• Ever Wonder About the “I” in LGBTQIA+? “Every Body” Film + Discussion

    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Every Body is a 90 minute documentary that follows the lives of three intersex people. The film uncovers the misconceptions around intersex people and identifies the mistreatment they’ve faced. Wednesday February 4, 6:00-8:45 PM Film and Discussion Pizza and Salad will be served! Hosted by the LGBTQIA+ Affirming Committee

  • Wednesday Evening Chapel

    Wednesday Evening Chapel
    Zoom

    Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing, silence, poetry, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Older Men Lunch Meetings

    Older Men Lunch Meetings
    Zoom

    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. Meeting Online Only Back to Events

  • Women’s Book Group

    Women’s Book Group
    Zoom

    The women’s book group meets every first Thursday at 7pm (on Zoom), not including Summer months. Book selections for 2025-2026 are: February 2026: Love in the Time of Cholera, by Gabriel García Márquez January 2026: The Yellow House, by Sarah Broom December 2025: Mad Honey, by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boyland November 2025: Heaven and Hell by Jon […]

  • 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 […]

  • Who are UU? Series

    Who are UU? Series
    Damon

    Looking for connection? Need a little help getting to know others at First Parish? Want to help others know you? Join First Parish members for Who are UU? a series of guided conversations designed to ease us beyond small talk and learn more about each other. No registration required. Come to one or come to […]

  • Art Show: “Where I’ve Been, What I’ve Seen”

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    OPENING RECEPTION Sunday, February 8, 2026, 11:45am, Parlor. WHERE I’VE BEEN, WHAT I’VE SEEN, is an exhibit of photographs by Peter Southwick, a longtime member of First Parish. A renowned photo journalist, Peter also enjoyed documenting his travels. The photos were part of an exhibit that he mounted the past summer at the Booth Bay […]

  • Men’s Group

    Men’s Group
    Zoom

    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

  • 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 […]