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 […]
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
Do you hope to get your home off fossil fuels, either in the next few years or sometime in the future? Having a plan can help. This course will help you develop a plan that will work well for your home and your finances. It is offered by Arlington’s Energy Advocate, Lori Kenschaft. Register for […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Tuesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
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
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Wednesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
Back by popular demand! The community potlucks that we began this summer with over 50 people each week and scrumptious dishes, will continue! A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee, will be held indoors, in the Vestry, on the last Wednesday of the month, starting January 31, from 6:00-7:30pm. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. Many thanks […]
We will take time to observe photographs and narratives on display in the Parlor which the photographer, Jess Dugan, says “offer a nuanced view into the struggles and joys of growing older as a transgender person and offer a poignant reflection on what it means to live authentically despite seemingly insurmountable odds.” After reflecting quietly […]
Join Rev. Erica for a time of meditation, prayer, and sharing. Many religious traditions observe vespers, a time of reflection and restoration at the end of the day. Each Wednesday at 9 pm on Zoom, we gather for 30 minutes in that spirit. Poems, songs, and a chance to share. Come to one or come […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Thursday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
Special IJWG listening session prior to STAR film, The Letter: Laudato Si. Please join the Indigenous Justice Working Group to hear our draft Land Acknowledgment and ways to support Indigenous people, whose caring for the earth protects biodiversity for us all! The voice of Indigenous people is prominently represented in the powerful film, The Letter, […]
Join in watching and discussing this powerful film that follows a small group of representatives from different parts of the world – a young person, an indigenous person, a person raised in poverty, a faith leader, and two scientists – who the Pope invited to visit Rome. They gathered to share their perspectives and experiences […]
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: Sunday, 9-9:30 a.m. The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction […]
Sunday, March 3, 12:00 pm (after worship service, via Zoom only) Stay on the same Zoom call from service and enjoy coffee and conversation with First Parish's parish minister, Rev. Erica Richmond. All are welome. Please click here to join the meeting. Sponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
A Journey Inward - A creative meditation through mask making. Join us on Sunday, March 3 from 2:00 - 3:30 for a creative journey inward through meditation and mask making. Space is limited; please register via Realm at this link by Friday, March 1. Any questions, or if you would like to register but do […]
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 […]
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
Join in watching and discussing this powerful film that follows a small group of representatives from different parts of the world – a young person, an indigenous person, a person raised in poverty, a faith leader, and two scientists – who the Pope invited to visit Rome. They gathered to share their perspectives and experiences […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Tuesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
Hear what we can do now—and together—to confront housing issues facing Black and Brown people in communities like Roxbury. UU Mass Action and Homes for All Massachusetts representatives will discuss the urgency of fighting housing injustice in this segment of the UU Urban Ministry Community Conversation series on gentrification. Visit https://www.uuum.org/ for more information. Tuesday, […]
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 […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Wednesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
Join Rev. Erica for a time of meditation, prayer, and sharing. Many religious traditions observe vespers, a time of reflection and restoration at the end of the day. Each Wednesday at 9 pm on Zoom, we gather for 30 minutes in that spirit. Poems, songs, and a chance to share. Come to one or come […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Thursday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
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
March 8, 2024 - A Fireside Chat with author Martha Ackmann by ZOOM only -- 7:30 - 9:00pm - click here to join to the Zoom meeting We are looking forward to a Zoom fireside chat with journalist and author Martha Ackmann on March 8th. She writes about pioneering women who have changed America including […]
The American Rep. Theatre in Cambridge's next performance is entitled "Becoming A Man"; a play based on memoirist P. Carl's life story to become himself. The Welcoming Congregation Committee, a First Parish group committed to expanding celebration and education of/about LGBTQ+ folks, is attending the play at 2 pm on March 9th. They will then […]
“Join or Die” Saturday, March 9th Doors open at 6:30 pm. Film starts at 7:00 pm, in the First Parish Vestry. $5.00 suggested donation. This documentary is about how being in community can save you, us, and the US -- based on Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone." Trailer: https://putnamdoc.com/ Please register in advance here
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: Sunday, 9-9:30 a.m. The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction […]
Sunday, March 10, 12:00pm (after service) to 1:30pm (Vestry) Come enjoy lunch after the service! All welcome. Sponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
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
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 […]
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
Heat pumps are essential for getting off fossil fuels, but they aren’t cookie-cutter. The March 11 session of this three-part course will provide an overview of heat pumps, financial incentives, and tips for finding installers. March 18 is about installing and using ductless systems, while March 25 will turn to ducted systems (both air source […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Tuesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
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 […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Wednesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
Join Rev. Erica for a time of meditation, prayer, and sharing. Many religious traditions observe vespers, a time of reflection and restoration at the end of the day. Each Wednesday at 9 pm on Zoom, we gather for 30 minutes in that spirit. Poems, songs, and a chance to share. Come to one or come […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Thursday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
Thursday, March 14, 7pm, First Parish Parlor David Whitford and Steve Kropper will moderate this event, where participants will tell a story about one time a family member, friend, coworker or complete stranger nudged them into trying something new, or changed their mind about something important.
Curious about Unitarian Universalism and First Parish? Wondering about what membership entails or the pathways to membership? Join our spring New UU Class! Two 9:00 am – 12:00 noon sessions: March 16, 2024 and March 23, 2024 in the Parlor at First Parish What should I expect? Two engaging and interactive mornings together. A chance […]
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: Sunday, 9-9:30 a.m. The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction […]
Sunday, March 17, 12:00 pm (after worship service, in person only, in the May Room) Enjoy coffee and conversation with First Parish lead minister Rev. Marta Flanagan. This is an in-person, masked event. Please RSVP for this event to stewardship@firstparish.info by Friday March 15. Sponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
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 […]
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
Heat pumps are essential for getting off fossil fuels, but they aren’t cookie-cutter. The March 11 session of this three-part course will provide an overview of heat pumps, financial incentives, and tips for finding installers. March 18 is about installing and using ductless systems, while March 25 will turn to ducted systems (both air source […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Tuesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
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 […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Wednesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
Join Rev. Erica for a time of meditation, prayer, and sharing. Many religious traditions observe vespers, a time of reflection and restoration at the end of the day. Each Wednesday at 9 pm on Zoom, we gather for 30 minutes in that spirit. Poems, songs, and a chance to share. Come to one or come […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Thursday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
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
Based on concern and energy within the congregation, a new working group has formed under the umbrella of our Social Justice Committee. The Task Force for the Middle East is currently made up of about six people. As our first program we’re hosting an evening where we can hear from one another about Palestine, […]
Curious about Unitarian Universalism and First Parish? Wondering about what membership entails or the pathways to membership? Join our spring New UU Class! Two 9:00 am – 12:00 noon sessions: March 16, 2024 and March 23, 2024 in the Parlor at First Parish What should I expect? Two engaging and interactive mornings together. A chance […]
Please join us and help create the First Parish Harvest Moon quilts for 2024 and 2025! Saturday, March 23, 10am - 3pm, in the First Parish Vestry. Please register for this event by email to Carolyn Hodges, STAR@firstparish.info Calling all quilters, sewists and interested folk! We will sew together in the vestry offering two projects--\this […]
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: Sunday, 9-9:30 a.m. The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction […]
Sunday, March 24, 9:15am to 10am (Vestry) Come enjoy breakfast before the service! All welcome. Sponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
Sunday, March 24, 6:45pm, (Vestry) Bring the kids down a few minutes early for a slice pizza before they head to OWL, COA and Youth Group. Parents will linger during the evening program to get to know one another and have their questions answered about the annual Stewardship Campaign. Sponsored by the First Parish Stewardship Committee.
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
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 […]
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
Heat pumps are essential for getting off fossil fuels, but they aren’t cookie-cutter. The March 11 session of this three-part course will provide an overview of heat pumps, financial incentives, and tips for finding installers. March 18 is about installing and using ductless systems, while March 25 will turn to ducted systems (both air source […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Tuesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 10:00 AM 4:30 PM RSVP here - https://secure.everyaction.com/1hfvYHGw8US4oWVlW7WcBw2 Join UU Mass Action for its annual virtual UU Advocacy Day to live our values by taking action together. At this annual event, UUs from across the state come together to build power for our movements. Participants will meet with legislators about our […]
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
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Wednesday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
Back by popular demand! The community potlucks that we began this summer with over 50 people each week and scrumptious dishes, will continue! A community potluck dinner sponsored by the STAR committee, will be held indoors, in the Vestry, on the last Wednesday of the month, starting January 31, from 6:00-7:30pm. All are welcome. No sign-up needed. Many thanks […]
Join Rev. Erica for a time of meditation, prayer, and sharing. Many religious traditions observe vespers, a time of reflection and restoration at the end of the day. Each Wednesday at 9 pm on Zoom, we gather for 30 minutes in that spirit. Poems, songs, and a chance to share. Come to one or come […]
Lectio Divina is a method of reading and listening, lingering with, and sharing personal responses to selected biblical texts. Diverse responses to the text provide new insights and help us grow in our spiritual lives and set intentions for our daily lives. By signing up for Thursday Lectio Divina Online, you will receive a weekly […]
An Arlington Fire Department officer will train us on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Narcan use. There are only 10 seats available for this single afternoon session. If there is enough demand, we’ll organize another session later in the year. There is a fee of $22.50 per person,(waived for ushers). If this […]
Join Arlington’s Rainbow Commission for Trans Day of Visibility— a panel presentation celebrating trans and gender non-confirming people! There will be snacks and community! Learn more here. Sponsored by the First Parish Welcoming Congregation Committee.
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: Sunday, 9-9:30 a.m. The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction […]
It's Peep season and time for the annual First Parish Peep Fair! Gather your peeps together to create a diorama featuring your peeps in action. Looking for inspiration? Google "Peep Diorama" to see all the marvelous things peeps can be. All ages are encouraged to participate! The Peep Fair will take place on Easter Sunday […]