• Mt. Auburn Cemetery Walking Tour

    Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mt Auburn St., Cambridge, MA, United States

    All Soul’s Day is a day we remember those who came before us. Join us at beautiful Mt. Auburn Cemetery to honor social justice heroines who are buried there. Tour will be led by Maureen Dolan and will be about 2 miles on mostly flat terrain and last about 2 hours. Limited to 16 people. […]

  • Men’s Group

    Men’s Group
    Zoom

    Men of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to meet with First Parish’s Men’s Group! We meet online every other Sunday at 7pm to connect and support each other on our spiritual journeys. Email mensgroup@firstparish.info to join! Back to Events

  • Monday Spirit Talks

    Monday Spirit Talks
    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Monday In-Person Meditation

    Monday In-Person Meditation
    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    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

  • Tuesday Lectio Divina

    Tuesday Lectio Divina
    Zoom

    Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […]

  • Wednesday Lectio Divina

    Wednesday Lectio Divina
    Zoom

    Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […]

  • Congregational Transitions and Staffing: Learning from Ministers of Peer Congregations

    Zoom
    Virtual Event

    Join us on zoom for a moderated panel of UU ministers who lead congregations of similar size to First Parish. Our guests will be Rev. Chris Jablonski from First Church in Belmont (MA), Rev. Audette Fulbright Fulson from the UU Congregation of Asheville (NC), and Rev. Omega Burckhardt from the Neighborhood UU Church in Pasadena, […]

  • Thursday Lectio Divina

    Thursday Lectio Divina
    Zoom

    Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […]

  • Keep Immigrants Safe Training by Hand in Hand

    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Learn practical ways to support the immigrant domestic workers who care for our homes and communities, including  housecleaners, nannies, gardeners, day laborers, and caregivers. Explore how to build trust and provide meaningful support through emergency planning, workplace accommodations, accompanying workers to the bus stop, and much more.  A domestic worker will be part of the […]

  • Women’s Book Group

    Women’s Book Group
    Zoom

    The women’s book group meets every first Thursday at 7pm (on Zoom), not including Summer months. Book selections for 2026-2027 are: November 2026: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett October 2026: The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science by Dava Sobel, Patricia Rodriguez, et al. September […]