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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T213000 DTSTAMP:20241009T162008Z CREATED:20240820T142028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T162008Z UID:10001682-1732136400-1732138200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION:Starting on September 11th and running through the end of January\, 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. In the past\, this has been a winter offering but with emotions swirling around the election\, we decided to offer it in the autumn as well. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89497531645 \nWeekly from September 11 – January 29th. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-2/2024-11-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/lights-1088141_640-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T213000 DTSTAMP:20250923T170038Z CREATED:20250923T170038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T170038Z UID:10002407-1732136400-1732138200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION: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\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here. \nWeekly from October 1\, 2025 – February 25\, 2026 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-3/2024-11-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/lights-1088141_640-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10001631-1732176000-1732179600@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 \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/2024-11-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T150000 DTSTAMP:20241117T162135Z CREATED:20231003T172823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T162135Z UID:10000688-1732356000-1732374000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Fair 2024 DESCRIPTION:Our annual fair sale is back on for 2024! \nIf you have any questions that are not answered below\, send a note to fair@firstparish.info \nSign up to volunteer! \nFor list of suggested donations and guidelines\, please click here \nIf you’re donating a working PC or Mac (less than 10 years old)\, we need a bit more time to prepare these for sale. Please contact Greg (rar@firstparish.info) as soon as possible to arrange a drop off or pickup of your working computer. \nBOOTHS \nHousehold Finds. Our largest booth\, Household Finds is everything that doesn’t fit somewhere else.  Lots of kitchen wares\, including small appliances\, and a solid mass of other bargains. \nToyland.  Games and toys like puzzles\, Legos\, and squirt guns.  In past\, has featured finds like American Girl dolls and indie board games. \nJewelry Box. Rings\, bracelets\, earrings\, brooches\, scarves\, and handbags can all be found in the Jewelry box.  Everything from fun costume jewelry for dress up time at day care to sterling silver and 14K gold.  Come early because the dealers get there fast. \nReboots and Rewinds (electronics).  Computers\, monitors\, stereos\, speakers\, headphones\, keyboards and mice.  Whether it’s a Chromebook for school or an 80W amplifier\, you can find it here for less than anywhere else. \nBook Nook.  Tables and tables of books that will fuel your book group for years to come. \nThe Greenery.  A great selection of indoor and hardy outdoor plants\, pots\, and gardening accessories. \nThe Blue Table.  An unusual tradition started many years ago that draws blue plates\, cups\, vases\, and more from our Attic Treasures.  By far the prettiest table in the sanctuary. \nThe Buttery.  Baked goods are always a hit.  Wrapped for individual sale with a list of ingredients. \nCafe.  Our pop-up cafe always puts together a spectacular meal.  Never the same cuisine twice\, we’ve served spicy-sweet Caribbean\,  Vietnamese Bahn Mi\, and New Orleans muffalettas. \nRaffle.  Year after year our church community pulls together\, by hook or by crook (see what I did there)\, a beautiful quilt that is raffled on Saturday. \nDonations \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/harvest-moon-fair-2024/ LOCATION:Meet at First Parish\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10001155-1732438800-1732440600@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/2024-11-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001312-1732550400-1732554000@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/2024-11-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001208-1732557600-1732561200@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-2/2024-11-25/ 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:20241125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T210000 DTSTAMP:20241125T165432Z CREATED:20240111T200208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T165432Z UID:10001041-1732561200-1732568400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Parish Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:First Parish of Arlington ~~ Parish Committee Meeting \nMonday\, November 25\, 7:00pm – 9:00pm. On-line only. \nNOTE – THIS IS A SPECIAL ADDITIONAL MEETING. \nThe agenda for this meeting is typically available online 24 hours prior to the meeting on the Parish Committee page. \nThis  meeting is on-line only; all are welcome \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89497121432?pwd=SHoxSFlSaGRnUVNsZUFXVGpPUDd3dz09 \nClick to visit the Parish Committee page. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/parish-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Church Business,Committees END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10001528-1732604400-1732608000@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/2024-11-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T203000 DTSTAMP:20240625T171907Z CREATED:20231011T164321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T171907Z UID:10001500-1732649400-1732653000@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-2/2024-11-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241127T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241127T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10001580-1732698000-1732701600@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/2024-11-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241127T130000 DTSTAMP:20241121T165355Z CREATED:20241121T164737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T165355Z UID:10001354-1732708800-1732712400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Older Men Lunch Meetings DESCRIPTION:*** DATE CHANGE FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY! *** \nFirst 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-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241127T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241127T213000 DTSTAMP:20241009T162008Z CREATED:20240820T142028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T162008Z UID:10001683-1732741200-1732743000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION:Starting on September 11th and running through the end of January\, 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. In the past\, this has been a winter offering but with emotions swirling around the election\, we decided to offer it in the autumn as well. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89497531645 \nWeekly from September 11 – January 29th. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-2/2024-11-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/lights-1088141_640-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241127T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241127T213000 DTSTAMP:20250923T170038Z CREATED:20250923T170038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T170038Z UID:10002408-1732741200-1732743000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION: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\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here. \nWeekly from October 1\, 2025 – February 25\, 2026 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-3/2024-11-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/lights-1088141_640-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10001632-1732780800-1732784400@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/2024-11-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10001156-1733043600-1733045400@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/2024-12-01/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153128Z CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153128Z UID:10001380-1733079600-1733085000@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/2024-12-01/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001313-1733155200-1733158800@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/2024-12-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001209-1733162400-1733166000@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-2/2024-12-02/ 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:20241203T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10001529-1733209200-1733212800@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/2024-12-03/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10001581-1733302800-1733306400@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/2024-12-04/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T213000 DTSTAMP:20241009T162008Z CREATED:20240820T142028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T162008Z UID:10001684-1733346000-1733347800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION:Starting on September 11th and running through the end of January\, 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. In the past\, this has been a winter offering but with emotions swirling around the election\, we decided to offer it in the autumn as well. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89497531645 \nWeekly from September 11 – January 29th. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-2/2024-12-04/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/lights-1088141_640-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T213000 DTSTAMP:20250923T170038Z CREATED:20250923T170038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T170038Z UID:10002409-1733346000-1733347800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION: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\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here. \nWeekly from October 1\, 2025 – February 25\, 2026 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-3/2024-12-04/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstparish.info/wp-content/uploads/lights-1088141_640-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10001633-1733385600-1733389200@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/2024-12-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T210000 DTSTAMP:20250106T174202Z CREATED:20230911T155038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T174202Z UID:10000497-1733425200-1733432400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Women’s Book Group DESCRIPTION:The women’s book group meets every first Thursday at 7pm (on Zoom)\, not including Summer months. \nThe next meeting will be Thursday\, February 6. The February book will be “James: A Novel\,” by Percival Everett. \nEmail with questions or for the Zoom link to attend virtually.\n\n\n\n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/womens-book-group-2/2024-12-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T203000 DTSTAMP:20241205T170916Z CREATED:20241121T202653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T170916Z UID:10001717-1733511600-1733517000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Alliance Program: Jorge Armesto DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED\nImportant update: Due to unfortunate circumstances\, Alliance program for Dec. 6 has been canceled. It will be rescheduled in the future. \nIn conversation with Rachel Lewellen\, Alliance Program co-chair\, Jorge Armesto will share what he has learned as a parole board member\, forensic psychologist\, and self-compassion teacher about compassion\, justice\, and freedom. \nJorge is a bilingual clinical psychologist\, certified yoga therapist\, and mindfulness instructor. He is passionate about the intersection of psychology\, mindfulness\, spirituality\, and body-focused practices. As a gay Cuban American man\, Jorge seeks to understand how sources of oppression and resiliency intersect and inform the experiences of individuals\, groups\, and communities. He has served for eight years on the State of Rhode Island Parole Board. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/alliance-program-jorge-armesto/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10001157-1733648400-1733650200@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/2024-12-08/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T140000 DTSTAMP:20241125T165808Z CREATED:20241125T165808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T165808Z UID:10001719-1733659200-1733666400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Art Show Opening Reception: December 8 DESCRIPTION:Climate Change and the Environment \nhe next congregational art show has the theme of Climate Change and the Environment\, as interpreted by the artist.\nThe show will be hung on December 7th with a reception on December 8th. It will continue through early February. \nFor this show\, we invited works in a variety of media and asked artists to share something about their work\, and how it represents what is important to them about “climate change and the environment”. What do you notice in nature? How do you feel about the climate events that are happening all around us? What concerns you? All works were created by members and friends of First Parish. \nThe opening will be Sunday December 8\, 12:00 – 2pm in the parlor. Refreshments will be served. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/art-show-opening-reception-december-8/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Committees,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001314-1733760000-1733763600@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/2024-12-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001210-1733767200-1733770800@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-2/2024-12-09/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR