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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000 DTSTAMP:20260916T173759Z CREATED:20260916T173759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T173759Z UID:10003582-1790427600-1790434800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sing Out Strong\, Revolutionary Voices DESCRIPTION:Sing Out Strong\, Revolutionary Voices is a multi-year community-based project commissioning people in the community to write texts on activist themes that resonate with them personally. \nThis season\, it uplifts Indigenous Voices\, in anticipation of White Snake Projects’ upcoming production of Brent Michael Davids (Mohican\, Munsee/Lenape) REQUIEM FOR AMERICA\, which explores the genocidal founding of our country. \nOur poet-in-residence\, Lokosh (Chickasaw Nation) is joined by Jasmine Goodspeed (Hassanamisco Nipmuc)\, in contributing texts which have been paired with composers responding to a national call\, making songs which will tour Boston’s neighborhoods. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sing-out-strong-revolutionary-voices/ LOCATION:First Church Roxbury UU\, 10 Putnam Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10003138-1790499600-1790501400@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/2026-09-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T113000 DTSTAMP:20260924T163523Z CREATED:20260823T190032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T163523Z UID:10000589-1790503200-1790508600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service: Sunday\, September 27\, at 10am. DESCRIPTION:Sunday Worship Service\nSunday\, September 27\, 2026\, 10:00am\nWorship at the Meetinghouse and online\n\n\n\n\n\n“Secrets and Lies” \n\n\n \nRev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong\, Interim Lead Minister\, preaching \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs it possible to hold confidentiality and be as transparent as possible? Who are we protecting? What are the stories we tell and how do we prevent ourselves from spreading lies and malicious rumors in our congregation? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nView or download the Order of Service. Generally updated the Friday before the service.\n\nView or download the First Parish Words for Worship (blue cards).\n\nView or download the Sunday Teaser insert. Generally updated the Friday before the service.\n\n\n\n\nClick To Join Worship on Zoom\n\n  \nOr use your phone to participate with audio only by dialing 929-205-6099 then enter 859 7713 3204 followed by the pound key. \nIf you have trouble connecting via Zoom\, you may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/worship-service/ LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T203000 DTSTAMP:20260727T194147Z CREATED:20260727T194147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T194147Z UID:10003445-1790535600-1790541000@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-2/2026-09-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10003242-1790611200-1790614800@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/2026-09-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10003346-1790618400-1790622000@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-2/2026-09-28/ 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:20260929T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10002930-1790665200-1790668800@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/2026-09-29/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10002721-1790758800-1790762400@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/2026-09-30/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T150000 DTSTAMP:20260916T151258Z CREATED:20260915T161506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T151258Z UID:10003577-1790762400-1790780400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to First Parish to give the gift of life! Please make an appointment in advance at redcrossblood.org\, in the ARC Blood Donor app\, or by calling 800-RED-CROSS. Thank you! Consider helping make this a success by reaching out to John at blooddrive@firstparish.info! First Parish volunteers welcome\, and I can help you if you’re interested in becoming an ARC volunteer! I’ve been one for 49 years\, and I’ve made 651 blood and platelet donations\, and there’re still folks in need. Please help? Thank you! \nBlood Drives are held at First Parish a few times during the church year: \nSaturday\, 8am – 3pm\, in the Vestry and/or Sanctuary: December 5\, 2026 \nWednesdays\, 10am – 2pm\, in the Vestry: September 30 and October 28\, 2026; January 6\, 2027 \n \n\n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/red-cross-blood-drive-2/2026-09-30/ LOCATION:Sanctuary on Saturdays / Vestry on Weekdays\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Blood Drive,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T193000 DTSTAMP:20260821T201552Z CREATED:20260821T201552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T201552Z UID:10003509-1790791200-1790796600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monthly Community Potlucks\, 2026-2027 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 2. \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 to host using this Google sheet. View or download this Potluck Host Checklist to help you prepare. \n2026 potluck dates: September 30\, October 28; December 2 \n2026 potluck dates: January 27; February 24; March 31; April 28; May 26 \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-2026-2027/2026-09-30/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Gatherings,Spotlight,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10002826-1790841600-1790845200@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/2026-10-01/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T130000 DTSTAMP:20260701T151139Z CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T151139Z UID:10003028-1790856000-1790859600@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/2026-10-01/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T210000 DTSTAMP:20260918T123749Z CREATED:20260918T123748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T123749Z UID:10002670-1790881200-1790888400@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. \nBook selections for 2026-2027 are: \n\nOctober 2026: The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science by Dava Sobel\, Patricia Rodriguez\, et al.\nSeptember 2026: Still Life by Sarah Winman\n\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-2026-7-2/2026-10-01/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10003139-1791104400-1791106200@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/2026-10-04/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T130000 DTSTAMP:20260925T160739Z CREATED:20260819T190919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T160739Z UID:10003494-1791114300-1791118800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Staffing Structure Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join the Parish Committee and the Transition team to learn about existing and possible staffing structures and our budget constraints\, and share your ideas about the needs of First Parish in the future. If you are unable to attend this in-person offering\, we are offering an alternate Zoom session on Wednesday\, October 7 at 8pm. \nFor background and to prepare for the conversation \, check out the Transition Team’s newsletter post with information they gleaned from surveying other churches of our size about staffing structure\, finances\, and systems. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/staffing-structure-discussion/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community,Spotlight,Transition + Search END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10003243-1791216000-1791219600@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/2026-10-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10003347-1791223200-1791226800@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-2/2026-10-05/ 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:20261006T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10002931-1791270000-1791273600@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/2026-10-06/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T193000 DTSTAMP:20260910T184815Z CREATED:20260910T184803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184815Z UID:10003570-1791309600-1791315000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Postcards and Pizza DESCRIPTION:Join the Defending Democracy Working Group for Pizza and Postcarding! This is a family event and all are welcome. We will be writing postcards to encourage early voting for the Fall’s midterms. Pizza will be provided and so will the scripts for the postcards! Join us from 6-7:30 in the Vestry. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/postcards-and-pizza/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Defending Democracy,Social Justice,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T100000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150426Z CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150426Z UID:10002722-1791363600-1791367200@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/2026-10-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T211500 DTSTAMP:20260925T160642Z CREATED:20260925T160550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T160642Z UID:10003611-1791403200-1791407700@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Staffing Structure Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join the Parish Committee and the Transition team on Zoom to learn about existing and possible staffing structures and our budget constraints\, and share your ideas about the needs of First Parish in the future. This is an alternative to Sunday’s in-person offering – you do not need to attend both. \nFor background and to prepare for the conversation \, check out the Transition Team’s newsletter post with information they gleaned from surveying other churches of our size about staffing structure\, finances\, and systems. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/staffing-structure-discussion-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community,Spotlight,Transition + Search END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T090000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150454Z CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150454Z UID:10002827-1791446400-1791450000@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/2026-10-08/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T090000 DTSTAMP:20260820T163951Z CREATED:20260820T163933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T163951Z UID:10003496-1791532800-1791536400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Mussar Spiritual Practice Series - Fall 2026 DESCRIPTION:October 9\, October 23\, November 6\, November 20\, December 4\, December 18\n8:00am – 9:00am\, Zoom \nInterested in exploring a spiritual practice based on values we are trying to live out in our lives? Mussar is a 1\,000 year old Jewish spiritual practice\, aimed at creating a better world.  It includes individual practice\, study with a partner and group reflection.  Join Bonnie Zimmer on Zoom every other Friday morning from 8 -9 am October through December.  More than 40 members of our congregation have already taken part in a Mussar program and this program will offer a place for newcomers and experienced folks alike. \nONLY IF YOU ARE NEW TO MUSSAR there will be a mandatory introductory session held on Zoom for 90 minutes on Friday October 2 from 8:00-9:30AM. \nThe regular program then begins October 9 with 60 minute Zoom sessions from 8:00-9:00AM.  Please contact Bonnie if you have a conflict with any of the dates\, as consistent attendance is important for your own learning and for the group. \nIn this program we will explore the soul-traits or “Middot” of Awareness\, Enoughness/Contentment\, Silence\, and Joy!  We will also explore how the addition of a Sabbath (“Shabbat”) practice might deepen and enhance our experience of Mussar. Shabbat experiences will be designed by the group and are totally optional.  \nPlease register in advance here. Registration for this series closes on Wednesday\, September 30.\nPLEASE NOTE – REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL INSTANCES OF THIS GROUP (you cannot register for individual dates). URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mussar-spiritual-practice-series/2026-10-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth,Spotlight,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260918T133838Z CREATED:20260918T133838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T133838Z UID:10003588-1791568800-1791576000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Alliance Program - Making Sense of the World: Highlights from Our Family Gap Year DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Hunter shares pictures and stories from six months of travel with her family around the world. Planning and pitfalls\, advice and adventures\, lessons and lived experience are all explored as she lays out the dreams and realities of stepping away from familiar routines and completely outside your comfort zone. ALL ARE WELCOME! \nThe Alliance serves First Parish by supporting women in our congregation as well as advancing the interests and efforts of our entire church. With its own endowment and investments\, the Alliance remains a financially independent group within First Parish. The majority of our annual expenditures go to support a charitable giving plan that focuses on organizations that serve women and families in transition. Alliance meetings\, programs\, and activities provide opportunities for learning\, ongoing fellowship\, and rich discussions. Membership in the Alliance is open to those in our church who identify as female; Alliance programs and activities are inclusive across all gender identities and ages. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/alliance-program-making-sense-of-the-world-highlights-from-our-family-gap-year/ LOCATION:Vestry and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Program,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T123000 DTSTAMP:20260923T171910Z CREATED:20260923T171540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T171910Z UID:10003594-1791630000-1791635400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Arlington Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for a townwide celebration of this land’s First Peoples at the Arlington Masonic Temple (19 Academy St)! This free event for all ages will feature a fun and educational performance by the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers. Through song\, dance\, and teachings\, the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers promote traditional Wampanoag values such as humility and respect to create true connections between diverse cultures and communities. \nSponsored by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, Arlington Historical Society\, Arlington Human Rights Commission\, Old Schwamb Mill\, Robbins Library\, and First Parish Arlington Indigenous Justice Working Group. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/arlington-indigenous-peoples-day-celebration-2/ LOCATION:Arlington Masonic Temple\, 19 Academy St.\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Indigenous Justice,Social Justice,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T093000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153243Z CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153243Z UID:10003140-1791709200-1791711000@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/2026-10-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T203000 DTSTAMP:20260727T194147Z CREATED:20260727T194147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T194147Z UID:10003446-1791745200-1791750600@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-2/2026-10-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153313Z CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153313Z UID:10003244-1791820800-1791824400@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/2026-10-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T190000 DTSTAMP:20260701T153330Z CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T153330Z UID:10003348-1791828000-1791831600@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-2/2026-10-12/ 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:20261013T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T080000 DTSTAMP:20260701T150523Z CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T150523Z UID:10002932-1791874800-1791878400@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/2026-10-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR