The First Parish office will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
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 […]
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 […]
Elizabeth Hunter shares pictures and stories from six months of travel with her family around the world. Planning and pitfalls, advice and adventures, lessons and lived experience are all explored as she lays out the dreams and realities of stepping away from familiar routines and completely outside your comfort zone. ALL ARE WELCOME! The Alliance […]
Join us for a townwide celebration of this land’s First Peoples at the Arlington Masonic Temple (19 Academy St)! This free event for all ages will feature a fun and educational performance by the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers. Through song, dance, and teachings, the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers promote traditional Wampanoag values such […]
Dr. Kathleen Lentz, wife of First Parish congregant David Harvey, died on September 10, 2026. Kathleen's husband David attends services at First Parish and is an active participant in a monthly Covenant Group. Kathleen practiced psychiatry from 1993 until she retired in 2017, at various hospitals, group homes, and other institutions, and most recently in […]
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 […]
Sunday Worship Service Sunday, October 11, 2026, 10:00am Worship at the Meetinghouse and online "The Center and the Margins" Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Interim Lead Minister, preaching How do we bring our whole selves to our sacred space, especially those with historically marginalized identities? How can we share power with one another? As we commemorate […]
A gathering for connection, reflection, creativity and collective action, sponsored by the UUUM and UU Mass Action. Monday, Oct. 12; 11 a.m to 3 pm. Music, poetry, refreshments! Plus info about volunteer opportunities at its community connections and volunteer fair. Of note — the gathering will close with the first worship service to be held […]
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