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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T123000 DTSTAMP:20240514T143140Z CREATED:20240514T142512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T143140Z UID:10001097-1716030000-1716035400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Memorial for Rachel Masson DESCRIPTION:Memorial for Rachel Masson\, wife of First Parish Member Mary-Beth Landy\n  \nSaturday\, May 18\, 11 am at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Greenfield MA\nRev. Marta Morris Flanagan officiating\nAll are welcome to the service and reception.\nFor more information see: https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/31461661/rachel-a-masson\n  \nMap of St Paul’s Lutheran Church\, 23 Long Ave\, Greenfield\, MA URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/memorial-for-rachel-masson/ LOCATION:Offsite: see event description CATEGORIES:Memorial Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T120000 DTSTAMP:20240514T160443Z CREATED:20240215T213859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T160443Z UID:10001063-1716026400-1716033600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Getting Your Life in Order DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Erica Richmond and the STAR committee as we learn about the 5 Wishes tool- a legal document that outlines your physical\, spiritual\, medical wishes during end-of-life care. One of the best gifts we can give our loved ones is the benefit of clarity during a challenging time. In this two-part workshop we will learn more about advanced care planning and work together to fill out these important sets of documents.\n\nRSVP is required — register via Realm. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/getting-your-life-in-order/2024-05-18/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10000525-1715860800-1715864400@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/2024-05-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10000488-1715846400-1715850000@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/2024-05-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T210000 DTSTAMP:20240501T175217Z CREATED:20240501T170339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T175217Z UID:10001094-1715801400-1715806800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:2024-2025 First Parish Budget Review\, Session 2 DESCRIPTION:2024-2025 BUDGET REVIEW \nAre you getting ready for the Annual meeting? Finance and Parish Committee representatives will host two zoom meeting options to review the proposed 2024-2025 budget. \nMAY 13 (Monday) or MAY 15 (Wednesday) both at 7:30 pm– via ZOOM please join us to see what is in store for next year! Remember Annual Meeting is Sunday\, May 19 – in the Sanctuary- immediately after the service. We look forward to seeing you. \nZoom link to join the May 15 budget meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86168587574?pwd=QlZNcGNnQytVUjYxYWpmbFJ6dlNuZz09 \nQuestions? Contact Finance (Lissa McBurney fInance@FirstParish.info or Carolyn Hodges Treasurer@Firstparish.info) URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/2024-2025-first-parish-budget-review-session-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Church Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10000443-1715763600-1715767200@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/2024-05-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T183000 DTSTAMP:20240827T171900Z CREATED:20230825T151145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T171900Z UID:10000353-1715709600-1715711400@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/2024-05-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10000398-1715670000-1715673600@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/2024-05-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T210000 DTSTAMP:20240501T174023Z CREATED:20240501T170247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T174023Z UID:10001093-1715628600-1715634000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:2024-2025 First Parish Budget Review\, Session 1 DESCRIPTION:2024-2025 BUDGET REVIEW \nAre you getting ready for the Annual meeting? Finance and Parish Committee representatives will host two zoom meeting options to review the proposed 2024-2025 budget. \nMAY 13 (Monday) or MAY 15 (Wednesday) both at 7:30 pm– via ZOOM please join us to see what is in store for next year! Remember Annual Meeting is Sunday\, May 19 – in the Sanctuary- immediately after the service. We look forward to seeing you. \nZoom link to join the May 13 budget meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86168587574?pwd=QlZNcGNnQytVUjYxYWpmbFJ6dlNuZz09 \nQuestions? Contact Finance (Lissa McBurney fInance@FirstParish.info or Carolyn Hodges Treasurer@Firstparish.info) URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/2024-2025-first-parish-budget-review-session-1/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Church Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T203000 DTSTAMP:20240503T162037Z CREATED:20240301T153541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T162037Z UID:10001074-1715626800-1715632200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Defending Democracy Film\, Discussion & Action Plan DESCRIPTION:The Defending Democracy Group will host a Zoom Meeting with Guest Speaker Fred VanDeusen\, Convener of Democracy Action Team UUSJ since 2019. After a presentation and sharing of a short video from Fred\, there will be discussion and planning next steps. \nMonday\, May 13\, 7:00pm \nThis meeting is on Zoom only — click here to join the meeting. \nEmail defendingdemocracy@firstparish.info with any questions or for more information. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/defending-democracy-film-discussion-action-plan/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10000979-1715623200-1715626800@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-2/2024-05-13/ 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:20240513T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001031-1715616000-1715619600@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/2024-05-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10000104-1715504400-1715506200@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/2024-05-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000 DTSTAMP:20240514T160443Z CREATED:20240215T213859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T160443Z UID:10001062-1715421600-1715428800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Getting Your Life in Order DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Erica Richmond and the STAR committee as we learn about the 5 Wishes tool- a legal document that outlines your physical\, spiritual\, medical wishes during end-of-life care. One of the best gifts we can give our loved ones is the benefit of clarity during a challenging time. In this two-part workshop we will learn more about advanced care planning and work together to fill out these important sets of documents.\n\nRSVP is required — register via Realm. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/getting-your-life-in-order/2024-05-11/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T090000 DTSTAMP:20240329T170151Z CREATED:20240329T170119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T170151Z UID:10001087-1715326200-1715331600@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-walks1/ LOCATION:Offsite: see event description CATEGORIES:Community,Spiritual Growth,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10000487-1715241600-1715245200@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/2024-05-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10000442-1715158800-1715162400@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/2024-05-08/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T183000 DTSTAMP:20240827T171900Z CREATED:20230825T151145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T171900Z UID:10000352-1715104800-1715106600@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/2024-05-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10000397-1715065200-1715068800@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/2024-05-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10000978-1715018400-1715022000@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-2/2024-05-06/ 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:20240506T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001030-1715011200-1715014800@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/2024-05-06/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153128Z CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153128Z UID:10000130-1714935600-1714941000@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/2024-05-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T130000 DTSTAMP:20240501T183212Z CREATED:20240501T183146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T183212Z UID:10001095-1714909500-1714914000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Reckoning & Repair - Taking the Next Steps DESCRIPTION:Reparations: We need your voice! \nJoin us for the ongoing dialogue regarding the exploration of our congregational history\, the ties of the congregation’s founders to slavery in those days\, and the continuing conversation about reparations. \nOn May 5\, we will have a special guest for the Shinn service\, Dr. Michael Curry\, (with discussion after the service). \nEvent sponsored by the Reckoning and Repair Working Group URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/reckoning-repair-taking-the-next-steps/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Racial Justice,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10000103-1714899600-1714901400@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/2024-05-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505 DTSTAMP:20240413T213926Z CREATED:20240312T172605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T213926Z UID:10001075-1714780800-1714867199@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Traits of the Soul: An All Day Contemplative Retreat DESCRIPTION:Traits of the Soul: An All Day Contemplative Retreat\nwith Rev. Marta Flanagan and Bonnie Zimmer\nSaturday\, May 4\, 2024 8:00 am to 4:00 pm\nAdelynrood Retreat Center in Byfield MA \nWhat is the next right thing for you to embrace in life? How might you do that well? In this all day contemplative retreat\, drawing on insights of the Benedictines\, a Christian monastic tradition\, and using the tools of Mussar\, an ancient Jewish spiritual\npractice\, we will consider these questions. \nOur time together will include gatherings\, silence\, and journaling.  We will share a breakfast and a silent lunch. \nA fee of $60 covers breakfast\, lunch and rental of the retreat center.  If this fee creates an obstacle please contact Marta (marta@firstparish.info). \nPlease register via Realm. Attendance limited to 50\, and the registration deadline is April 18th.  If you have any questions\, or problems registering\, please contact Steph M. via STAR@FirstParish.info. \nAdelynrood is an hour drive from Arlington. Adelynrood’s Main House\, built in 1914\, is gracious and rustic with wide screened porches\, an abundance of rocking chairs for relaxing and libraries for browsing.  For more information about Adelynrood see https://www.adelynrood.org/ URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/traits-of-the-soul-an-all-day-contemplative-retreat/ LOCATION:Offsite: see event description CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T210000 DTSTAMP:20240501T165054Z CREATED:20240324T181248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T165054Z UID:10001085-1714757400-1714770000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:May Fundraiser: A Taste of First Parish DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, May 3\, for an evening of music\, art\, food and drink\, community\, and fun to support the important food relief work of World Central Kitchen and the ongoing good work of First Parish.\n\nGet a taste of what our congregation has to offer!\nEnjoy music from Dreadful Selfish Crimes and Stanley and the Undercovers!\nSample craft beer from Arlington Brewing Company!\nBid on a chance to choose a sermon topic next year in the silent auction!\nTake in the congregational art show!\n\nWho’s invited? First Parish members\, friends\, neighbors\, and guests ages 21+. Introduce someone new to First Parish!\n \nTickets are available via Realm here\, or at the door on May 3rd. Suggested donation of $50 each\, which includes one beer or wine coupon.  Can’t attend?  Consider making a donation. All proceeds to be split evenly between World Central Kitchen and First Parish.\n \nHow can I help? There are many bite-sized opportunities to volunteer! Go here to sign up for a shift to help cook\, decorate\, clean up\, or sell tickets.\n \nChild care registration has closed.\n \nQuestion? Email TasteofFP@firstparish.info URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/may-fundraiser-a-taste-of-first-parish/ LOCATION:Meet at First Parish\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR