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:20240603T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001034-1717430400-1717434000@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/2024-06-03/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153128Z CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153128Z UID:10000132-1717354800-1717360200@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/2024-06-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T163000 DTSTAMP:20240521T193516Z CREATED:20240322T191310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T193516Z UID:10001083-1717335000-1717345800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Braver Angels Part 1: Depolarizing Within DESCRIPTION:As members of a liberal faith community\, we are called on to both live our values and interact respectfully and productively with family\, friends\, and other congregants who have very different views than our own. This two-part workshop\, offered in partnership with Braver Angels (https://braverangels.org/)\, builds the skills to navigate these sometimes contradictory goals. \nThe world today can be very polarized\, with people of divergent views often unwilling to talk with each other\, or even treat each other respectfully. This pattern is obvious on the American political scene\, but it can also sometimes be seen more locally\, even within the First Parish community\, around issues like Israel and Gaza or how to respond to our history of slavery. STAR has partnered with Braver Angels\, a national organization dedicated to fostering communication across divisions\, to offer a pair of workshops at First Parish.\n  \n“Depolarizing Within” will be on Sunday\, June 2\, 1:30-4:30 p.m.\, and “Skills for Disagreeing Better” will be on Thursday\, June 6\, 7-8:30 p.m.\, both in the Vestry. You can register for this pair of workshops through the E-Bulletin or the Events page of the First Parish website. Participation in the “Depolarizing Within” workshop is a prerequisite for attending “Skills for Disagreeing Better.”\n  \nThe first workshop\, “Depolarizing Within\,” will examine the assumptions and vocabulary we bring to thoughts about people with whom we have strong disagreements. We will identify stereotypes we hold (consciously or not)\, explore phrases that help us engage and that create distance and defensiveness\, and discuss how to engage with people who share our views when they express contempt or ridicule for people with other views.\n \nLearn more about Part 2\, Skills for Disagreeing Better\, will be held on Thursday\, June 6\, from 7:00-8:30pm.\n \nPlease register via Realm for both Parts 1 (June 2) and 2 (June 6). Questions? email STAR@firstparish.info URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/braver-angels-part-1-depolarizing-from-within/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10000107-1717318800-1717320600@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/2024-06-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10000526-1717070400-1717074000@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/2024-05-30/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10000490-1717056000-1717059600@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/2024-05-30/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T193000 DTSTAMP:20240215T232645Z CREATED:20231219T184921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T232645Z UID:10001071-1717005600-1717011000@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-2/2024-05-29/ 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:20240529T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10000445-1716973200-1716976800@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/2024-05-29/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T203000 DTSTAMP:20240625T171907Z CREATED:20231011T164321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T171907Z UID:10000568-1716924600-1716928200@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-2/2024-05-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T183000 DTSTAMP:20240827T171900Z CREATED:20230825T151145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T171900Z UID:10000355-1716919200-1716921000@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/2024-05-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10000400-1716879600-1716883200@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/2024-05-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240527T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10000981-1716832800-1716836400@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-2/2024-05-27/ 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:20240527T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240527T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001033-1716825600-1716829200@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/2024-05-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10000106-1716714000-1716715800@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/2024-05-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T093000 DTSTAMP:20240329T170345Z CREATED:20240329T170310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T170345Z UID:10001088-1716710400-1716715800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:​Spring Birding Mindfulness Walks (STAR program) 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 led by Debora Diggins\, birder and casual naturalist. The walks will be slow-paced and on level ground; suitable for adults at any level of birding skill. Bring binoculars. Meet at Arlington Reservoir parking lot. To register\, please email debora.diggins@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info. \nRain cancels. \nWHERE: Arlington Reservoir Parking Lot \nFriday\, May 10 7:30a-9:00a AND Sunday\, May 26 8:00a-9:30a URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/spring-birding-mindfulness-walks2/ LOCATION:Offsite: see event description CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T210000 DTSTAMP:20240508T143714Z CREATED:20230927T152547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T143714Z UID:10000625-1716575400-1716584400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Women's Alliance Program: Alliance Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Alliance Annual Meeting\nFriday\, May 24th\nVestry – in person only \nEvent 6:30 to 9\nDinner followed by the business meeting \nProgram – Spending Time with Stevie Carmody\, Minister of Religious Education URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/womens-alliance-program-6/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T190000 DTSTAMP:20240326T151225Z CREATED:20240326T151124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T151225Z UID:10001086-1716485400-1716490800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Represent First Parish at the UU Urban Ministry Annual Meeting - May 23 DESCRIPTION: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. \nUUUM is a non-profit organization located in a historic Unitarian church in Roxbury\, Massachusetts\, with a mission to “work across race and place to dismantle racism and white supremacy culture and to advance racial\, social\, and economic justice.” It provides programming planned and implemented by and for the Roxbury community. It also conducts monthly educational programs for UU congregations. Delegates act as ambassadors within their congregations\, and work with UUUM in a variety of ways\, including helping to keep our congregation informed of UUUM programs\, activities and volunteer opportunities (for example\, through announcements in worship and the E-Bulletin\, and by directing communications to appropriate committees). \nPlease contact the Social Justice Committee (socialjustice@firstparish.info) for more information or to apply to become a delegate. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/4780/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10000489-1716451200-1716454800@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/2024-05-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T203000 DTSTAMP:20240515T185241Z CREATED:20240515T185134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T185241Z UID:10001104-1716404400-1716409800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Task Force for the Middle East DESCRIPTION: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!! URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/task-force-for-the-middle-east/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10000444-1716368400-1716372000@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/2024-05-22/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T210000 DTSTAMP:20240514T172037Z CREATED:20240510T160208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T172037Z UID:10001096-1716318000-1716325200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Recruiting Lay Ministers and Worship Associates DESCRIPTION: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. Erica\, coordinator of Shared Ministry Cathy Modica\, and others; please contact Cathy (sharedministry@firstparish.info) to let us know you are interested. \nHere is the Zoom link for the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87342458499 \nLay Ministers work with Rev. Marta and Rev. Erica to provide pastoral care for members of the community\, ‘supporting one another through the changes in our lives.’ Worship Associates have a public presence in Sunday services and support the organization of services throughout the year\, including creating a plan for summer services. \nApplications are being accepted for both the lay ministry and for worship associates. Click here to fill out an application (a Google form). \nIf you have any questions\, please contact sharedministry@firstparish.info. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/recruiting-lay-ministers-and-worship-associates/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Church Business,Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T183000 DTSTAMP:20240827T171900Z CREATED:20230825T151145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T171900Z UID:10000354-1716314400-1716316200@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/2024-05-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10000399-1716274800-1716278400@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/2024-05-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T203000 DTSTAMP:20240314T221501Z CREATED:20240314T221501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T221501Z UID:10001077-1716231600-1716237000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Anne Lamott Book Discussion DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur discussion will be on May 20\, from 7p to 8:30p in the Parlor. \nPlease register via Realm to help with planning. \nIf you have any questions and/or prefer a Zoom Book Discussion at another time\, please let us know by contacting Steph M. at STAR@FirstParish.info URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/anne-lamott-book-discussion/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10000980-1716228000-1716231600@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-2/2024-05-20/ 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:20240520T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001032-1716220800-1716224400@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/2024-05-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153128Z CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153128Z UID:10000131-1716145200-1716150600@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/2024-05-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T133000 DTSTAMP:20240516T181645Z CREATED:20240419T164342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T181645Z UID:10001091-1716118200-1716125400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:First Parish Annual Meeting 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting will be at 11:30 AM on Sunday\, May 19\, 2024\, at 630 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington\, Massachusetts. The meeting will be a hybrid meeting\, both in the sanctuary and on Zoom. \nIn person participants who wish to speak on congregational votes will be limited to one minute each. \nZoom participants must register at https://tinyurl.com/FPUUAnnualMeeting2024. \nAnnual Meeting is a time to come together and make decisions about the life of First Parish. In addition to electing officers and leaders\, members vote on a budget in line with our values; and this year\, the congregation will be asked to consider two special congregational votes: a Reckoning and Repair Affirmation and a Land Acknowledgement. \nLunch and childcare (in the Grady Room) will be available for members attending the Annual Meeting. Please sign up in advance for childcare by contacting clerk@firstparish.info. \nA special note for members on Zoom: Zoom participants will be able to hear everything and will be able to vote on all motions as per the capabilities of that platform. Zoom participants will not be able to speak on motions in real time during the meeting. However\, Zoom participants may provide statements in advance to the clerk\, Joanna Pushee\, at clerk@firstparish.info to be read at the meeting. \nMaterials related to the Annual meeting\nclick on the link below to view or download the pdf. \n\n\n\nCongregational Communication\, from Joanna Pushee\, Clerk of the Parish Committee\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nIndigenous Justice Brochure: Acknowledging this Land\n\n\n\n  \n\nReckoning and Repair Resource Kit URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/first-parish-annual-meeting-2024/ LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Church Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10000105-1716109200-1716111000@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/2024-05-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T173000 DTSTAMP:20240516T170714Z CREATED:20240411T173007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T170714Z UID:10001089-1716048000-1716053400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Ann Mathes Memorial Service DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to the Celebration of Life for longtime First Parish member\, Ann G. Mathes. The service will honor Ann’s life\, her commitment to justice\, her family\, and all who will miss her. \nSaturday\, May 18th\, at 4 pm — Reception in the vestry following the service.\n  \nFor more information see https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ann-mathes-obituary?id=54734399 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/ann-mathes-memorial-service/ LOCATION:Sanctuary and Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Memorial Service END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR