• 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 […]

  • Blood Drive

    Red Cross Blood Drives
    Sanctuary on Saturdays / Vestry on Weekdays 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    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, […]

  • Wednesday Evening Chapel

    Wednesday Evening Chapel
    Zoom

    Starting on September 11th and running through the end of January, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing, silence, poetry, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. In the past, this has been […]

  • Wednesday Evening Chapel

    Wednesday Evening Chapel
    Zoom

    Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing, silence, poetry, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Older Men Lunch Meetings

    Older Men Lunch Meetings
    Zoom

    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. Meeting Online Only Back to Events

  • Family Game Night – Youth Group Fundraiser

    You are invited to join the Youth Group in a Family Game Night happening on Friday, January 10th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. This is the first fundraiser of the year to support the youth group in lowering the cost of this year's service trip. Food and game directions will be provided!!

  • Flash Quilt Day

    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Please join us and help create the First Parish Harvest Moon quilts for 2025, "Colors of the Silk Road"! Saturday, January 11, 10am - 2pm, in the First Parish Vestry. Welcome quilters of all skill levels! Please join us Saturday Jan 11, 2025 in the vestry for a fun day of sewing and community. We […]

  • 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 […]

  • “The Dreamlife Of Georgie Stone,” Film and Discussion with snacks!

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    This half-hour documentary spans most of the 22-year life of Georgie Stone, a young Australian trans activist, revealing her memories as she grows up, affirms her gender, finds her voice, fights to change laws and public perception, and becomes a role model for other trans kids throughout the world. Discussion right after the showing. Snacks […]