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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T173000 DTSTAMP:20241213T161752Z CREATED:20231122T175221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T161752Z UID:10001720-1735056000-1735061400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Candlelight Worship Service DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 24\, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm \nWorship in the Sanctuary\nThe 4:00pm service is in-person only and will be ASL interpreted.\nThe 6:00pm service will be in-person and also live-streamed on Zoom. \nThe Christmas Eve services\, a highlight of the season\, occur twice due to the number of people attending.   The services feature the lighting of candles\, organ fanfares and children reading the ancient tale.  Rev. Marta Flanagan offers a homily. We welcome musical guests the Worcester Brass Consort and also Dr. Andrew Shinton on the organ. \n  \n scroll right scroll left\n\n\n\nView or download the Order of Service\n\n\nThe Order of Service is generally posted on Thursday before the service\n\n\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\nThere is no Sunday Teaser for the 12/24 services\n\n\n\n\nYou may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/candelight-worship-service4pm/2024-12-24/1/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10001532-1735023600-1735027200@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/2024-12-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001212-1734976800-1734980400@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-2/2024-12-23/ 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:20241223T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001316-1734969600-1734973200@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/2024-12-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T220000 DTSTAMP:20241104T142105Z CREATED:20241104T142008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T142105Z UID:10001714-1734897600-1734904800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Scottish Fish Holiday Shows DESCRIPTION:The Celtic music band\, The Scottish Fish\, including former First Parish Youth Group members Caroline Dressler\, Giulia Haible\, and Maggie MacPhail\, will perform two holiday shows on December 22\, 2024 at Club Passim in Cambridge\, 5 PM and 8 PM. Tickets can be obtained from: https://www.passim.org/live-music/events/scottish-fish/. Their holiday shows have sold out in past years. \nClub Passim\nHarvard Square\n47 Palmer St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/scottish-fish-holiday-shows/2024-12-22/2/ LOCATION:Offsite: see event description CATEGORIES:Community,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T190000 DTSTAMP:20241104T142105Z CREATED:20241104T142008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T142105Z UID:10001713-1734886800-1734894000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Scottish Fish Holiday Shows DESCRIPTION:The Celtic music band\, The Scottish Fish\, including former First Parish Youth Group members Caroline Dressler\, Giulia Haible\, and Maggie MacPhail\, will perform two holiday shows on December 22\, 2024 at Club Passim in Cambridge\, 5 PM and 8 PM. Tickets can be obtained from: https://www.passim.org/live-music/events/scottish-fish/. Their holiday shows have sold out in past years. \nClub Passim\nHarvard Square\n47 Palmer St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/scottish-fish-holiday-shows/2024-12-22/1/ LOCATION:Offsite: see event description CATEGORIES:Community,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T143000 DTSTAMP:20241213T155633Z CREATED:20241213T155628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T155633Z UID:10001748-1734872400-1734877800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Cookie Baking for Christmas Eve DESCRIPTION:Children and their grown-ups are invited to join Stevie and Carolyn Hodges at First Parish for a cookie baking party! These cookies will be enjoyed between the Christmas eve services (though maybe we’ll sneak a few early!). RSVP to Stevie and Carolyn if you can make it. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/cookie-baking-for-christmas-eve/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Religious Education - Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10001159-1734858000-1734859800@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/2024-12-22/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T190000 DTSTAMP:20241218T172324Z CREATED:20241213T193643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T172324Z UID:10001749-1734714000-1734721200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:A VERY Cozy Youth Group Alumni Party DESCRIPTION:Youth Groupers\, advisors\, and Youth Group alumni are invited to a very cozy alumni party to start off the evening of Friday\, December 20th. Join us at First Parish Arlington from 5pm-7pm for cute and cozy hangs\, with games\, good cheer\, and all the warm drinks and snacks your heart desires! \nRSVP here. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/youth-group-alumni-holiday-party/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Youth Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10001635-1734595200-1734598800@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/2024-12-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T213000 DTSTAMP:20250923T170038Z CREATED:20250923T170038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T170038Z UID:10002411-1734555600-1734557400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION: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\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here. \nWeekly from October 1\, 2025 – February 25\, 2026 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-3/2024-12-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/lights-1088141_640-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T213000 DTSTAMP:20241009T162008Z CREATED:20240820T142028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T162008Z UID:10001686-1734555600-1734557400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION: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 a winter offering but with emotions swirling around the election\, we decided to offer it in the autumn as well. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89497531645 \nWeekly from September 11 – January 29th. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-2/2024-12-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/lights-1088141_640-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10001583-1734512400-1734516000@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/2024-12-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T203000 DTSTAMP:20241127T170854Z CREATED:20241127T170854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T170854Z UID:10001722-1734463800-1734467400@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-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T203000 DTSTAMP:20250303T153327Z CREATED:20250303T152909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153327Z UID:10000541-1734462000-1734467400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Diversity Book Club DESCRIPTION:Note new schedule: The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month\, 7:00 – 8:30 pm\, on Zoom. \nThe December book selection is Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life\, Death\, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo. \nIn October\, we discussed The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. \nAll are welcome\, please join us! \nPlease email diversitybookclub@firstparish.info\, to obtain the link and to RSVP to join the\ndiscussion or with any questions. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/diversity-book-club-2-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T153000 DTSTAMP:20241213T175016Z CREATED:20241202T142202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T175016Z UID:10001724-1734444000-1734449400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:An Afternoon Caroling Party DESCRIPTION:Join First Parish friends in our parlor to sing beloved seasonal songs together. Wendy Covell will support us on piano and Cheri Minton will lead our singing. Participants will pick carols from our hymnal as we go. This event will be hybrid – join on Zoom via the blue button below. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/an-afternoon-caroling-party/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10001531-1734418800-1734422400@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/2024-12-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T203000 DTSTAMP:20241217T182732Z CREATED:20230828T183133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T182732Z UID:10000551-1734375600-1734381000@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/2024-12-16/ 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:20241216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001211-1734372000-1734375600@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-2/2024-12-16/ 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:20241216T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001315-1734364800-1734368400@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/2024-12-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153128Z CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153128Z UID:10001381-1734289200-1734294600@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/2024-12-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T140000 DTSTAMP:20241205T190441Z CREATED:20241205T190441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T190441Z UID:10001726-1734264000-1734271200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Holiday Card Writing DESCRIPTION:One of our members is currently incarcerated and welcomes cards and letters from First Parish friends. Please join us in the Parlor after services on Sunday December 15 – we gather in community to prepare cards of holiday cheer/ well wishes. Please bring any extra holiday cards or stationery and stamps– we will have light snacks to share. Questions? Contact Kate Lenox (klj.arl.ma@gmail.com) or Carolyn Hodges (cjjhodges@gmail.com). URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/holiday-card-writing/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T133000 DTSTAMP:20241210T201510Z CREATED:20241205T194650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T201510Z UID:10001727-1734263100-1734269400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Listening Circles: Marta's Retirement DESCRIPTION:The First Parish Committee on Ministry is holding a listening circle on Sunday\, December 15th immediately following the worship service at 11:45AM in the Sanctuary. In the wake of Marta’s retirement announcement\, we know many folks are eager to share their thoughts and reactions. We’re holding this session to provide a space for parishioners to listen and support each other in this transition. A member of the Parish Committee will also be available to answer questions about logistics and the upcoming search process. Note this is for congregants\, the ministers will not be present. All are welcome; we will hold another session in January. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-circles-martas-retirement/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10001158-1734253200-1734255000@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/2024-12-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T160000 DTSTAMP:20241125T192536Z CREATED:20241125T192510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T192536Z UID:10001716-1734184800-1734192000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Baby Shower for Rev. Erica DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Dec 14th\, 2:00 – 4:00pm\nFirst Parish Arlington – Vestry\n\nMembers and friends of all ages and genders are invited to celebrate Rev. Erica and Daniel as they prepare to welcome “Shrimpy” into their family. Click the registration link for additional information about ways you can contribute to the festivities! URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/baby-shower-for-rev-erica/ CATEGORIES:Gatherings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10001355-1734004800-1734008400@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/2024-12-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10001634-1733990400-1733994000@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/2024-12-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T213000 DTSTAMP:20250923T170038Z CREATED:20250923T170038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T170038Z UID:10002410-1733950800-1733952600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION: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\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here. \nWeekly from October 1\, 2025 – February 25\, 2026 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-3/2024-12-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/lights-1088141_640-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T213000 DTSTAMP:20241009T162008Z CREATED:20240820T142028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T162008Z UID:10001685-1733950800-1733952600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION: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 a winter offering but with emotions swirling around the election\, we decided to offer it in the autumn as well. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89497531645 \nWeekly from September 11 – January 29th. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-2/2024-12-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/lights-1088141_640-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10001582-1733907600-1733911200@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/2024-12-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR