• 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 […]

  • Wednesday Evening Summer Potlucks

    Courtyard 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Join us every Wednesday evening for summer potlucks and community in the Courtyard (6-7:30PM). Each week is sponsored by a FP group or committee. Bring something to share and enjoy the company. In case of rain, we will gather in the Vestry. The potlucks will run from Wednesday, June 26, through Wednesday, September 4.   […]

  • 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 […]

  • Older Men Lunch Meetings

    Older Men Lunch Meetings
    Zoom

    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. Meeting Online Only Back to Events

  • Memorial for Meg Candilore

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

    We will honor Meg Candilore in a memorial service at First Parish on Saturday, June 29 at 1 pm. Musicians from First Parish and elsewhere will offer pieces requested by Meg before she died. Rev. Marta Flanagan will officiate. All are welcome. Meg Candilore died on May 22 of pancreatic cancer. Meg Candilore was a […]

  • 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 […]

  • Worship Service: June 30, at 10am

    Zoom

    Worship online only ~~ click the yellow button below Steve Kropper, Worship Leader "(P)reaching Across the Aisle" Why in tarnation would anyone (P)reach across the aisle? 1. Characters in other bubbles are more entertaining. 2. It keeps America from splitting in two. 3. Realistic math. Horse trading or stalemate. 4. Ponder my values, I’ll ponder […]

  • Memorial for Julia Jonathan

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

    Julia Jonathan, 87, died peacefully in hospice care on June 4, 2024. Julia Jonathan joined First Parish in April 2023 along with her daughter Anna Callahan. Julia was diagnosed with late-stage cancer two months ago. She was able to spend time saying goodbye to people and her four adult children were able to be with […]

  • 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 […]