• Red Cross Blood Drive

    Red Cross Blood Drives
    Sanctuary on Saturdays / Vestry on Weekdays 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Come one, come all to First Parish from 10a-3p to give the gift of life! Please make an appointment in advance at redcrossblood.org, in the ARC Blood Donor app, or by calling 800-RED-CROSS. Thank you! Consider helping make this a success by reaching out to John at blooddrive@firstparish.info! First Parish volunteers welcome, and I can help […]

  • 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 […]

  • Baby Shower for Rev. Stevie

    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Please join us to celebrate Rev. Stevie, Liz, and their expanding family! During coffee hour on December 7, there will be food, music, and, of course, cake. All ages are welcome! Please bring a favorite new or gently used children's book to start Baby C's library. Financial donations are also welcome online.

  • Knitting Circles

    Knitting Circles
    Damon

    Monthly Knitting Circle will take place in the Damon Room starting on Sunday, October 5, from 11:30 to 1. The group is open and welcoming to all to all skill levels. Crocheters and other crafters welcome, as well. No need to register to join - just drop in!  

  • Congregational Art Show Opening

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Once or twice a year, the Art Team hosts Congregational Art Shows featuring work of First Parish artists. The next Congregational Art Show will be December 7, 2025 - February 2, 2026. There is no theme for this winter's congregational show, and we invited artists to use their imagination and submit works in two- and […]

  • Holiday Bazaar for Palestine

    Sanctuary and Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Join Community Encampment for Palestine and the First Parish Peace and Justice in Israel/Palestine Working Group for a community-filled afternoon of fundraising & solidarity with vendors, baked goods, performances, and MORE!  

  • 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

    Monday In-Person Meditation
    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    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

  • Unpacking Our Religious Luggage

    Unpacking Our Religious Luggage
    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States +1 more

    Join Rev. Stevie, Minister of Religious Education, for a workshop series focusing on unpacking our own religious/spiritual journeys, and the way they come to bear on our lives and experience in religious community today. Please register in advance online by clicking here. December 1, 2025, 7:00 - 8:30pm, Parlor/Vestry. "We choose to be a liberal […]

  • Tuesday Lectio Divina

    Tuesday 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 […]