• Anne Lamott Book Discussion

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Please join us for the Anne Lamott Book Discussion on her latest book, Somehow, Thoughts on Love, led by Rev. Erica and Melanie Cohn-Hopwood. Our discussion will be on May 20, from 7p to 8:30p in the Parlor. Please register via Realm to help with planning. If you have any questions and/or prefer a Zoom Book Discussion […]

  • 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 […]

  • Tuesday Zoom Meditation

    Tuesday Zoom Meditation
    Zoom

    Looking for support for your meditation practice? Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. First Parish’s Meditation Group has gone virtual!  Please join us whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required.  To receive the Zoom Link, please email and tell us you would like to attend: Tuesdays 6pm-6:30pm The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction and then […]

  • Recruiting Lay Ministers and Worship Associates

    Zoom

    The Shared Ministry Committee would like to hear from you if you would like to become a Lay Minister or Worship Associate, or to learn more about these important First Parish programs. A Q&A session for those interested in learning more will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 pm, with Rev. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Task Force for the Middle East

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Members of the Peace and Justice task force will share our statement calling for peace, hear feedback, and engage in discussion. Dessert will be served!!

  • 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 […]

  • Represent First Parish at the UU Urban Ministry Annual Meeting – May 23

    Zoom

    The 189th Annual Meeting of the UU Urban Ministry (UUUM) is coming up. As a member congregation, First Parish is entitled to have 3 voting delegates. Perhaps you would like to become one of them, along with our two incumbent delegates, Maryglenn Vincens and Lois Fine. The event is on May 23, 2024. UUUM is […]

  • Women’s Alliance Program: Alliance Annual Meeting

    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Alliance Annual Meeting Friday, May 24th Vestry - in person only Event 6:30 to 9 Dinner followed by the business meeting Program - Spending Time with Stevie Carmody, Minister of Religious Education

  • ​Spring Birding Mindfulness Walks (STAR program)

    Offsite: see event description

    Birding is a wonderful way to stay in the present moment. As we walk through a forest or around a pond or field, we focus our attention on bird sounds and subtle movements in the trees and shrubs rather than the chatter in our heads. Join us for one or more of the upcoming walks […]