• Transition to Retirement Group

    Transition to Retirement Group
    Zoom

    Wherever you are in your path to retirement, you are welcome to this drop-in group that meets approximately once a month to provide support around the emotional (not financial) aspects of the retirement transition. Meetings for 2025 are scheduled for: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Monday, February 17, 2025 Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Monday, April 21, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Conversations On Grieving in Community

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Many of us are grieving a range of losses: the passing of family or friends, transitions in our community; major shifts in our country.  Our views about grieving have a profound impact on how we navigate these losses in our lives. Join this conversation moderated by Michele Bograd, a certified end-of-life doula and psychologist, to explore your […]

  • Grief Support Group – Cancelled this month

    Grief Support Group
    Zoom

    This group is cancelled this month and we encourage you to attend the STAR-sponsored event this evening, "Conversations On Grieving in Community," at 7:00pm in the Parlor. Click here for more details. Monthly Lay Ministry led support for individuals who have lost loved ones. This group usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Aging Well

    Aging Well
    Zoom

    Topic this month: Meaningful Songs / Music in Our Lives 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. Aging Well meets […]

  • A Walking Tour of UU History in Boston

    Old West Church, 131 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 131 Cambridge St, Boston, MA, United States

    Unitarians and Universalists were central to many of the most important events in Boston's history. You can learn about them in a 2-mile walking tour of Boston led by Eric Segal. You will learn: How God is like a mop How Unitarians were key figures on both sides of the slavery debate The Unitarian minister […]

  • Sunday Zoom Meditation

    Sunday Zoom Meditation
    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Who are UU? Guided Conversations

    Who are UU? Guided Conversations
    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Looking for connection? Need a little help getting to know others at First Parish? Want to help others know you? Join First Parish members for Who are UU? a series of guided conversations designed to ease us beyond small talk and learn more about each other. No registration required. Come to one or come to […]