Looking for support for your meditation practice? Join us for 30 minutes of silent sitting. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Please drop in whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Meets Mondays 6:00-7:00pm in the Parlor. For more information, please email meditation@firstparish.info Back to Events
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The Climate Action Working Group (CAWG) invites you to participate in an online (Zoom) meeting with Senator Cindy Friedman on Monday, October 30 7pm - 8:30pm. We especially encourage participation from UUs living in the communities represented by Sen. Friedman: Arlington, Woburn, Burlington, Billerica, and eastern and northern Lexington. In this meeting, we will hear from […] |
2 events,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] Looking for support for your meditation practice? Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. First Parish’s Meditation Group has gone virtual! Please join us whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. To receive the Zoom Link, please email and tell us you would like to attend: Tuesdays 6pm-6:30pm The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction and then […] |
2 events,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] An Adult Learning Program at First Parish Wednesdays October 25 and November 1, 7 pm Led by Rev. Marta Flanagan, Lead Minister In the First Parish Parlor What do you Believe? What do we believe? For the last 40 years Unitarian Universalists have pointed to the “Seven Principles” at the core of our religious tradition. […] |
2 events,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] 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. Meeting Online Only Back to Events |
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Program: Mindfulness to Help Navigate Difficult Emotions Conflict is inevitable in most relationships. But it is uncomfortable, and we usually want difficulties to disappear. Drawing on new research in psychology on what makes relationships work, as well as a mindfulness practice to help us navigate difficult emotions, Susan Pollak, MTS, Ed.D. will teach us ways […] |
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Learn about Cyrus Dallin, acclaimed sculptor & member of our First Parish! Heather Leavell, Director & Curator of the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum, will share how his progressive values translated to his life & work. We’ll meet in the Courtyard (or Vestry if chilly) for a light brunch (bagels, muffins & fruit), then into the […] |
3 events,Join us on Zoom for 30 minutes of silent meditation practice before the Sunday church service. Beginning and experienced meditators are welcome on a drop-in basis. The session opens and ends with a bell. and you are welcome to have your camera on or off. May all beings be happy, peaceful, and well. Sundays, 9-9:30 […]
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The Community Conversation continues…Israel and Palestine Sunday, November 5th 12- 2 pm, following worship service First Parish Parlor On Thursday October 26, forty people gathered in the parlor to engage in a conversation about Israel and Gaza. This coming Sunday, after worship, the conversation continues. All are welcome. You may bring a bag lunch and nosh. Contributions to share […] 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. Email mensgroup@firstparish.info to join! Back to Events |
1 event,Looking for support for your meditation practice? Join us for 30 minutes of silent sitting. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Please drop in whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Meets Mondays 6:00-7:00pm in the Parlor. For more information, please email meditation@firstparish.info Back to Events |
2 events,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] Looking for support for your meditation practice? Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. First Parish’s Meditation Group has gone virtual! Please join us whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. To receive the Zoom Link, please email and tell us you would like to attend: Tuesdays 6pm-6:30pm The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction and then […] |
1 event,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] |
1 event,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] |
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2 events,Join us on Zoom for 30 minutes of silent meditation practice before the Sunday church service. Beginning and experienced meditators are welcome on a drop-in basis. The session opens and ends with a bell. and you are welcome to have your camera on or off. May all beings be happy, peaceful, and well. Sundays, 9-9:30 […]
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Hosted by the Indigenous Justice Working Group and the Religious Education Program Back in the Spring of 2023, the IJWG and the Religious Education program welcomed Aimeé Nicole Snyder Ledwell (Mashpee Wampanoag), an indigenous artist, storyteller, and educator, to explore the story of Turtle Island, the indigenous name for our continent. The children created a […] |
1 event,Looking for support for your meditation practice? Join us for 30 minutes of silent sitting. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Please drop in whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Meets Mondays 6:00-7:00pm in the Parlor. For more information, please email meditation@firstparish.info Back to Events |
3 events,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […]
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Coping With the Holidays After a Loss Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Discusses the impact the holidays have on grief, practical suggestions for coping and ways the holidays can heal. Click here to register for this on-line seminar or visit CareDimensions.org/CommunityWebinars for registration links. Care Dimensions is a non-profit organization and the largest […] Looking for support for your meditation practice? Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. First Parish’s Meditation Group has gone virtual! Please join us whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. To receive the Zoom Link, please email and tell us you would like to attend: Tuesdays 6pm-6:30pm The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction and then […] |
1 event,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] |
2 events,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] 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. Meeting Online Only Back to Events |
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3 events,Join us on Zoom for 30 minutes of silent meditation practice before the Sunday church service. Beginning and experienced meditators are welcome on a drop-in basis. The session opens and ends with a bell. and you are welcome to have your camera on or off. May all beings be happy, peaceful, and well. Sundays, 9-9:30 […]
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***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 4:00PM.*** Join us for this two-part workshop to learn more about the landscape of white supremacy here in the Commonwealth. Here's a description from our presenters:In the first session, we’ll explore the current landscape of white supremacist activity in New England. We’ll look closely at several groups and […] 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. Email mensgroup@firstparish.info to join! Back to Events |
2 events,Looking for support for your meditation practice? Join us for 30 minutes of silent sitting. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Please drop in whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Meets Mondays 6:00-7:00pm in the Parlor. For more information, please email meditation@firstparish.info Back to Events
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PLEASE JOIN US on MONDAY, November 20 at 7 p.m. for a commemoration of Transgender Day of Resilience. We will gather on the meetinghouse lawn at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 630 Mass Ave., Arlington Center. Members of the Rainbow Commission, Rev. Erica Richmond of First Parish Congregation, and others will offer remarks uplifting the resilience […] |
2 events,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] Looking for support for your meditation practice? Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. First Parish’s Meditation Group has gone virtual! Please join us whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. To receive the Zoom Link, please email and tell us you would like to attend: Tuesdays 6pm-6:30pm The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction and then […] |
1 event,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] |
1 event,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] |
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1 event,Join us on Zoom for 30 minutes of silent meditation practice before the Sunday church service. Beginning and experienced meditators are welcome on a drop-in basis. The session opens and ends with a bell. and you are welcome to have your camera on or off. May all beings be happy, peaceful, and well. Sundays, 9-9:30 […] |
1 event,Looking for support for your meditation practice? Join us for 30 minutes of silent sitting. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Please drop in whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Meets Mondays 6:00-7:00pm in the Parlor. For more information, please email meditation@firstparish.info Back to Events |
3 events,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] Looking for support for your meditation practice? Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. First Parish’s Meditation Group has gone virtual! Please join us whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. To receive the Zoom Link, please email and tell us you would like to attend: Tuesdays 6pm-6:30pm The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction and then […] 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. Click to Join Virtually Back to Events |
2 events,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] 
Fall Community Potluck Dinners sponsored by the STAR committee will be held on the last Wednesday of the month, starting Sept. 27, from 6-8pm, in the Vestry. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. The following groups have generously agreed to host: 9/27 - Tech Team 10/25 - Ushers 11/29 - Covenant Group View or download the Potluck […] |
2 events,Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected texts from the Bible or other sources. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our days. New people are always welcome! Lectio Divina meets on […] 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. Meeting Online Only Back to Events |
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House of the Rising Sun Diane Taraz will present The History of the Oldest Profession in song. For millennia women have turned to sex work to survive, and societies throughout history have handled its inescapable persistence in different ways. The many songs about this sensitive topic, including the title song from New Orleans, are equally […] |
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3 events,Join us on Zoom for 30 minutes of silent meditation practice before the Sunday church service. Beginning and experienced meditators are welcome on a drop-in basis. The session opens and ends with a bell. and you are welcome to have your camera on or off. May all beings be happy, peaceful, and well. Sundays, 9-9:30 […]
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Sunday, December 3, after worship at First Parish Tuesday, December 5, via Zoom, 7-8:30 pm (Click here to register and receive the Zoom link for the December 5 event.) What might we aim for in our liberal religious community 3,5 and 10 years from now? Please join us for a facilitated program, in-person or on-line, […] 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. Email mensgroup@firstparish.info to join! Back to Events |