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:20250511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10001179-1746954000-1746955800@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/2025-05-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T123000 DTSTAMP:20250417T153642Z CREATED:20250417T153515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T153642Z UID:10001880-1746963000-1746966600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Open Sessions on Annual Meeting Warrant Articles DESCRIPTION:Open sessions will be held to review the 2025-2026 proposed budget as well as the Parish Committee recommendation for conferring Minister Emerita status on Marta Flanagan upon her retirement in June. \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025 on Zoom at 7:30pm\nSunday\, May 11 – after services in person (Sanctuary) – no Zoom option\nMonday\, May 12 on Zoom at 7:30p \nHosted by Parish and Finance Committees.   Questions?  Email Treasurer@FirstParish.info or parishexec@firstparish.info. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/open-sessions-on-annual-meeting-warrant-articles/2025-05-11/ LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Church Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001336-1747065600-1747069200@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/2025-05-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001232-1747072800-1747076400@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-2/2025-05-12/ 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:20250512T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T203000 DTSTAMP:20250417T153642Z CREATED:20250417T153515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T153642Z UID:10001881-1747078200-1747081800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Open Sessions on Annual Meeting Warrant Articles DESCRIPTION:Open sessions will be held to review the 2025-2026 proposed budget as well as the Parish Committee recommendation for conferring Minister Emerita status on Marta Flanagan upon her retirement in June. \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025 on Zoom at 7:30pm\nSunday\, May 11 – after services in person (Sanctuary) – no Zoom option\nMonday\, May 12 on Zoom at 7:30p \nHosted by Parish and Finance Committees.   Questions?  Email Treasurer@FirstParish.info or parishexec@firstparish.info. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/open-sessions-on-annual-meeting-warrant-articles/2025-05-12/ LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Church Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T210000 DTSTAMP:20250311T183220Z CREATED:20250207T165154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T183220Z UID:10001842-1747078200-1747083600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Empty Nesters' Group DESCRIPTION:A supportive group for parents whose children have grown and moved away from home. What will we do with our time\, travel the world\, worry about our children\, or both? URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/empty-nesters-group-2/2025-05-12/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10001552-1747119600-1747123200@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/2025-05-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10001604-1747213200-1747216800@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/2025-05-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10001656-1747296000-1747299600@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/2025-05-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10001366-1747310400-1747314000@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/2025-05-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T203000 DTSTAMP:20250313T185340Z CREATED:20250313T185340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T185340Z UID:10001864-1747508400-1747513800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Kindness\, Sadness and Steadfastness DESCRIPTION:In these troubling times\, Elissa Ely and David Leisner are offering an evening for reflective gathering. David and Elissa have been dear friends for half a century. They have collaborated to create a 90-minute program of reading and music that focuses on three topics they find especially important right now: kindness\, sadness and steadfastness. The hope is that through shining light on these experiences\, we can find mutual comfort and strength. \nFor many years\, Elissa Ely was a community psychiatrist\, a commentator for “All Things Considered”\, an op-ed columnist for The Boston Globe and the creator of “The Remembrance Project” on WBUR. David Leisner is a classical guitarist\, international performer and composer\, now head of the guitar department at Manhattan School of Music. \nWe hope you can join us at 7pm on May 17 in the First Parish Sanctuary. Donations to offer an honorarium to the guitarist will be gladly accepted (but not required). \nQuestions? Email STAR@firstparish.info URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/kindness-sadness-and-steadfastness/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Music,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10001180-1747558800-1747560600@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/2025-05-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000 DTSTAMP:20250516T190153Z CREATED:20250407T160142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T190153Z UID:10001875-1747569600-1747576800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:First Parish Annual Meeting 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting will be at 12:00 PM on Sunday\, May 18\, 2025\, at 630 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington\, Massachusetts. The meeting will be an in-person meeting\, with voting available only in-person\, as per the First Parish bylaws\, and there will be a livestream via Zoom. \nZoom attendees are NOT required to register for this meeting. Zoom attendees will be able to hear/read captions and see the meeting\, but they will not be able to speak or vote. If you would like to watch the Zoom livestream\, you may do so by clicking here. \nAnnual Meeting is a time to come together and make decisions about the life of First Parish. In addition to electing officers and leaders\, members vote on a budget in line with our values. We celebrate the many gifts we share and thank our talented\, dedicated volunteers who foster a beloved community. \nOne special agenda item has been added and approved unanimously by the Parish Committee: conferring emerita minister status on Rev. Marta Flanagan. Listening sessions on this warrant article will be held in May in conjunction with the budget listening sessions: Wednesday\, May 7 at 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm via Zoom; Sunday\, May 11th at 11:30 in person; Monday\, May 12 at 7:30 pm via Zoom. \nOther details: Childcare will be available for members attending the Annual Meeting. Please sign up in advance for childcare by contacting clerk@firstparish.info. \nNEW THIS YEAR – “Kids’ Annual Meeting” (12:00pm – 2:00pm) \nFamilies – bring your children to the “Kids’ Annual Meeting” this year for a fun way to take part in shared governance while grownups join the First Parish Annual Meeting. Childcare\, games\, & democracy included! \nMaterials related to the Annual meeting will be posted in advance of the meeting.\nClick on the links below to view or download posted materials. \nLinked Materials for Review:\n\nWarrant and Minister Emerita resolution\n2025-2026 Proposed Budget\nAnnual Report 2024-2025\nCongregational tips URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/annual-meeting-2025/ LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Church Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T203000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153128Z CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153128Z UID:10001392-1747594800-1747600200@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/2025-05-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001337-1747670400-1747674000@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/2025-05-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001233-1747677600-1747681200@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-2/2025-05-19/ 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:20250520T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10001553-1747724400-1747728000@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/2025-05-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10001605-1747818000-1747821600@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/2025-05-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T203000 DTSTAMP:20241217T182732Z CREATED:20230828T183133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T182732Z UID:10001755-1747854000-1747859400@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/2025-05-21/ 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:20250522T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10001657-1747900800-1747904400@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/2025-05-22/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T130000 DTSTAMP:20250428T174746Z CREATED:20250404T140238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T174746Z UID:10001737-1747911600-1747918800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Aging Well DESCRIPTION:This month – IN PERSON – Picnic / Ice Cream Social\n11:00am – 1:00pm in First Parish courtyard (Parlor in case of rain) \nOur goal for this group is to foster engagement and build community among women over fifty who wish to explore themes related to planning and consciously living out our later years. Some meetings have guest speakers; others include small-group or large-group conversations. \nAging Well meets once a month\, usually on the fourth Thursday of the month. Some meetings are in-person; others by Zoom. **Please note our starting time change to 11am** \nPlease contact agingwell@firstparish.info with questions. \nThis month we are meeting in-person at First Parish! \n  \n  \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/women-aging-well-2-2-3/ LOCATION:Courtyard\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000 DTSTAMP:20250513T192240Z CREATED:20250513T192240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T192240Z UID:10001891-1747935000-1747940400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:UU Urban Ministry Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join the open session of the UUUM’s Annual Meeting for the organization’s update on the work done this past year and its vision for its future. The open session for the public will run from 5:30 to 6:30. Through Renewal House\, Roxbury Youth and other programs\, the UUUM works to dismantle racism and white supremacy and advance racial\, economic and social justice. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/uu-urban-ministry-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T200000 DTSTAMP:20250513T192041Z CREATED:20250513T191941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T192041Z UID:10001890-1747936800-1747944000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:A Celebration of Gender-Affirming Healthcare DESCRIPTION:Join Mystic Valley Action for Reproductive Justice\, the Social Justice Committee\, and the Welcoming Congregation Committee for an evening of uplifting action in support of gender-affirming healthcare. We will have a panel of experts on gender-affirming care\, supplies to write postcards to providers\, and delicious snacks! Please RSVP at the link below\, and contact Samantha (samanthaerauh@gmail.com) if you have any questions or concerns. Looking forward to being in community! \nRSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHSQaH-Ytj_RZNsRX8PYEaiB6mOuZRQBeD_BIHEZoy6Q3hdg/viewform?usp=header URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/a-celebration-of-gender-affirming-healthcare/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Welcoming Congregations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T210000 DTSTAMP:20250514T192255Z CREATED:20250514T165306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T192255Z UID:10001892-1747940400-1747947600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:“Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World” DESCRIPTION:Join us as we watch this electric story of how Native American influence shaped rock and roll (as well as the blues\, jazz\, and folk music). Telling a missing chapter of our collective history\, “Rumble” is essential viewing for music fans. Important film and fun! Sponsored by Indigenous Justice Working Group (IJWG).\nTrailer can be viewed on YouTube at this link.\nWinner\, 2017 Masterful Storytelling Award\, Sundance Film Festival (some cursing) URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/rumble-the-indians-who-rocked-the-world/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Indigenous Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10001181-1748163600-1748165400@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/2025-05-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T110000 DTSTAMP:20250519T193731Z CREATED:20250519T193731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T193731Z UID:10001896-1748253600-1748257200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Memorial Day in the Old Burying Ground DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Town’s Memorial Day observations.\nAs part of the town’s events\, our Parish Minister\, Rev. Erica Richmond\, will be speaking at the Old Burying Ground (behind First Parish\, off of Pleasant St) at 10 am on Monday. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/memorial-day-in-the-old-burying-ground/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Ave and Pleasant St.\, Massachusetts Ave and Pleasant St.\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10001338-1748275200-1748278800@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/2025-05-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10001234-1748282400-1748286000@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-2/2025-05-26/ 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:20250527T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10001554-1748329200-1748332800@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/2025-05-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T203000 DTSTAMP:20250624T145808Z CREATED:20241127T170749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T145808Z UID:10001506-1748374200-1748377800@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-2-2/2025-05-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR