• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Alliance Program: Jorge Armesto (rescheduled)

    Vestry and Zoom 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Forensic Psychologist, Jorge Arnesto, and Alliance Program co-chair, Rachel Lewellen, will talk about Justice, Compassion and Freedom. 7:30 PM Vestry and Zoom (click here to join Zoom) Jorge is a bilingual clinical psychologist, certified yoga therapist, and mindfulness instructor. He is passionate about the intersection of psychology, mindfulness, spirituality, and body-focused practices. As a gay […]