• Keep Immigrants Safe Training by Hand in Hand

    Vestry 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    Learn practical ways to support the immigrant domestic workers who care for our homes and communities, including  housecleaners, nannies, gardeners, day laborers, and caregivers. Explore how to build trust and provide meaningful support through emergency planning, workplace accommodations, accompanying workers to the bus stop, and much more.  A domestic worker will be part of the […]

  • Women’s Book Group

    Women’s Book Group
    Zoom

    The women’s book group meets every first Thursday at 7pm (on Zoom), not including Summer months. Book selections for 2026-2027 are: November 2026: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett October 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. September […]

  • Mussar Spiritual Practice Series – Fall 2026

    Mussar Spiritual Practice Series
    Zoom

    October 9, October 23, November 6, November 20, December 4, December 18 8:00am – 9:00am, Zoom Interested 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 […]

  • Sunday Zoom Meditation

    Sunday Zoom Meditation
    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Draft Congregational Covenant Listening Circles

    Sanctuary 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    On Sunday, November 8th, the Covenant Task Force will host a Listening Circles event in the Sanctuary after worship to gather your thoughts and comments on our Draft Covenant. Light refreshments will be available, and there will be free childcare. Your Covenant Task Force - Tali Avery, Anthony Fernandez, Julie Garry, Amy Hadley and Tina […]

  • Monday Spirit Talks

    Monday Spirit Talks
    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Monday In-Person Meditation

    Monday In-Person Meditation
    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    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

  • Tuesday Lectio Divina

    Tuesday Lectio Divina
    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Financial Roundtable – 2026-27

    Parlor 630 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

    PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2026-2027 FINANCIAL ROUNDTABLE -- Tuesday, NOV 10th 7pm in the Parlor. (the meeting will end at 9pm). Committees- please be sure to send a representative to this session, If possible, please RSVP to me and Annie Hewitt (Assistant Treasurer) by email using:  Treasurer@FirstParish.info The program year has started off with a flurry of activities and […]

  • Wednesday Lectio Divina

    Wednesday Lectio Divina
    Zoom

    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 […]