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:20240325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T203000 DTSTAMP:20240118T211914Z CREATED:20240103T154200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T211914Z UID:10000940-1711393200-1711398600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Heat Pumps: What Everyone Should Know Before Talking with Installers - Part 3 (Ducted Systems) DESCRIPTION:Heat pumps are essential for getting off fossil fuels\, but they aren’t cookie-cutter. The March 11 session of this three-part course will provide an overview of heat pumps\, financial incentives\, and tips for finding installers. March 18 is about installing and using ductless systems\, while March 25 will turn to ducted systems (both air source and ground source). This course is offered by Arlington’s Energy Advocate\, Lori Kenschaft. \nRegister for this free course here: https://tinyurl.com/ArlingtonHeatPumpCourse \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Climate Action Working Group\, Electrify Arlington\, Mothers Out Front – Arlington\, and Sustainable 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/heat-pumps-what-everyone-should-know-before-talking-with-installers-part-3-ducted-systems/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Climate Action,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10000972-1711389600-1711393200@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-2/2024-03-25/ 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:20240325T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001024-1711382400-1711386000@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/2024-03-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153128Z CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153128Z UID:10000127-1711306800-1711312200@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/2024-03-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T200000 DTSTAMP:20240201T180622Z CREATED:20240126T162022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T180622Z UID:10001049-1711305900-1711310400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Teen Parent Night DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 24\, 6:45pm\, (Vestry) \nBring the kids down a few minutes early for a slice pizza before they head to OWL\, COA and Youth Group. Parents will linger during the evening program to get to know one another and have their questions answered about the annual Stewardship Campaign. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/teen-parent-night/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T100000 DTSTAMP:20240201T180445Z CREATED:20240126T161248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T180445Z UID:10001047-1711271700-1711274400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:All Congregational Pancake Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 24\, 9:15am to 10am (Vestry) \nCome enjoy breakfast before the service! All welcome. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/all-congregational-pancake-breakfast/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10000097-1711270800-1711272600@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/2024-03-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T150000 DTSTAMP:20240307T181440Z CREATED:20240110T184044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T181440Z UID:10001039-1711188000-1711206000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Flash Quilt Day DESCRIPTION:Please join us and help create the First Parish Harvest Moon quilts for 2024 and 2025! \n Saturday\, March 23\, 10am – 3pm\, in the First Parish Vestry. \nPlease register for this event by email to Carolyn Hodges\, STAR@firstparish.info \nCalling all quilters\, sewists and interested folk!   We will sew together in the vestry offering two projects–\this is an opportunity for us to get a bit ahead of the Harvest moon Fair schedule. \n1) Creating a brand new quilt:   We will be making a simple block.  These will be assembled and quilted for the 2025 Fall raffle quilt.  You will need to bring a working sewing machine (that you know how to use)\, sewing tools and thread.  We also need rotary cutting tools\, rulers and mat (if you have them– and we can share!).  Extension cords and power strips are also a help. \n2)  For Harvest Moon Fair  2024\, we already have a completed quilt top (thank you Wendy Page) — this is ready for hand quilting–   we will prepare (sandwich) the quilt and begin hand quilting this quilt as our 2024 Harvest Moon Fair quilt.  This is an excellent opportunity for those new to quilting and willing to hand stitch. \nEven if you don’t sew we welcome your company cutting and pressing.  Fabric welcome too (100 percent cotton please)–  we will also have a selection.  If you are unable to join us in person and want to help- please RSVP so we can include you too! \nQuestions? contact Carolyn Hodges (STAR@firstparish.info) \nRain date: Saturday April 13\, same time and place. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/flash-quilt-day/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T120000 DTSTAMP:20240214T151318Z CREATED:20240126T152902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T151318Z UID:10001060-1711184400-1711195200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:New UU Class DESCRIPTION:Curious about Unitarian Universalism and First Parish? Wondering about what membership entails or the pathways to membership? \nJoin our spring New UU Class! \nTwo 9:00 am – 12:00 noon sessions: \nMarch 16\, 2024 and March 23\, 2024 \nin the Parlor at First Parish \nWhat should I expect? \n\nTwo engaging and interactive mornings together.\nA chance to get to know others who are new(er) to First Parish and/or to Unitarian Universalism.\nAn invitation to reflect on and share your personal religious or spiritual path.\nAn engaging overview of our Unitarian Universalist roots\, traditions\, and beliefs.\nInsights on the structure and activities that make First Parish special.\nIdeas about ways to become more involved at First Parish.\nA warm welcome to First Parish.\n\nAll are welcome!  \nSign up by contacting Amy Anderson at NewUU@firstparish.info URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/new-uu-class-spring/2024-03-23/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Ongoing Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-10-09-at-8.32.47-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T200000 DTSTAMP:20240312T223735Z CREATED:20240213T153226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T223735Z UID:10001058-1711130400-1711137600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Task Force for the Middle East - food & discussion DESCRIPTION:  \nBased on concern and energy within the congregation\, a new working group has formed under the umbrella of our Social Justice Committee. The Task Force for the Middle East is currently made up of about six people. As our first program we’re hosting an evening where we can hear from one another about Palestine\, Israel and how our congregation might engage with local efforts for sustained ceasefire\, peace\, and justice. \nJoin the newly formed Task Force for the Middle East (part of the Social Justice Committee) and share a meal to hear from one another about Palestine\, Israel\, and how First Parish might engage with local efforts for sustained ceasefire\, peace\, and justice. \n  \nPlease bring a well-marked dish to share on FRIDAY\, March 22 6:00 pm in the vestry. All are welcome!! Registration is helpful but not required.  http://tinyurl.com/FPPeaceandJusticePotluck \nContact peaceandjustice@firstparish.info to join the planning committee. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/task-force-for-the-middle-east-food-discussion/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10000521-1711022400-1711026000@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/2024-03-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10000480-1711008000-1711011600@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/2024-03-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T213000 DTSTAMP:20240102T164857Z CREATED:20240102T164545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T164857Z UID:10000931-1710968400-1710970200@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/2024-03-20/ 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:20240320T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10000435-1710925200-1710928800@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/2024-03-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T183000 DTSTAMP:20240827T171900Z CREATED:20230825T151145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T171900Z UID:10000345-1710871200-1710873000@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/2024-03-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10000390-1710831600-1710835200@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/2024-03-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T203000 DTSTAMP:20240118T211854Z CREATED:20240103T154020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T211854Z UID:10000939-1710788400-1710793800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Heat Pumps: What Everyone Should Know Before Talking with Installers - Part 2 (Ductless Systems) DESCRIPTION:Heat pumps are essential for getting off fossil fuels\, but they aren’t cookie-cutter. The March 11 session of this three-part course will provide an overview of heat pumps\, financial incentives\, and tips for finding installers. March 18 is about installing and using ductless systems\, while March 25 will turn to ducted systems (both air source and ground source). This course is offered by Arlington’s Energy Advocate\, Lori Kenschaft. \nRegister for this free course here: https://tinyurl.com/ArlingtonHeatPumpCourse \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Climate Action Working Group\, Electrify Arlington\, Mothers Out Front – Arlington\, and Sustainable 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/heat-pumps-what-everyone-should-know-before-talking-with-installers-part-2-ductless-systems/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Climate Action,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10000971-1710784800-1710788400@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-2/2024-03-18/ 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:20240318T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001023-1710777600-1710781200@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/2024-03-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T133000 DTSTAMP:20240215T181357Z CREATED:20240126T160044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T181357Z UID:10001046-1710676800-1710682200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Conversation with a Minister: In person (masked) DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 17\, 12:00 pm (after worship service\, in person only\, in the May Room) \nEnjoy coffee and conversation with First Parish lead minister Rev. Marta Flanagan. This is an in-person\, masked event. \nPlease RSVP for this event to stewardship@firstparish.info by Friday March 15. \nSponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/coffee-with-the-minister-2/ LOCATION:May Room CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10000096-1710666000-1710667800@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/2024-03-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T120000 DTSTAMP:20240214T151318Z CREATED:20240126T152902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T151318Z UID:10000618-1710579600-1710590400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:New UU Class DESCRIPTION:Curious about Unitarian Universalism and First Parish? Wondering about what membership entails or the pathways to membership? \nJoin our spring New UU Class! \nTwo 9:00 am – 12:00 noon sessions: \nMarch 16\, 2024 and March 23\, 2024 \nin the Parlor at First Parish \nWhat should I expect? \n\nTwo engaging and interactive mornings together.\nA chance to get to know others who are new(er) to First Parish and/or to Unitarian Universalism.\nAn invitation to reflect on and share your personal religious or spiritual path.\nAn engaging overview of our Unitarian Universalist roots\, traditions\, and beliefs.\nInsights on the structure and activities that make First Parish special.\nIdeas about ways to become more involved at First Parish.\nA warm welcome to First Parish.\n\nAll are welcome!  \nSign up by contacting Amy Anderson at NewUU@firstparish.info URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/new-uu-class-spring/2024-03-16/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Ongoing Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-10-09-at-8.32.47-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T203000 DTSTAMP:20240220T180949Z CREATED:20240220T175831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T180949Z UID:10001073-1710442800-1710448200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Moth-Type Story Hour DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 14\, 7pm\, First Parish Parlor \n  \nDavid Whitford and Steve Kropper will moderate this event\, where participants will tell a story about one time a family member\, friend\, coworker or complete stranger nudged them into trying something new\, or changed their mind about something important. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/moth-type-story-hour/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10000479-1710403200-1710406800@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/2024-03-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T213000 DTSTAMP:20240102T164857Z CREATED:20240102T164545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T164857Z UID:10000930-1710363600-1710365400@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/2024-03-13/ 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:20240313T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10000434-1710320400-1710324000@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/2024-03-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T183000 DTSTAMP:20240827T171900Z CREATED:20230825T151145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T171900Z UID:10000344-1710266400-1710268200@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/2024-03-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10000389-1710226800-1710230400@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/2024-03-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T203000 DTSTAMP:20240118T211833Z CREATED:20240103T153902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T211833Z UID:10000938-1710183600-1710189000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Heat Pumps: What Everyone Should Know Before Talking with Installers - Part 1 (General Information) DESCRIPTION:Heat pumps are essential for getting off fossil fuels\, but they aren’t cookie-cutter. The March 11 session of this three-part course will provide an overview of heat pumps\, financial incentives\, and tips for finding installers. March 18 is about installing and using ductless systems\, while March 25 will turn to ducted systems (both air source and ground source). This course is offered by Arlington’s Energy Advocate\, Lori Kenschaft. \nRegister for this free course here: https://tinyurl.com/ArlingtonHeatPumpCourse \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Climate Action Working Group\, Electrify Arlington\, Mothers Out Front – Arlington\, and Sustainable 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/heat-pumps-what-everyone-should-know-before-talking-with-installers-part-1-general-information/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Climate Action,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10000970-1710180000-1710183600@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-2/2024-03-11/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR