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 […]
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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 |
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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“Hozho” or “The Beauty Way” is a core practice of the Diné people. Raised in secrecy by traditional elders in Canyn de Chelly, Lupita was hidden to preserve her family’s lineage from the boarding school system. Though eventually taken, she drew on her cultural strength to endure and overcome unimaginable challenges. Join us to hear […] 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 |
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 […] 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 3. Potlucks will be held indoors, in the Vestry, except in September and May when they might be […] Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing, silence, poetry, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday, […] |
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 […] This month's Aging Well meeting will include a presentation on 'Woman of Courage and Conviction' with Dorothy Anger. Our 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 […] Join the Transition Team, Parish Committee, and our UUA staff person, Hillary Allen. We will begin by laying the groundwork for the ministerial search process. Then we will move into small group conversations to share what we value most about First Parish, what connects us to one another, and what we need to nourish and […] |
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Katherine Power, author of SURRENDER: My Journey from Guerilla to Grandmother, will join us to share her story and talk with us about taking action to bring about change. In her book, she recounts the events of her dramatic journey from anti-war activist to revolutionary guerrilla, through 23 years of life on the run where […] |
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Please join us for this free family game night! We'll provide games and pizza. Additional games and desserts are welcome, but not necessary. Co-sponsored by the Stewardship and RE committees. |
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 […] Monthly Knitting Circle will take place in the Damon Room starting on Sunday, October 5, from 11:30 to 1. The group is open and welcoming to all to all skill levels. Crocheters and other crafters welcome, as well. No need to register to join - just drop in!
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Join Rev. Jonipher and the Membership Committee to learn what we mean by "covenant." If you are wanting to learn more about First Parish and what we believe, this is the workshop for you! Come learn about covenant and what it means. |
3 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 Winning social justice struggles is an art form, one that George Lakey has become an expert in over six decades of activism. In his short, punchy book, "How We Win: A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning", he lays out principles, illustrates them with stories, and dialogues about them with two other experienced organizers. In […] |
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 […] |
3 events,Come one, come all to First Parish from 10a-3p 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 […] 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 […] Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing, silence, poetry, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday, […] |
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 […] 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 The women’s book group meets every first Thursday at 7pm (on Zoom), not including Summer months. Book selections for 2025-2026 are: March 2026: The Correspondent, by Virginia Evans February 2026: Love in the Time of Cholera, by Gabriel García Márquez January 2026: The Yellow House, by Sarah Broom December 2025: Mad Honey, by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boyland November […] |
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4 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 […] Looking for connection? Need a little help getting to know others at First Parish? Want to help others know you? Join First Parish members for Who are UU? a series of guided conversations designed to ease us beyond small talk and learn more about each other. No registration required. Come to one or come to […]
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All are welcome to our annual congregational lunch, sponsored by the Stewardship Committee. No RSVP necessary – join us as we celebrate this beloved community. 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,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 |
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 […] Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing, silence, poetry, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday, […] |
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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Help us build a vibrant young adult community (ages 18-35ish) at First Parish! We invite you to gather for food, fun, and connection. It doesn't matter if you're a lifelong member or new to the community—we want to see you there! Date & Time: Friday, March 13th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: First Parish UU of Arlington, […] |
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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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Sunday, March 15, 6:45pm, (Vestry) Bring the kids down a few minutes early for a slice of 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 […] |
3 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 Winning social justice struggles is an art form, one that George Lakey has become an expert in over six decades of activism. In his short, punchy book, "How We Win: A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning", he lays out principles, illustrates them with stories, and dialogues about them with two other experienced organizers. In […] |
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 […] Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing, silence, poetry, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday, […] |
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 […] 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 What does it mean to put love at the center of our lives? How is love at the center of our six shared Unitarian Universalist values of interdependence, equity, transformation, pluralism, generosity, and justice? Join folks from the Membership Committee to discuss readings from Love at the Center, a collection of meditations on love at […] |
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Welcome quilters of all skill levels! Please join us Saturday March 21, 2026 in the vestry for a fun day of sewing and community. THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Hand Quilting to complete the 2026 Harvest Moon Fair raffle quilt and continued Cutting and Machine Sewing for the 2027 quilt. We will start at 10am and finish up around 2pm. Wendy and I will bring instructions for […] |
3 events,Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated, 90-minute sessions, groups of 6 - 8 will engage with guided questions, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the […] 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 […] 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 |
4 events,Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated, 90-minute sessions, groups of 6 - 8 will engage with guided questions, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the […] 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
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We will gather in the Vestry to make posters for No Kings Day on March 28th. We are also working with Indivisible to have an event in Arlington on March 28th. More Details will Follow. Sponsored by the Defending Democracy Working Group |
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 […] 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 |
3 events,Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated, 90-minute sessions, groups of 6 - 8 will engage with guided questions, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the […] 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 […] 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 3. Potlucks will be held indoors, in the Vestry, except in September and May when they might be […] |
3 events,Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated, 90-minute sessions, groups of 6 - 8 will engage with guided questions, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the […] 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 […] Our 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. Aging Well meets once a month, usually on the fourth Thursday of the […] |
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Just a few miles from First Parish lived the largest slaveholding family in Massachusetts, whose wealth came from the forced labor of over 60 enslaved people. Join First Parish Folks for a Tour on Friday, March 27th from 11:00am - 12:30pm - cost is FREE - sponsored by RJCC. Carpooling will be arranged. Register in […] |
4 events,Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated, 90-minute sessions, groups of 6 - 8 will engage with guided questions, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the […] 
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We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. Join us for the No Kings Protest at First Parish! We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear. […] Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated, 90-minute sessions, groups of 6 - 8 will engage with guided questions, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the […]
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The Voice of Hind Rajab is an Oscar nominated movie about a tragic event in Gaza in December 2023. Red Crescent volunteers work to rescue a child named Hind Rajab trapped in a car under Israeli fire. Writer and director, Kaouther Ben Hania, carefully constructs a relentlessly-paced narrative around the archival audio of Hind Rajab's […] |
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 […] New to First Parish or just want to learn more? Discover what UUs believe, where our faith comes from, and how we got here. Join Rev. Erica and folks from the Membership Committee for this workshop (attend one, not both) to get answers to all these questions and more! Attending this workshop on one of […]
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The Arlington LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission and First Parish are celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility this year by hosting an event we're calling Trans Joy Cafe! It will be a place where people can gather, socialize, and learn more about Trans, non binary, and gender expansive experiences. Additionally, there will be community resources available for Trans, non […] |
2 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 |
3 events,Please join us for one of these small group sessions as we share our values, priorities and hopes for our beloved community. In these co-facilitated, 90-minute sessions, groups of 6 - 8 will engage with guided questions, sharing “around the circle” while others listen. Themes that we uncover will be collected to help shape the […] 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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Longing for some faithful mooring in turbulent times? Join Revs. Erica & Stevie for an evening of learning and conversation, connecting to the work of James Luther Adams, the 21st Century Unitarian Universalist theologian. Drawing from his "five smooth stones" of religious liberalism, may we be inspired by his faith and advocacy work in this […] |
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 […] |
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 […] 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 The women’s book group meets every first Thursday at 7pm (on Zoom), not including Summer months. Book selections for 2025-2026 are: April 2026: The Emperor of Gladness, by Ocean Vuong March 2026: The Correspondent, by Virginia Evans February 2026: Love in the Time of Cholera, by Gabriel García Márquez January 2026: The Yellow House, by Sarah Broom December 2025: Mad Honey, by […] |
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Good Friday Service
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Join Rev. Erica and worship associates for a somber, contemplative Good Friday service at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. |
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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 […] Monthly Knitting Circle will take place in the Damon Room starting on Sunday, October 5, from 11:30 to 1. The group is open and welcoming to all to all skill levels. Crocheters and other crafters welcome, as well. No need to register to join - just drop in! 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 |