All Church Picnic and Barbeque

Courtyard First Parish +1 more

Come one and all to the All-Church Picnic and BBQ after service this Sunday, June 8th! We will have plenty of grilled food, both meat and veggie, salads, and drinks. Desserts are potluck -- feel free to bring one if you feel inspired, or just show up to eat!

Event Series 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 […]

Monday In-Person Meditation

Parlor First Parish

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

Responding Well: De-Escalation Training

Vestry First Parish

Join First Parish folks as we learn about tangible and applicable de-escalation skills. How do we respond as individuals and as a community when there is a threat or disruption? What skills can we hone to diffuse a situation on our front lawn, or at an event, or during Sunday morning worship? Claire Karl of […]

Event Series Tuesday Lectio Divina

Tuesday Lectio Divina

Zoom

Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Tuesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]

Event Series Wednesday Lectio Divina

Wednesday Lectio Divina

Zoom

Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Wednesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]

Event Series Thursday Lectio Divina

Thursday Lectio Divina

Zoom

Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Thursday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]

Boston Pride Parade 2025

Copley Plaza 206 Clarendon St, Boston, MA, United States

First Parish will be marching again in the Boston Pride Parade!! The parade will be starting at Copley Plaza. If you want to travel there with FP folks, a group is meeting at Alewife T stop at 10 on the 14th. Please let Joanne Pohl or Maureen Dolan know if you want to travel with […]

Rockin’ for Refugees Benefit Concert

Sanctuary and Vestry

Please join the Rockin' for Refugees' Concert & Dance on Saturday, June 14th at 7 to 10pm, at First Parish. Featuring Kemp Harris & Stanley & The Undercovers. Please get your tickets at arCSCluster.org. All proceeds will go to support the services that the ArCS Cluster provides for asylum seekers in Arlington, Cambridge, and Somerville.