Three Part Series: March 5, April 2, and May 7 at 7:00pm What is joy? How is joy an element of one’s spiritual life? How can a capacity for joy sustain the work of justice? Can one remain joyful when heart-broken and angry? What are ways to deepen our joy in our daily lives? These […]
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 […]
Many of us are grieving a range of losses: the passing of family or friends, transitions in our community; major shifts in our country. Our views about grieving have a profound impact on how we navigate these losses in our lives. Join this conversation moderated by Michele Bograd, a certified end-of-life doula and psychologist, to explore your […]
The theme for this congregational art show was requested by Marta as part of our congregational farewell to her. “Holy” can mean many different things. For example: How is your work inspired by something sacred or transcendent? Does it express sustenance or inspiration that you have known or longed for? Is your creative process nourished […]
This presentation on Sunday, March 30th from 2-4 PM in the Parlor by the Arlington LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission, celebrates the lives and contributions of trans people and is sponsored by the Welcoming Congregation Committee. Please mark your calendars and join us!
The Welcoming Congregations Committee will be hosting a 4-part discussion on the book, "Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families" starting in February 2025. Childcare will be provided if needed. Registration is required. The Common Read is an annual UUA program that uses a curriculum of facilitated discussions about a selected book […]
A new art show opened on February 9th in the Stanton Parlor. It features the fiber and printmaking work of Nancy Crasco, a longtime member of First Parish. Nancy's pieces are inspired by the natural world, especially the problems associated with the use and misuse of our natural resources. Nancy will give a talk in […]
Back by popular demand - STAR is bringing back Open Houses. Drop by for quiet evenings in the Parlor when you can relax, read a book, talk with friends or participate in an activity.
The Defending Democracy Group is excited to welcome UU Mass Action Executive Director, Rev. Jo Murphy. She will update us on UU Mass Action’s response to our current political reality in Massachusetts and nationally, explain First Parish’s partnership with UU Mass Action, and highlight both the monthly ACTION HOURS and upcoming ADVOCACY DAY on April […]
We invite you to come together to reconnect with each other, acknowledge our weariness, grief and uncertainty, and explore ways to find active hope for the times we live in. This day-long workshop based on Joanna Macy’s The Work That Reconnects is designed to strengthen our relationship to each other and the living Earth and […]