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-WR-CALNAME:First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA 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:20250217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T203000 DTSTAMP:20241217T182732Z CREATED:20230828T183133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T182732Z UID:10001752-1739818800-1739824200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Transition to Retirement Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeetings for 2025 are scheduled for:\n\nWednesday\, January 15\, 2025\nMonday\, February 17\, 2025\nWednesday\, March 19\, 2025\nMonday\, April 21\, 2025\nWednesday\, May 21\, 2025\n\n\nContact Lay Ministry (layminstry@firstparish.info) for more information and to receive the zoom link. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/transition-to-retirement-group/2025-02-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/signpost-g04f301625_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001220-1739815200-1739818800@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-2/2025-02-17/ 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:20250217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001324-1739808000-1739811600@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/2025-02-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T123000 DTSTAMP:20250216T023523Z CREATED:20250212T154320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T023523Z UID:10001847-1739705400-1739709000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:For Newcomers: A Conversation with the Minister DESCRIPTION:Are you new or feeling new at First Parish? Join a casual conversation with Rev. Tricia Brennan\, on Sunday\, February 16 after worship\, sponsored by the Membership Committee. We’ll meet on Zoom (see link below) after the worship service on Zoom for an informal chat. Bring yourself and any questions about First Parish that will help you get to know us. Or just come to listen! No RSVP necessary\, but email Membership@firstparish.info with any questions or concerns. We hope to see you there! \nPlease click here after the worship service to join the conversation (NOT the same Zoom as the post-worship social hour). URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/for-newcomers-a-conversation-with-the-minister/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10001167-1739696400-1739698200@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/2025-02-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T210000 DTSTAMP:20250206T164753Z CREATED:20250131T200802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T164753Z UID:10001833-1739631600-1739653200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:POSTPONED (date TBD) Winter Festival of Justice and Light DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED – NEW DATE TBD \nFirst Parish’s Reckoning and Repair Working Group is sponsoring a Festival of Justice and LIght on Saturday\, February 15 from 3:00 pm till 9:00 pm. The purpose is to anchor our community in the ongoing work of reckoning and repair. This event will feature worship\, education\, films\, music and dancing. For dinner. we will be serving vegetarian African peanut stew. Please bring a salad to share. Please sign up to attend at the Reckoning and Repair table after worship. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/winter-festival-of-justice-and-light/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Racial Justice,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T170000 DTSTAMP:20250210T143520Z CREATED:20250210T142948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T143520Z UID:10001846-1739543400-1739552400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Valentine's Demonstrations: We Stand For Love DESCRIPTION:Take a stand for all that we love: our planet\, our democracy\, immigrants’ rights\, reproductive justice\, LGBTQ+ rights\, world peace\, and more. The\nSocial Justice Committee encourages First Parish folks to participate in one or both of two standout events on Valentine’s Day. Amid the ongoing\nassaults on much of what we love\, we will be out showing a different vision. If you’d like\, bring your own sign that states what you love\, what you stand for\, or who you stand with. You can join with others for sign making in the vestry in the morning (7:30-8:30am) or the afternoon (2:30-3:15) on Valentines Day. These standouts are being called by Extinction Rebellion of Arlington. \nMorning standout: 7:45-9:00am Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Pleasant St\, Arlington Center \nAfternoon standout: 3:30-5:00pm Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Lake St\, East Arlington URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/valentines-demonstration-we-stand-for-love-pm/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T090000 DTSTAMP:20250211T181627Z CREATED:20250210T143253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T181627Z UID:10001845-1739518200-1739523600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Valentine's Demonstrations: We Stand For Love DESCRIPTION:Take a stand for all that we love: our planet\, our democracy\, immigrants’ rights\, reproductive justice\, LGBTQ+ rights\, world peace\, and more. The Social Justice Committee encourages First Parish folks to participate in one or both of two standout events on Valentine’s Day. Amid the ongoing assaults on much of what we love\, we will be out showing a different vision. If you’d like\, bring your own sign that states what you love\, what you stand for\, or who you stand with. You can join with others for sign making in the vestry in the morning (7:30-8:30am) or the afternoon (2:30-3:15) on Valentines Day. These standouts are being called by Extinction Rebellion of Arlington. \nMorning standout: 7:45-9:00am Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Pleasant St\, Arlington Center \nAfternoon standout: 3:30-5:00pm Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Lake St\, East Arlington URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/valentines-demonstration-we-stand-for-love-am/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T180000 DTSTAMP:20250113T164953Z CREATED:20250113T164953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T164953Z UID:10001785-1739462400-1739469600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:STAR Open Houses DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand – STAR is bringing back Open Houses. Drop by for quiet evenings in the Parlor when you can relax\, read a book\, talk with friends or participate in an activity. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/star-open-houses-2/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10001643-1739433600-1739437200@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 \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/2025-02-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10001591-1739350800-1739354400@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/2025-02-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10001539-1739257200-1739260800@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/2025-02-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001219-1739210400-1739214000@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-2/2025-02-10/ 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:20250210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001323-1739203200-1739206800@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/2025-02-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153128Z CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153128Z UID:10001385-1739127600-1739133000@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/2025-02-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10001166-1739091600-1739093400@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/2025-02-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T203000 DTSTAMP:20250130T195149Z CREATED:20250116T170246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T195149Z UID:10001814-1738954800-1738960200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:UU Common Read: "Authentic Selves" DESCRIPTION:The Welcoming Congregations Committee will be hosting a 4-part discussion on the book\, “Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families” starting in February 2025. Childcare will be provided if needed. Registration is required. \nThe Common Read is an annual UUA program that uses a curriculum of facilitated discussions about a selected book to invite individuals to engage in a new way with their own stories to form deeper understandings of themselves and others in their congregations and communities. \nRead the January 2025 Spire for more information.\nLook for an announcement on the FP Connections list and watch the introduction video at https://tinyurl.com/Common-Read-24-25-Intro \nRegister at: https://forms.gle/F36ni6RfrZUozAZm9 \nDates: 2/7/25\, 2/28/25\, 3/14/25\, 3/28/25 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/uu-common-read-authentic-selves/2025-02-07/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T090000 DTSTAMP:20250113T144024Z CREATED:20250102T151659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T144024Z UID:10001789-1738915200-1738918800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Mussar: To Live Into Spiritual Values DESCRIPTION:January 24\, February 7\, February 21\, March 7\, March 21\, April 4\, April 18\n8:00am – 9:00am\, Zoom \nInterested in trying out a new spiritual practice based on values we are trying to live out in our lives? Join Bonnie Zimmer in a seven- session Mussar experience. We will meet every other Friday morning at 8 -9 am online for seven Fridays.. \nMussar is a spiritual practice aimed at creating a better world. The 35 people who participated in the daylong spiritual retreat in May got a taste of 1\,000 year old Jewish practice\, which requires both individual practice and group reflection. \nBonnie with Marta Flanagan ran a pilot Mussar group this fall at First Parish. Thirty five people expressed interest but we could only accommodate 16. We are now continuing this pilot. \nDuring this group you will be introduced to Mussar history and practice\, and explore “soul-traits” or Middot. \nPlease register in advance here. Registration for this series closes on Wednesday\, January 15.\nPLEASE NOTE – REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL INSTANCES OF THIS GROUP (you cannot register for individual dates). URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mussar-to-live-into-spiritual-values/2025-02-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T210000 DTSTAMP:20250106T174202Z CREATED:20230911T155038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T174202Z UID:10001796-1738868400-1738875600@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. \nThe next meeting will be Thursday\, February 6. The February book will be “James: A Novel\,” by Percival Everett. \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-2/2025-02-06/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10001359-1738843200-1738846800@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/2025-02-06/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10001642-1738828800-1738832400@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/2025-02-06/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T203000 DTSTAMP:20250204T172918Z CREATED:20250116T210213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T172918Z UID:10001819-1738780200-1738787400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:*CANCELLED* A Meditation on Creativity DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE\nWhat might you like to bring into greater focus over the coming year? Through guided meditation\, we will use a range of materials to create masks that are designed to reveal and enhance these qualities. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, February 5 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm for a creative journey inward through meditation and mask making. Space is limited; register online by Monday\, February 3. Questions? Email Lyn Fulton-John at fultol12@gmail.com URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/a-meditation-on-creativity/ CATEGORIES:Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10001590-1738746000-1738749600@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/2025-02-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10001538-1738652400-1738656000@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/2025-02-04/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001218-1738605600-1738609200@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-2/2025-02-03/ 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:20250203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001322-1738598400-1738602000@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/2025-02-03/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10001165-1738486800-1738488600@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/2025-02-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T200000 DTSTAMP:20250130T194623Z CREATED:20250123T193652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T194623Z UID:10001826-1738432800-1738440000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Line Dance - Youth Group Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Join the Youth Group in fundraising for our service trip in April. We are back with another line dance! All are invited to come spend an evening dancing in the Sanctuary. There will be opportunities to learn and follow along with some guided steps led by Youth Program Coordinator\, Rose Sawyer Marsh and her mother\, Annette Sawyer. Food and drink will be available for purchase. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/line-dance-youth-group-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Sanctuary and Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Religious Education - Youth,Youth Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T140000 DTSTAMP:20250203T144234Z CREATED:20230830T183207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T144234Z UID:10001729-1738396800-1738418400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Hard to predict weather March 2025 will “come in like a lion.” Whether lion or lamb\, please join us for our next first Wednesday blood drive on March 5th\, from 11a-4p. Give the gift of life\, or help others do so\, at our monthly Red Cross blood drive. Donors can make an appointment at redcrossblood.org\, with the ARC Blood Donor app\, or by calling 800-RED-CROSS. Volunteers to help out with set up in advance\, through the day\, or with clean up after\, please sign up online (link posted closer to the drive) or contact John Hodges with questions. Thank you! \nBlood Drives are held at First Parish through the church year: \nSaturdays\, 8am – 2pm: October 5; December 7; February 1\, 2025; April 5\, 2025 \nWednesdays\, 11am – 4pm:  November 6; January 8\, 2025; March 5\, 2025; May 7\, 2025 \n \n\n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/blood-drive/2025-02-01/ LOCATION:Sanctuary on Saturdays / Vestry on Weekdays\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Blood Drive,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10001641-1738224000-1738227600@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/2025-01-30/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR