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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T203000 DTSTAMP:20260325T165143Z CREATED:20260303T180108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165143Z UID:10002594-1774292400-1774297800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Listening Circles – Hosted by the Transition Team DESCRIPTION: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 next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team/2026-03-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10002325-1774335600-1774339200@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/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T203000 DTSTAMP:20250624T201926Z CREATED:20250624T201926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T201926Z UID:10002045-1774380600-1774384200@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-2-2-4/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10002273-1774429200-1774432800@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/2026-03-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260211T175950Z CREATED:20251015T170158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T175950Z UID:10002387-1774461600-1774467000@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-2025-2026-3-2/2026-03-25/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T203000 DTSTAMP:20260325T165443Z CREATED:20260325T165442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165443Z UID:10002595-1774465200-1774470600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Listening Circles – Hosted by the Transition Team DESCRIPTION: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 next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10002222-1774512000-1774515600@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/2026-03-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000 DTSTAMP:20251113T142738Z CREATED:20250627T165938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T142738Z UID:10002114-1774522800-1774526400@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-2025-2026/2026-03-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260325T165508Z CREATED:20260325T165508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165508Z UID:10002596-1774551600-1774557000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Listening Circles – Hosted by the Transition Team DESCRIPTION: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 next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T123000 DTSTAMP:20260328T205251Z CREATED:20260209T184308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T205251Z UID:10002584-1774609200-1774614600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Visit Royall House and Slave Quarters DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nRegister in Realm for this STAR Program by clicking here. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/visit-royall-house-and-slave-quarters/ LOCATION:Royall House & Slave Quarters\, 15 George Street\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Racial Justice,Social Justice,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T113000 DTSTAMP:20260313T164732Z CREATED:20260313T164732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T164732Z UID:10002597-1774692000-1774697400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Listening Circles – Hosted by the Transition Team DESCRIPTION: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 next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T113000 DTSTAMP:20260318T170502Z CREATED:20260318T163845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T170502Z UID:10002605-1774692000-1774697400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:No Kings Arlington DESCRIPTION:We have the power and are claiming it together.\nNo Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.\nJoin 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. It belongs to us\, the people. Co-sponsored by the Defending Democracy Working Group and Indivisible LAB (Lexington\, Arlington\, Belmont). \nWhat began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny\, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever. \nWhen our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink\, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. \nOn March 28th\, rise up\, take to the streets\, and say it loud: no thrones\, no crowns\, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us. \n*A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind\, including those legally permitted\, should not be brought to events.* URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/no-kings-arlington/ LOCATION:Front Lawn / Clock tower\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Defending Democracy,Gatherings,Spotlight ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/nokings_mar2026_featuredimage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T143000 DTSTAMP:20260325T165312Z CREATED:20260325T165312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165312Z UID:10002598-1774702800-1774708200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Listening Circles – Hosted by the Transition Team DESCRIPTION: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 next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team-4/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T213000 DTSTAMP:20260318T175747Z CREATED:20260318T175406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T175747Z UID:10002607-1774724400-1774733400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Film Showing: The Voice of Hind Rajab DESCRIPTION: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 distress call. Additional documentary footage from the day is intelligently woven into the world of the film alongside compelling performances by Saja Kilani and Motaz Malhees as the rescue operators who speak to Hind. One of the year’s most unforgettable movies\, THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is a breathtaking and complex work of docu-fiction. \nThe film is emotionally heavy. The event is co-sponsored by Arlington For Peace. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-showing-the-voice-of-hind-rajab/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10002156-1774774800-1774776600@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/2026-03-29/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260211T182121Z CREATED:20260122T172509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T182121Z UID:10002578-1774783800-1774789200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Pathway to Membership Workshop with Rev. Erica DESCRIPTION:New to First Parish or just want to learn more? Discover what UUs believe\, where our faith comes from\, and how we got here. \nJoin Rev. Erica and folks from the Membership Committee for this workshop (attend one\, not both) to get answers to all these questions and more! \nAttending this workshop on one of these dates is required for those considering joining our congregation. For more information about Pathway to Membership\, contact the Membership Committee at Membership@firstparish.info. \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/pathway-to-membership-workshop-with-rev-erica/2026-03-29/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260328T205111Z CREATED:20260327T162806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T205111Z UID:10002614-1774792800-1774800000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Trans Joy Cafe DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nIt 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 binary\, and gender expansive folks to learn more about care providers\, legal resources\, etc\nThe event will be taking place on Sunday March 29th from 2-4pm at First Parish Arlington (630 Massachusetts ave).\n\nSo stop by\, grab some coffee and baked goods\, and learn more about a vibrant community which has always been here! \nIf you’re planning on coming\, please let us know here! URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/trans-joy-cafe/ CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001970-1774886400-1774890000@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/2026-03-30/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10002094-1774893600-1774897200@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-2/2026-03-30/ 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:20260331T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10002326-1774940400-1774944000@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/2026-03-31/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T203000 DTSTAMP:20260318T173626Z CREATED:20260318T173350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173626Z UID:10002606-1774983600-1774989000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Being Human: James Luther Adams and Faith Today DESCRIPTION:Longing for some faithful mooring in turbulent times? Join Revs. Erica & Stevie for an evening of learning and conversation\, connecting to the work of James Luther Adams\, the 21st Century Unitarian Universalist theologian. Drawing from his “five smooth stones” of religious liberalism\, may we be inspired by his faith and advocacy work in this moment! \nRegister via Realm. Capped at 15 people. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/being-human-james-luther-adams-and-faith-today/ LOCATION:Grady Room CATEGORIES:Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T203000 DTSTAMP:20260325T165241Z CREATED:20260325T165241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T165241Z UID:10002610-1774983600-1774989000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Listening Circles – Hosted by the Transition Team DESCRIPTION: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 next steps of our transition process.  \n**There are several sessions to choose from. Registration is required and space is limited. We ask that you commit to being present for the entire time of the session.  \n\nSunday March 22\, 11:45 – 1:30\, Sanctuary (Lunch and Childcare Provided) – register here\nThis event will start with lunch\, followed by small group sessions in the Sanctuary. \nMonday March 23\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nWednesday March 25\, 7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nThursday\, March 26\,  7 – 8:30 pm (Zoom) – register here\nSaturday\, March 28\, 1 – 2:30\, (Parlor) – register here\nTuesday March 31\,  7 – 8:30 pm  (Parlor) – register here\n\n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-hosted-by-the-transition-team-3/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10002274-1775034000-1775037600@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/2026-04-01/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10002223-1775116800-1775120400@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/2026-04-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10002029-1775131200-1775134800@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/2026-04-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T210000 DTSTAMP:20260326T202910Z CREATED:20260225T192602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T202910Z UID:10002178-1775156400-1775163600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Women’s Book Group DESCRIPTION:The women’s book group meets every first Thursday at 7pm (on Zoom)\, not including Summer months. \nBook selections for 2025-2026 are: \n\nApril 2026: The Emperor of Gladness\, by Ocean Vuong\nMarch 2026: The Correspondent\, by Virginia Evans\nFebruary 2026: Love in the Time of Cholera\, by Gabriel García Márquez\nJanuary 2026: The Yellow House\, by Sarah Broom\nDecember 2025: Mad Honey\, by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boyland\nNovember 2025: Heaven and Hell by Jon Kalman Stefansson\nSeptember 2025: Mr. Clemens and Mark Twain: A Biography by Justin Kaplan\n\nEmail with questions or for the Zoom link to attend virtually.\n\n\n\n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/womens-book-group-4-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T200000 DTSTAMP:20260328T205143Z CREATED:20260305T195232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T205143Z UID:10002602-1775242800-1775246400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Good Friday Service DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Erica and worship associates for a somber\, contemplative Good Friday service at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/good-friday-service/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10002157-1775379600-1775381400@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/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T130000 DTSTAMP:20250929T181627Z CREATED:20250929T181627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T181627Z UID:10002497-1775388600-1775394000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Knitting Circles DESCRIPTION:Monthly Knitting Circle will take place in the Damon Room starting on Sunday\, October 5\, from 11:30 to 1. The group is open and welcoming to all to all skill levels. Crocheters and other crafters welcome\, as well. No need to register to join – just drop in! \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/knitting-circles/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:Damon CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153128Z CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153128Z UID:10002003-1775415600-1775421000@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/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR