• Community Potluck

    Community Potluck
    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    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. Many thanks […]

  • Looking at Others and Ourselves

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    We will take time to observe photographs and narratives on display in the Parlor which the photographer, Jess Dugan, says “offer a nuanced view into the struggles and joys of growing older as a transgender person and offer a poignant reflection on what it means to live authentically despite seemingly insurmountable odds.” After reflecting quietly […]

  • Wednesday Evening Chapel

    Wednesday Evening Chapel
    Zoom

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Acknowledging This Land, Saving Mother Earth

    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Special IJWG listening session prior to STAR film, The Letter: Laudato Si. Please join the Indigenous Justice Working Group to hear our draft Land Acknowledgment and ways to support Indigenous people, whose caring for the earth protects biodiversity for us all! The voice of Indigenous people is prominently represented in the powerful film, The Letter, […]

  • Film Watch & Discussion: The Letter – A Laudato Si Film

    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Join in watching and discussing this powerful film that follows a small group of representatives from different parts of the world – a young person, an indigenous person, a person raised in poverty, a faith leader, and two scientists – who the Pope invited to visit Rome.  They gathered to share their perspectives and experiences […]

  • 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 […]

  • Conversation with a Minister: Zoom

    Zoom

    Sunday, March 3, 12:00 pm (after worship service, via Zoom only) Stay on the same Zoom call from service and enjoy coffee and conversation with First Parish's parish minister, Rev. Erica Richmond. All are welome. Please click here to join the meeting. Sponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.  

  • Journey Inward through Meditation and Creativity

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    A Journey Inward - A creative meditation through mask making. Join us on Sunday, March 3 from 2:00 - 3:30 for a creative journey inward through meditation and mask making. Space is limited; please register via Realm at this link by Friday, March 1. Any questions, or if you would like to register but do […]

  • 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 […]