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 |
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,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 […] First Parish leadership will host sessions to review the upcoming budget (FY 2026-2027): Sunday, April 26, Sanctuary, after coffee hour (around noon) Wednesday, April 29, 7pm, Zoom (click here to join the Zoom) If you are not able to attend either of these sessions and you want to be in the know, or if you […] |
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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Unitarian Universalist history is filled with strong women, irreverent reverends, and surprising stories. These are the people and the stories that have formed our faith, and many of those stories took place in Boston. Join Eric Segal for a 2 hour, 2 mile walk down familiar Boston streets and learn about the Transcendentalists' matchmaker; the […]
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First Parish member Pat Magee died on February 1, 2026. She moved to Maynard in 2021 though First Parish remained important to her. Pat and her husband, Oakes, were members of our congregation for over thirty years. Many might remember Pat’s wonderful contributions to our meetinghouse gardens. The flowers that return year after year are […] |
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The Annual Meeting will be at 11:30 AM on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 630 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts. The meeting will be an in-person meeting, with voting available only in-person, as per the First Parish bylaws, and there will be a livestream via Zoom. Zoom attendees are NOT required to register for this […] 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 |
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The transition team is offering a zoom version of the April 19 in-person event. This is the same event so no need to attend both. Join us via Zoom to hear about what we learned from the congregation from the listening circles last month. We will also share an introduction on how structure and staffing […] 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 Defending Democracy Working Group and STAR invite you to a book discussion, facilitated by David Whitford, on the book, Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities by writer, historian, and activist Rebecca Solnit. Hope in the Dark makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a world whose future remains uncertain and unknowable. "No […] |
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 […]
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Come and join us for a relaxing and fun night of community and art. You can bring your favorite project or art materials. We will have some artsy making materials ready for you like paper, pens, jewelry making material, etc. You can be inspired by the Resistance Art in the Parlor, or each other. You […] |
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 […] The women’s book group meets every first Thursday at 7pm (on Zoom), not including Summer months. Book selections for 2025-2026 are: May 2026: Two short books, Small Things Like These and Foster, by Claire Keegan 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 […] |
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In collaboration with the Club Passim Folk Collective, Opening Doors presents "Shades of Black: The Hip-Hopera," a free concert and conversation with Zakiyyah at Arlington UU Church. Zakiyyah is an artist-changemaker who utilizes music and visual media to explore themes that centralize marginalized communities via her production company, Black and Bold Productions. As an actress […] |
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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 […] 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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The Social Justice committee is pleased to have Jordan Clark, a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah, and executive director of the Harvard University Native American Program, discuss "Complexity and Balance in Spirituality" in the Shinn Service. In his talk, and more personally at Reverberations, Jordan will address balancing Wampanoag spiritual practice and western/Christian […] |
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 Defending Democracy Working Group and STAR invite you to a book discussion, facilitated by David Whitford, on the book, Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities by writer, historian, and activist Rebecca Solnit. Hope in the Dark makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a world whose future remains uncertain and unknowable. "No […] |
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 […] |
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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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, May 15, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: First Parish UU of Arlington, […]
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The Alliance Annual Business meeting begins with a casual supper, followed by financial reports and the vote of Alliance members to approve the budget and the Giving Plan. 6:30pm in the Vestry. The Alliance is the women’s organization at First Parish, with a mission to support the women in our congregation, and through that support […] |
1 event,What are the possibilities for staffing in the coming years? Join the Transition Team to discuss what we’ve learned from peer congregations and how we can creatively navigate our budget to support the ministries we love. Whether you’re interested in the data or the vision, your participation is vital. Join one of these Sessions: Saturday, […] |
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 […] Inspired by the book with the same title by Jen Tota McGivney, we will explore the ways Thoreau's wisdom may apply to and inspire our 21st century lives. There will be two sessions this spring and we will continue the conversation in the fall. It is not necessary to read the book. In-person and remote […]
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The Covenant Task Force (CTF) invites you to join them in the Parlor, after worship, on Sunday, May 17th. We are volunteers collaborating with the ministers, Parish Committee, Transition Team and Safe Congregations Committee to craft an all-congregation covenant as a part of our settled minister search process. At that time you will be able […] 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 |
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As First Parish's Adjunct Minister this spring and then again in October - November, this time is simply for getting to know the congregation more. This gathering will be informal. The kettle will be on and the table set. Come for conversation and company. 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 What are the possibilities for staffing in the coming years? Join the Transition Team to discuss what we’ve learned from peer congregations and how we can creatively navigate our budget to support the ministries we love. Whether you’re interested in the data or the vision, your participation is vital. Join one of these Sessions: Saturday, […] |
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 […] |
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 […] Inspired by the book with the same title by Jen Tota McGivney, we will explore the ways Thoreau's wisdom may apply to and inspire our 21st century lives. There will be two sessions this spring and we will continue the conversation in the fall. It is not necessary to read the book. In-person and remote […] 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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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 […] |
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 |
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 |
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 […] 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,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 […] 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 […] Come join the First Parish Covenant Task Force, Transition Team, and Parish Committee members to share your voice and experiences! In facilitated small group conversations (called "discernment circles"), you’ll be asked your thoughts on how we put our shared values into practice in our community. Notes from these conversations will be instrumental to the formation […] 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 |
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