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:20240310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T133000 DTSTAMP:20240201T180209Z CREATED:20240126T161447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T180209Z UID:10001048-1710072000-1710077400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:All Congregational Lunch DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 10\, 12:00pm (after service) to 1:30pm (Vestry) \nCome enjoy lunch after the service! All welcome. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-congregational-lunch/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10000095-1710061200-1710063000@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/2024-03-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T210000 DTSTAMP:20240215T184817Z CREATED:20240209T153254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T184817Z UID:10001054-1710010800-1710018000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Movie screening: "Join or Die" DESCRIPTION:“Join or Die” \nSaturday\, March 9th \nDoors open at 6:30 pm. Film starts at 7:00 pm\, in the First Parish Vestry. $5.00 suggested donation. \nThis documentary is about how being in community can save you\, us\, and the US — based on Robert Putnam’s “Bowling Alone.” \nTrailer: https://putnamdoc.com/ \nPlease register in advance here URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/movie-screening-join-or-die/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T190000 DTSTAMP:20240228T180901Z CREATED:20240214T194405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T180901Z UID:10001061-1710004500-1710010800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:"Becoming a Man" Talkback DESCRIPTION:The American Rep. Theatre in Cambridge’s next performance is entitled “Becoming A Man”; a play based on memoirist P. Carl’s life story to become himself. The Welcoming Congregation Committee\, a First Parish group committed to expanding celebration and education of/about LGBTQ+ folks\, is attending the play at 2 pm on March 9th. They will then host a talkback at 5:15 pm at the First Parish meetinghouse. \nUpdate: 2/28/2024: The comped tickets for March 9 have been claimed\, but you’re welcome to this talkback regardless of when you saw the play. \nPlease email Rev. Erica to waitlist for a ticket or to RSVP to the talkback. \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/becoming-a-man-talkback/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Welcoming Congregations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T210000 DTSTAMP:20240222T195416Z CREATED:20230927T151713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T195416Z UID:10000621-1709926200-1709931600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Women's Alliance Program DESCRIPTION:March 8\, 2024 – A Fireside Chat with author Martha Ackmann \nby ZOOM only — 7:30 – 9:00pm – click here to join to the Zoom meeting \nWe are looking forward to a Zoom fireside chat with journalist and author Martha Ackmann on March 8th. She writes about pioneering women who have changed America including Emily Dickinson\, Toni Stone\, the first woman to play professional baseball in the Negro League\, and the Mercury 13 women. Her essays have appeared in The Atlantic\, The Paris Review\, The New York Times\, and The Washington Post. She also is a frequent commentator for New England Public Radio\, and has been featured on CNN\, National Public Radio\, and the BBC. Martha is currently writing a book on Dolly Parton and we are excited to talk with her at this Zoom event. \nLearn more about the Alliance by clicking here. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/womens-alliance-program-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Alliance Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10000520-1709812800-1709816400@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/2024-03-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10000478-1709798400-1709802000@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 \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/2024-03-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T213000 DTSTAMP:20240102T164857Z CREATED:20240102T164545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T164857Z UID:10000929-1709758800-1709760600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Erica for a time of meditation\, prayer\, and sharing. Many religious traditions observe vespers\, a time of reflection and restoration at the end of the day. Each Wednesday at 9 pm on Zoom\, we gather for 30 minutes in that spirit. Poems\, songs\, and a chance to share. Come to one or come to them all. \nWeekly from January 10-April 10th. \nJoin us each week on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84139095119 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel/2024-03-06/ 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:20240306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10000433-1709715600-1709719200@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/2024-03-06/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T190000 DTSTAMP:20240228T153736Z CREATED:20231208T144028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T153736Z UID:10000713-1709661600-1709665200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Fighting for housing justice Now -- UUUM Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:Hear what we can do now—and together—to confront housing issues facing Black and Brown people in communities like Roxbury. UU Mass Action and Homes for All Massachusetts representatives will discuss the urgency of fighting housing injustice in this segment of the UU Urban Ministry Community Conversation series on gentrification. Visit https://www.uuum.org/ for more information. \nTuesday\, March 5\, 6:00pm \nZoom link to join the meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81553520317 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/roots-of-homeownership-inequity-uuum-community-conversation/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community,Racial Justice,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T183000 DTSTAMP:20240827T171900Z CREATED:20230825T151145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T171900Z UID:10000343-1709661600-1709663400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Tuesday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION: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 ring the bell. We will sit silently for 30 minutes\, until the bell is rung again.  Hope you can join us! \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tuesday-zoom-meditation/2024-03-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10000388-1709622000-1709625600@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/2024-03-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T203000 DTSTAMP:20240206T183428Z CREATED:20240206T183255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183428Z UID:10001053-1709578800-1709584200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Film Watch & Discussion: The Letter – A Laudato Si Film DESCRIPTION:Join in watching and discussing this powerful film that follows a small group of representatives from different parts of the world – a young person\, an indigenous person\, a person raised in poverty\, a faith leader\, and two scientists – who the Pope invited to visit Rome.  They gathered to share their perspectives and experiences of climate change and our shared responsibility to protect people and nature today and for future generations. \nThursday\, Feb. 29th at 7pm – Join in a film watch at First Parish. Alternatively\, you can watch the film on your own.  It’s available to stream free-of-charge at https://www.theletterfilm.org/watch/ \nMonday\, March 4th at 7pm – Join in a discussion about the film and reactions to it and ways we might respond in alignment with our values. \nRSVP to star@firstparish.info is requested\, not required\, to give us an idea about how many people are likely to come.  If the dates/times don’t work for you\, please include that in your RSVP.  If there’s interest\, we could seek an additional date for discussion. \nJohn Anderson and Andrew Fischer will be facilitating this STAR Program URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-watch-discussion-the-letter-a-laudato-si-film/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10000969-1709575200-1709578800@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-2/2024-03-04/ 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:20240304T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001021-1709568000-1709571600@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/2024-03-04/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T153000 DTSTAMP:20240221T183819Z CREATED:20240206T163310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T183819Z UID:10001050-1709474400-1709479800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Journey Inward through Meditation and Creativity DESCRIPTION:A Journey Inward – A creative meditation through mask making. \nJoin us on Sunday\, March 3 from 2:00 – 3:30 for a creative journey inward through meditation and mask making. \nSpace is limited; please register via Realm at this link by Friday\, March 1. \nAny questions\, or if you would like to register but do not have a Realm account\, email Lyn Fulton-John at star@firstparish.info \nFull description: What’s behind the mask? While they are often used to protect or obscure\, they can also be used to reveal\, enhance\, and embellish. Through guided meditation\, participants will have an opportunity to think about something about themselves that they might like to bring into focus. We will have the chance to use and play with different artistic media\, such as colored tissue\, paint\, bits of jewelry\, and much more\, to create the masks we wish to explore. \n(Materials will be provided\, but feel free to bring whatever you may like to use for making your own mask!) URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/creative-meditation-through-mask-making/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T133000 DTSTAMP:20240215T181211Z CREATED:20240126T155547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T181211Z UID:10001045-1709467200-1709472600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Conversation with a Minister: Zoom DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 3\, 12:00 pm (after worship service\, via Zoom only) \nStay on the same Zoom call from service and enjoy coffee and conversation with First Parish’s parish minister\, Rev. Erica Richmond. \nAll are welome. Please click here to join the meeting. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee. \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/coffee-with-the-minister/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10000094-1709456400-1709458200@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/2024-03-03/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T203000 DTSTAMP:20240206T183215Z CREATED:20240206T183119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183215Z UID:10001052-1709233200-1709238600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Film Watch & Discussion: The Letter – A Laudato Si Film DESCRIPTION:Join in watching and discussing this powerful film that follows a small group of representatives from different parts of the world – a young person\, an indigenous person\, a person raised in poverty\, a faith leader\, and two scientists – who the Pope invited to visit Rome.  They gathered to share their perspectives and experiences of climate change and our shared responsibility to protect people and nature today and for future generations. \nThursday\, Feb. 29th at 7pm – Join in a film watch at First Parish. Alternatively\, you can watch the film on your own.  It’s available to stream free-of-charge at https://www.theletterfilm.org/watch/ \nMonday\, March 4th at 7pm – Join in a discussion about the film and reactions to it and ways we might respond in alignment with our values. \nRSVP to star@firstparish.info is requested\, not required\, to give us an idea about how many people are likely to come.  If the dates/times don’t work for you\, please include that in your RSVP.  If there’s interest\, we could seek an additional date for discussion. \nJohn Anderson and Andrew Fischer will be facilitating this STAR Program URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-discussion-the-letter-a-laudato-si-film/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000 DTSTAMP:20240221T165733Z CREATED:20240212T190807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T165733Z UID:10001057-1709229600-1709233200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Acknowledging This Land\, Saving Mother Earth DESCRIPTION:Special IJWG listening session prior to STAR film\, The Letter: Laudato Si. Please join the Indigenous Justice Working Group to hear our draft Land Acknowledgment and ways to support Indigenous people\, whose caring for the earth protects biodiversity for us all! The voice of Indigenous people is prominently represented in the powerful film\, The Letter\, about our shared responsibility to protect people and nature today for future generations. Come to the Vestry at 6pm\, learn about IJWG\, enjoy pizza\, and stay for the STAR film at 7pm! For all interested in Saving Mother Earth! \nSee Official Trailer for film (from the Academy Award Winning Producers of My Octopus Teacher)\, The Letter: Laudato Si https://youtu.be/l3EBHebH17Y URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/acknowledging-this-land-saving-mother-earth/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10000477-1709193600-1709197200@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/2024-02-29/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T213000 DTSTAMP:20240102T164857Z CREATED:20240102T164545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T164857Z UID:10000928-1709154000-1709155800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Erica for a time of meditation\, prayer\, and sharing. Many religious traditions observe vespers\, a time of reflection and restoration at the end of the day. Each Wednesday at 9 pm on Zoom\, we gather for 30 minutes in that spirit. Poems\, songs\, and a chance to share. Come to one or come to them all. \nWeekly from January 10-April 10th. \nJoin us each week on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84139095119 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel/2024-02-28/ 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:20240228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T210000 DTSTAMP:20240222T163510Z CREATED:20240102T165318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T163510Z UID:10000935-1709146800-1709154000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Looking at Others and Ourselves DESCRIPTION:We will take time to observe photographs and narratives on display in the Parlor which the photographer\, Jess Dugan\, says “offer a nuanced view into the struggles and joys of growing older as a transgender person and offer a poignant reflection on what it means to live authentically despite seemingly insurmountable odds.”\nAfter reflecting quietly on our experiences of these human stories of struggles and joys we will take turns sharing how we are affected and listening closely to each other.\nAll are welcome! However\, we will close the doors when we start so we can have a clear focus and hold each other’s views and feelings without interruptions. \nThe conversation will be facilitated by Zoë Stewart URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/looking-at-others/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T193000 DTSTAMP:20240215T232645Z CREATED:20231219T184921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T232645Z UID:10001068-1709143200-1709148600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Community Potluck DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! The community potlucks that we began this summer with over 50 people each week and scrumptious dishes\, will continue! A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, on the last Wednesday of the month\, starting January 31\, from 6:00-7:30pm. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. \nMany thanks to our hosts for this spring: \nJanuary 31 – Lay Ministry\nFebruary 28 – Membership Committee\nMarch 27 – Stewardship Committee\nApril 24 – Parish Committee\nMay 29  – Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG) \nView or download the Potluck Hosting Checklist \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/community-potluck-2/2024-02-28/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10000432-1709110800-1709114400@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/2024-02-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T203000 DTSTAMP:20240625T171907Z CREATED:20231011T164321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T171907Z UID:10000565-1709062200-1709065800@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-2/2024-02-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T183000 DTSTAMP:20240827T171900Z CREATED:20230825T151145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T171900Z UID:10000342-1709056800-1709058600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Tuesday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION: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 ring the bell. We will sit silently for 30 minutes\, until the bell is rung again.  Hope you can join us! \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tuesday-zoom-meditation/2024-02-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10000387-1709017200-1709020800@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/2024-02-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T203000 DTSTAMP:20240118T212050Z CREATED:20240103T153744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T212050Z UID:10000937-1708974000-1708979400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:How to Make a Plan to Electrify Your Home: Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Do you hope to get your home off fossil fuels\, either in the next few years or sometime in the future? Having a plan can help. This course will help you develop a plan that will work well for your home and your finances. It is offered by Arlington’s Energy Advocate\, Lori Kenschaft. \nRegister for this free course here: https://tinyurl.com/ElectrifyPlan \nThis program is co-sponsored by Electrify Arlington\, Mothers Out Front – Arlington\, Sustainable Arlington\, and the Climate Action Working Group of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington. Questions? Email ElectrifyArlington@town.Arlington.ma.us . \nClick to see a list of all the workshops in this series. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/how-to-make-a-plan-to-electrify-your-home-part-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Climate Action,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10000968-1708970400-1708974000@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-2/2024-02-26/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR