• Revolution Today & Tomorrow

    Zoom
    Virtual Event

    How youth can be the change-makers of today and tomorrow -- a panel discussion with special guests will be led by students from the UU Urban Ministry's Roxbury Youth Program. This will be the final session of the Community Conversations: Revolution Today & Tomorrow. 6-7 p.m. via zoom (join by clicking the blue "Join on […]

  • Women’s Book Group

    Women’s Book Group
    Zoom

    The women’s book group meets every first Thursday at 7pm (on Zoom), not including Summer months. The next meeting will be Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm. The April book is Mrs. Dalloway, by Virginia Woolf. Email with questions or for the Zoom link to attend virtually.    Back to Events    

  • Mussar: To Live Into Spiritual Values

    Mussar: To Live Into Spiritual Values
    Zoom

    January 24, February 7, February 21, March 7, March 21, April 4, April 18 8:00am - 9:00am, Zoom Interested 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Art Show Opening: Finding the Holy Through Art

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    The theme for this congregational art show was requested by Marta as part of our congregational farewell to her. “Holy” can mean many different things. For example: How is your work inspired by something sacred or transcendent? Does it express sustenance or inspiration that you have known or longed for? Is your creative process nourished […]

  • Men’s Group

    Men’s Group
    Zoom

    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. Email mensgroup@firstparish.info to join! Back to Events

  • Monday Spirit Talks

    Monday Spirit Talks
    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Monday In-Person Meditation

    Monday In-Person Meditation
    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    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. For more information, please email meditation@firstparish.info Back to Events

  • 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 […]