On September 10 at 7:30 PM, Sarah Augustine—a Pueblo (Tewa) descendant, founder of The Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery, and author of The Land is Not Empty—will discuss how violence against Indigenous people is ongoing and how churches are uniquely called to dismantle the systems that continue to justify it. For some recent […]
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 […]
First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Arlington Jewish Connections warmly invites you to the ritual of Tashlich for the Rosh Hashanah new year. We will meet at 4:30pm on Sunday, September 13rd outdoors at the side (office lobby) door of First Parish at 630 Mass Ave. Arlington. Please bring a mask and some breadcrumbs. Copies of […]
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
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 […]
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. For more information, please email meditation@firstparish.info Back to Events
Be an informed voter and learn what you need to know about the 9 Massachusetts ballot questions this year! Join the Defending Democracy Working Group, in partnership with UU Mass Action, for this free voter education event to learn about this year’s record number of Ballot Questions. The Policy Director from Progressive Massachusetts, Jonathan Cohn, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Children, Youth, and Families in our First Parish community -- whether you’re new or returning -- are welcome to drop by for spaghetti dinner on September 16th, 5-7p at First Parish. You’ll hear a little bit about what’s coming up in Religious Education, and get to know other families. RSVP so we know how many […]