree as a […]

  • Choir Welcome Potluck

    Courtyard 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Thinking about joining FP's adult choir? Our choir sings regularly during most worship services and special events with instrumentalists such as Music Sunday, Advent and Easter. Rehearsals are Thursdays 7-8pm starting September 10 (6pm welcoming potluck, bring a dish to share.) If interested, please contact Music Director Daniel Parsley at daniel.parsley@firstparish.info.

  • Taschlich for Rosh Hashanah

    Offsite: see event description

    First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Arlington Jewish Connections warmly invites you to the ritual of Tashlich for the Rosh Hashanah new year. We will meet at 4:30pm on Sunday, September 13rd outdoors at the side (office lobby) door of First Parish at 630 Mass Ave. Arlington. Please bring a mask and some breadcrumbs. Copies of […]

  • Ballot Questions Informational Presentation

    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Be an informed voter and learn what you need to know about the 9 Massachusetts ballot questions this year! Join the Defending Democracy Working Group, in partnership with UU Mass Action, for this free voter education event to learn about this year’s record number of Ballot Questions. The Policy Director from Progressive Massachusetts, Jonathan Cohn, […]

  • Art Show Opening – Port of Entry: Art by Carol Wintle

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Carol Wintle’s solo art show, Port of Entry: Art by Carol Wintle, will open Sunday, September 20th in First Parish’s parlor.   A reception will be from 11:45 to 1:00 with light snacks and beverages. Carol’s collages combine various images with watercolor, acrylic tissue paper and pastels.  Come and enjoy this new show.

  • Ferry Beach Weekend in Saco, Maine

    Ferry Beach Retreat 5 Boardwalk Drive, Saco, ME, United States

    Registration is now closed for the 2026 Ferry Beach Retreat! Date: Friday September 25th (5pm) through Sunday September 27th (noon), 2026 Place: Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center, 5 Boardwalk Drive, Saco, ME All are welcome: members, non-members, families, couples, singles, youth and children! It’s the perfect opportunity to get to know one another, relax, […]