A Queer and Tender Guide to Parenting with author S. Bear Bergman

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In celebration of Jewish Book Month, spend a virtual evening with author S. Bear Bergman as he speaks about his newest book, Special Topics in Being a Parent: A Queer and Tender Guide to Things I've Learned About Parenting, Mostly the Hard Way. Using his own choices – and errors – by way of example, Bergman […]

Arlington Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

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Join us for a town wide celebration of this land's First Peoples! This free event at Arlington Town Hall is suitable for all ages and will feature a fun and educational performance by the Mashpee Wampanoag Red Hawk Singers and Dancers. Through song, dance, and teachings, the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers promote traditional Wampanoag […]

Celebrate Democracy

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Friday June 7 and Saturday June 8 First Parish Concord, 20 Lexington Road Our congregation has been invited to join the UU congregation in Concord for a Democracy Festival! There is an impressive group of speakers Friday night (David Pepper, Nancy Gertner) and Saturday’s celebration includes live music, food and games. Please join the Defending […]

March with First Parish at the Boston Pride Parade

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For the first time in over 15 years, First Parish Arlington is marching in Boston' s Pride Parade! How much fun to march, dance, shout, and celebrate our LGBTQ+ selves, friends and family! Join Rev. Erica and the Welcoming Congregation Committee on Saturday, June 8th at 11 am downtown. Kids and families are welcomed! Please […]

Celebrate Democracy

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Friday June 7 and Saturday June 8 First Parish Concord, 20 Lexington Road Our congregation has been invited to join the UU congregation in Concord for a Democracy Festival! There is an impressive group of speakers Friday night (David Pepper, Nancy Gertner) and Saturday’s celebration includes live music, food and games. Please join the Defending […]

​Spring Birding Mindfulness Walks (STAR program)

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Birding is a wonderful way to stay in the present moment. As we walk through a forest or around a pond or field, we focus our attention on bird sounds and subtle movements in the trees and shrubs rather than the chatter in our heads. Join us for one or more of the upcoming walks […]

Memorial for Rachel Masson

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Memorial for Rachel Masson, wife of First Parish Member Mary-Beth Landy   Saturday, May 18, 11 am at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Greenfield MA Rev. Marta Morris Flanagan officiating All are welcome to the service and reception. For more information see: https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/31461661/rachel-a-masson   Map of St Paul's Lutheran Church, 23 Long Ave, Greenfield, MA

​Spring Birding Mindfulness Walks (STAR program)

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Birding is a wonderful way to stay in the present moment. As we walk through a forest or around a pond or field, we focus our attention on bird sounds and subtle movements in the trees and shrubs rather than the chatter in our heads. Join us for one or more of the upcoming walks […]

Traits of the Soul: An All Day Contemplative Retreat

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Traits of the Soul: An All Day Contemplative Retreat with Rev. Marta Flanagan and Bonnie Zimmer Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Adelynrood Retreat Center in Byfield MA What is the next right thing for you to embrace in life? How might you do that well? In this all day contemplative retreat, […]