BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.firstparish.info X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001219-1739210400-1739214000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday In-Person Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information\, please email meditation@firstparish.info \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-in-person-meditation-2/2025-02-10/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10001539-1739257200-1739260800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Tuesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Tuesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Tuesday morning 7am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tuesday-lectio-divina/2025-02-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10001591-1739350800-1739354400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Wednesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Wednesday morning 9am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-lectio-divina/2025-02-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10001643-1739433600-1739437200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Thursday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Thursday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Thursday morning 8am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/thursday-lectio-divina/2025-02-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T180000 DTSTAMP:20250113T164953Z CREATED:20250113T164953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T164953Z UID:10001785-1739462400-1739469600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:STAR Open Houses DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand – STAR is bringing back Open Houses. Drop by for quiet evenings in the Parlor when you can relax\, read a book\, talk with friends or participate in an activity. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/star-open-houses-2/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T090000 DTSTAMP:20250211T181627Z CREATED:20250210T143253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T181627Z UID:10001845-1739518200-1739523600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Valentine's Demonstrations: We Stand For Love DESCRIPTION:Take a stand for all that we love: our planet\, our democracy\, immigrants’ rights\, reproductive justice\, LGBTQ+ rights\, world peace\, and more. The Social Justice Committee encourages First Parish folks to participate in one or both of two standout events on Valentine’s Day. Amid the ongoing assaults on much of what we love\, we will be out showing a different vision. If you’d like\, bring your own sign that states what you love\, what you stand for\, or who you stand with. You can join with others for sign making in the vestry in the morning (7:30-8:30am) or the afternoon (2:30-3:15) on Valentines Day. These standouts are being called by Extinction Rebellion of Arlington. \nMorning standout: 7:45-9:00am Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Pleasant St\, Arlington Center \nAfternoon standout: 3:30-5:00pm Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Lake St\, East Arlington URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/valentines-demonstration-we-stand-for-love-am/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T170000 DTSTAMP:20250210T143520Z CREATED:20250210T142948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T143520Z UID:10001846-1739543400-1739552400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Valentine's Demonstrations: We Stand For Love DESCRIPTION:Take a stand for all that we love: our planet\, our democracy\, immigrants’ rights\, reproductive justice\, LGBTQ+ rights\, world peace\, and more. The\nSocial Justice Committee encourages First Parish folks to participate in one or both of two standout events on Valentine’s Day. Amid the ongoing\nassaults on much of what we love\, we will be out showing a different vision. If you’d like\, bring your own sign that states what you love\, what you stand for\, or who you stand with. You can join with others for sign making in the vestry in the morning (7:30-8:30am) or the afternoon (2:30-3:15) on Valentines Day. These standouts are being called by Extinction Rebellion of Arlington. \nMorning standout: 7:45-9:00am Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Pleasant St\, Arlington Center \nAfternoon standout: 3:30-5:00pm Feb 14 at the corner of Mass Ave and Lake St\, East Arlington URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/valentines-demonstration-we-stand-for-love-pm/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T210000 DTSTAMP:20250206T164753Z CREATED:20250131T200802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T164753Z UID:10001833-1739631600-1739653200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:POSTPONED (date TBD) Winter Festival of Justice and Light DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED – NEW DATE TBD \nFirst Parish’s Reckoning and Repair Working Group is sponsoring a Festival of Justice and LIght on Saturday\, February 15 from 3:00 pm till 9:00 pm. The purpose is to anchor our community in the ongoing work of reckoning and repair. This event will feature worship\, education\, films\, music and dancing. For dinner. we will be serving vegetarian African peanut stew. Please bring a salad to share. Please sign up to attend at the Reckoning and Repair table after worship. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/winter-festival-of-justice-and-light/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Racial Justice,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10001167-1739696400-1739698200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nSundays\, 9-9:30 a.m. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sunday-zoom-meditation/2025-02-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T123000 DTSTAMP:20250216T023523Z CREATED:20250212T154320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T023523Z UID:10001847-1739705400-1739709000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:For Newcomers: A Conversation with the Minister DESCRIPTION:Are you new or feeling new at First Parish? Join a casual conversation with Rev. Tricia Brennan\, on Sunday\, February 16 after worship\, sponsored by the Membership Committee. We’ll meet on Zoom (see link below) after the worship service on Zoom for an informal chat. Bring yourself and any questions about First Parish that will help you get to know us. Or just come to listen! No RSVP necessary\, but email Membership@firstparish.info with any questions or concerns. We hope to see you there! \nPlease click here after the worship service to join the conversation (NOT the same Zoom as the post-worship social hour). URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/for-newcomers-a-conversation-with-the-minister/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001324-1739808000-1739811600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday Spirit Talks DESCRIPTION: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 a discussion. \n  \nClick to Join Spirit Talk \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-spirit-talks/2025-02-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001220-1739815200-1739818800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday In-Person Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information\, please email meditation@firstparish.info \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-in-person-meditation-2/2025-02-17/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T203000 DTSTAMP:20241217T182732Z CREATED:20230828T183133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T182732Z UID:10001752-1739818800-1739824200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Transition to Retirement Group DESCRIPTION:Wherever you are in your path to retirement\, you are welcome to this drop-in group that meets approximately once a month to provide support around the emotional (not financial) aspects of the retirement transition. \nMeetings for 2025 are scheduled for:\n\nWednesday\, January 15\, 2025\nMonday\, February 17\, 2025\nWednesday\, March 19\, 2025\nMonday\, April 21\, 2025\nWednesday\, May 21\, 2025\n\n\nContact Lay Ministry (layminstry@firstparish.info) for more information and to receive the zoom link. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/transition-to-retirement-group/2025-02-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/signpost-g04f301625_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10001540-1739862000-1739865600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Tuesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Tuesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Tuesday morning 7am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tuesday-lectio-divina/2025-02-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T203000 DTSTAMP:20250107T205841Z CREATED:20230921T174124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T205841Z UID:10001803-1739905200-1739910600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Diversity Book Club DESCRIPTION:Note new schedule: The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month\, 7:00 – 8:30 pm\, on Zoom. \nThe February book selection is Crow Mary by Kathleen Grisson. \nIn December we discussed Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life\, Death\, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo.\nIn October\, we discussed The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. \nAll are welcome\, please join us! \nPlease email diversitybookclub@firstparish.info\, to obtain the link and to RSVP to join the\ndiscussion or with any questions. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/diversity-book-club-2/2025-02-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T210000 DTSTAMP:20250218T183721Z CREATED:20250204T173124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T183721Z UID:10001834-1739905200-1739912400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sharing Circle on Loving Our Country in This Time DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to you to love our country in this complicated time? What\, if anything\, is hard or muddled for you? What\, if anything\, feels clear or like a call? \nThis Sharing Circle\, led by Lori Kenschaft\, will be a time for sharing our feelings\, reflections\, and confusions. There will be other times for organizing and planning\, but not these two hours. \nRSVPs to STAR@firstparish.info are appreciated but not required. If you were inspired by Rev. Dr. Kelly Murphy Mason’s sermon to write an inaugural poem or inaugural prayer\, feel free to bring it – but a poem or prayer is not at all required. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sharing-circle-on-loving-our-country-in-this-time/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Gatherings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10001592-1739955600-1739959200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Wednesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Wednesday morning 9am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-lectio-divina/2025-02-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10001644-1740038400-1740042000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Thursday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Thursday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Thursday morning 8am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/thursday-lectio-divina/2025-02-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10001360-1740052800-1740056400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Older Men Lunch Meetings DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeeting Online Only \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/older-men-lunch-meetings/2025-02-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T090000 DTSTAMP:20250113T144024Z CREATED:20250102T151659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T144024Z UID:10001790-1740124800-1740128400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Mussar: To Live Into Spiritual Values DESCRIPTION:January 24\, February 7\, February 21\, March 7\, March 21\, April 4\, April 18\n8:00am – 9:00am\, Zoom \nInterested in trying out a new spiritual practice based on values we are trying to live out in our lives? Join Bonnie Zimmer in a seven- session Mussar experience. We will meet every other Friday morning at 8 -9 am online for seven Fridays.. \nMussar is a spiritual practice aimed at creating a better world. The 35 people who participated in the daylong spiritual retreat in May got a taste of 1\,000 year old Jewish practice\, which requires both individual practice and group reflection. \nBonnie with Marta Flanagan ran a pilot Mussar group this fall at First Parish. Thirty five people expressed interest but we could only accommodate 16. We are now continuing this pilot. \nDuring this group you will be introduced to Mussar history and practice\, and explore “soul-traits” or Middot. \nPlease register in advance here. Registration for this series closes on Wednesday\, January 15.\nPLEASE NOTE – REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL INSTANCES OF THIS GROUP (you cannot register for individual dates). URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mussar-to-live-into-spiritual-values/2025-02-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10001168-1740301200-1740303000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nSundays\, 9-9:30 a.m. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sunday-zoom-meditation/2025-02-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T123000 DTSTAMP:20250214T162043Z CREATED:20250109T160527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T162043Z UID:10001805-1740310200-1740313800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Who are UU? Guided Conversations DESCRIPTION: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 all. Aimed at newer folks\, but not exclusive! In the Stanton Parlor after worship (~11:30–12:30) on the following Sundays: January 19\, February 23\, March 16\, April 27. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/who-are-uu-guided-conversations/2025-02-23/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Membership,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153128Z CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153128Z UID:10001386-1740337200-1740342600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Men’s Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nEmail mensgroup@firstparish.info to join! \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mens-group/2025-02-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001325-1740412800-1740416400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday Spirit Talks DESCRIPTION: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 a discussion. \n  \nClick to Join Spirit Talk \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-spirit-talks/2025-02-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001221-1740420000-1740423600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday In-Person Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information\, please email meditation@firstparish.info \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-in-person-meditation-2/2025-02-24/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10001541-1740466800-1740470400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Tuesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Tuesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Tuesday morning 7am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tuesday-lectio-divina/2025-02-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T203000 DTSTAMP:20250624T145808Z CREATED:20241127T170749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T145808Z UID:10001503-1740511800-1740515400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Grief Support Group DESCRIPTION:Monthly Lay Ministry led support for individuals who have lost loved ones. This group usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month\, 7:30 pm\, on Zoom. \n  \nClick to Join Virtually \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/grief-support-group-2-2/2025-02-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10001593-1740560400-1740564000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Wednesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Wednesday morning 9am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-lectio-divina/2025-02-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T193000 DTSTAMP:20250121T203801Z CREATED:20240904T162415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T203801Z UID:10001822-1740592800-1740598200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2024-2025 DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 4. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date using this Google document. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \nThe next potluck will be Wednesday\, January 29. \n2024 potluck dates: October 30; December 4 \n2025 potluck dates: January 29; February 26; March 26; April 30; May 28 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-20242025/2025-02-26/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T193000 DTSTAMP:20250912T173410Z CREATED:20250912T173410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T173410Z UID:10002378-1740592800-1740598200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION:A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee\, will be held from 6:00-7:30 September – May on the last Wednesday of the month\, except in November/December when there will be just one potluck\, on Wednesday\, December 3. \nPotlucks will be held indoors\, in the Vestry\, except in September and May when they might be in the courtyard\, weather permitting.  All are welcome. No sign-up needed.  Please bring a dish to share (but if you can’t\, still come – there will be plenty of food for all); if possible\, bring your own dishes and utensils. \nWe will need a different group or committee to host each dinner. If you are part of a group of at least 5 people\, (including Covenant groups\, knitting groups\, dog-walking groups etc.) please consider signing up for a date (online signup forthcoming). View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2025 potluck dates: September 24\, October 29; December 3 \n2026 potluck dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; April 29; May 27 \nFor questions and more details\, contact Lynn Rosenbaum at lynnArosenbaum@gmail.com or STAR@firstparish.info URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monthly-community-potlucks-2025-2026-2/2025-02-26/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR