BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.firstparish.info X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10002127-1757235600-1757237400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nSundays\, 9-9:30 a.m. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sunday-zoom-meditation/2025-09-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153128Z CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153128Z UID:10001988-1757271600-1757277000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Men’s Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nEmail mensgroup@firstparish.info to join! \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mens-group/2025-09-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001941-1757347200-1757350800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday Spirit Talks DESCRIPTION: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 a discussion. \n  \nClick to Join Spirit Talk \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-spirit-talks/2025-09-08/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10002065-1757354400-1757358000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday In-Person Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information\, please email meditation@firstparish.info \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-in-person-meditation-2/2025-09-08/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10002297-1757401200-1757404800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Tuesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Tuesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Tuesday morning 7am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tuesday-lectio-divina/2025-09-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10002245-1757494800-1757498400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Wednesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Wednesday morning 9am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-lectio-divina/2025-09-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10002194-1757577600-1757581200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Thursday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Thursday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Thursday morning 8am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/thursday-lectio-divina/2025-09-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10002128-1757840400-1757842200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nSundays\, 9-9:30 a.m. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sunday-zoom-meditation/2025-09-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T130000 DTSTAMP:20250903T172203Z CREATED:20250903T172203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T172203Z UID:10002350-1757849400-1757854800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:All-Church Picnic to Welcome Rev. Jonipher DESCRIPTION:Join the First Parish community for a fun picnic in the Courtyard (Vestry if rain) on Sunday\, September 14\, after the worship service (at around 11:30am) to welcome Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong\, our new Interim Lead Minister. The picnic will be sponsored by the Parish Committee and we will serve sandwiches\, salad\, and drinks – bring a dessert to share! Volunteers are needed that morning to help prepare food\, as well as to help clean up afterward. Please check the First Parish kitchen door starting on Sunday\, September 7 (In-Gathering Sunday) for a signup (and a QR code to sign up online)\, and keep an eye out for updates to this event for the link as well. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-church-picnic-to-welcome-rev-jonipher/ LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Outdoors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001942-1757952000-1757955600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday Spirit Talks DESCRIPTION: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 a discussion. \n  \nClick to Join Spirit Talk \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-spirit-talks/2025-09-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10002066-1757959200-1757962800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday In-Person Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information\, please email meditation@firstparish.info \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-in-person-meditation-2/2025-09-15/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10002298-1758006000-1758009600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Tuesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Tuesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Tuesday morning 7am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tuesday-lectio-divina/2025-09-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10002246-1758099600-1758103200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Wednesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Wednesday morning 9am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-lectio-divina/2025-09-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10002195-1758182400-1758186000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Thursday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Thursday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Thursday morning 8am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/thursday-lectio-divina/2025-09-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10002015-1758196800-1758200400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Older Men Lunch Meetings DESCRIPTION:First Parish’s Older Men’s group continues to meet\, using Zoom. The sessions will be held at noon every other Thursday. Email for more information. \nMeeting Online Only \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/older-men-lunch-meetings/2025-09-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000 DTSTAMP:20250903T180255Z CREATED:20230830T175552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T180255Z UID:10000559-1758358800-1758387600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Pie Palace at Arlington Town Day DESCRIPTION:Pie Palace on Arlington Town Day\, September 20\, 2025 \nPie 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 helping to raise funds for social justice. If you are able to donate pies\, we’re asking that you drop them off in the Vestry either Friday\, Sept. 19th between 5:30-7pm or any time on Saturday morning before 11 am. \nClick on this Google form to sign up to donate pies and staff the Pie Palace booth. \nQuestions? Email piepalace@firstparish.info \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/pie-palace/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Outdoors,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10002129-1758445200-1758447000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nSundays\, 9-9:30 a.m. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sunday-zoom-meditation/2025-09-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T133000 DTSTAMP:20250918T171004Z CREATED:20250918T171004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T171004Z UID:10002391-1758454200-1758461400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Art Opening for Dialogue: Listening to Nature\, an art show by Patrician Crotty DESCRIPTION:The art opening for Patricia Crotty’s art show\, Dialogue: Listening to Nature\, is on Sunday\, Sept 21 after the service. Patricia’s colorful gestural paintings and collages are inspired by nature and the hidden forces that lie beneath everyday experience. Her work reflects the tension between chaos and order\, fluidity and form\, reflecting the natural world’s unpredictability and underlying design. An artist talk is also scheduled for Thursday\, 11/6/25 at 7 PM and the show will be up until November 15th. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/art-opening-for-dialogue-listening-to-nature-an-art-show-by-patrician-crotty/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153128Z CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153128Z UID:10001989-1758481200-1758486600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Men’s Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nEmail mensgroup@firstparish.info to join! \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mens-group/2025-09-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001943-1758556800-1758560400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday Spirit Talks DESCRIPTION: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 a discussion. \n  \nClick to Join Spirit Talk \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-spirit-talks/2025-09-22/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10002067-1758564000-1758567600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday In-Person Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information\, please email meditation@firstparish.info \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-in-person-meditation-2/2025-09-22/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10002299-1758610800-1758614400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Tuesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Tuesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Tuesday morning 7am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tuesday-lectio-divina/2025-09-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T183000 DTSTAMP:20250912T143800Z CREATED:20250912T143800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T143800Z UID:10002362-1758648600-1758652200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Taschlich for Rosh Hashanah 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 5:30pm on Tuesday\, September 23rd at the main door of First Parish at 630 Mass Ave. Arlington. Please bring a mask and some breadcrumbs. Copies of the ritual can be emailed in advance. Ask if you would like a copy. Contact us at – jewishconnections@firstparish.info \nAt 6pm\, we will walk 10 minutes to the Mill Brook\, to Cooke’s Hollow. Each person will throw the breadcrumbs they bring into the water to cast away sins and regrets. \nThe event is suitable for all ages and is open to all. It occurs rain or shine. Please bring a mask\, bring breadcrumbs\, dress for the weather\, and wear comfy shoes. Children are most welcome. BYOBC – Bring Your Own Bread Crumbs \n* What the Ritual is:\nTashlich to cast away sins and regrets for the new year \n* What to Bring:\nBreadcrumbs\nMask to wear \n* When:\nTuesday\, September 23rd 2025 (5786)\nfrom 5:30pm to 7pm \n* Where:\nMEET AT 5:30pm\nFirst Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington\n630 Mass Ave\, Arlington\, MA\ncorner of Mass Ave and Route 60 – Arlington Center\nWALK AT 6pm\nTO Mill Brook near Police Station \n* Who:\nAnyone of any age or background\nwho was not quite perfect last year\nand would like a chance\, in a ritual context\nto reflect on how to do better and be better next year URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/taschlich-for-rosh-hashanah/ LOCATION:Offsite: see event description CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T203000 DTSTAMP:20250624T201926Z CREATED:20250624T201926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T201926Z UID:10002039-1758655800-1758659400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Grief Support Group DESCRIPTION:Monthly Lay Ministry led support for individuals who have lost loved ones. This group usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month\, 7:30 pm\, on Zoom. \n  \nClick to Join Virtually \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/grief-support-group-2-2-4/2025-09-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10002247-1758704400-1758708000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Wednesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Wednesday morning 9am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-lectio-divina/2025-09-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T193000 DTSTAMP:20250918T184959Z CREATED:20250912T173654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T184959Z UID:10002382-1758736800-1758742200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 3. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date to host using this Google sheet. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2025 potluck dates: September 24\, October 29; December 3 \n2026 potluck dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; April 29; May 27 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2025-2026-3/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10002196-1758787200-1758790800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Thursday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Thursday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Thursday morning 8am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/thursday-lectio-divina/2025-09-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000 DTSTAMP:20251113T142738Z CREATED:20250627T165938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T142738Z UID:10002108-1758798000-1758801600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Aging Well DESCRIPTION:Our goal for this group is to foster engagement and build community among women over fifty who wish to explore themes related to planning and consciously living out our later years. Some meetings have guest speakers; others include small-group or large-group conversations. \nAging Well meets once a month\, usually on the fourth Thursday of the month. Some meetings are in-person; others by Zoom. **Please note our starting time change to 11am** \nPlease contact agingwell@firstparish.info with questions. \nClick here to join the Zoom. \n  \n  \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/women-aging-well-2025-2026/2025-09-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000 DTSTAMP:20250925T134853Z CREATED:20250911T141409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T134853Z UID:10002361-1758970800-1758985200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Memorial for Richard "Dick" Terry DESCRIPTION:First Parish member Richard “Dick” Terry died on September 5\, 2025 at Sancta Maria Nursing Facility in Cambridge\, where he had received hospice care for several months. Dick is survived by his beloved wife\, Patience\, their daughters\, Elizabeth and Catie\, and the rest of their family. \nWhile most recently\, Dick was an active member of the Older Men’s group\, he and Patience have attended First Parish for fifty-five years. Dick’s obituary can be found here. \nRev. Erica Richmond will officiate at a memorial service at the Meetinghouse on Saturday\, September 27\, at 11:00am. All are welcome to attend as a sign of love to Dick and support to his family. \nThis service will be livestreamed on Zoom – click here to join the service on Zoom. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/memorial-for-dick-terry/ LOCATION:Sanctuary and Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Memorial Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10002130-1759050000-1759051800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nSundays\, 9-9:30 a.m. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sunday-zoom-meditation/2025-09-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR