Rockin’ for Refugees Benefit Concert

Sanctuary and Vestry

Please join the Rockin' for Refugees' Concert & Dance on Saturday, June 14th at 7 to 10pm, at First Parish. Featuring Kemp Harris & Stanley & The Undercovers. Please get your tickets at arCSCluster.org. All proceeds will go to support the services that the ArCS Cluster provides for asylum seekers in Arlington, Cambridge, and Somerville.

Retirement Celebration for Lead Minister Marta Flanagan

Sanctuary and Vestry

Join the entire First Parish community on Saturday, May 31 to celebrate Rev. Marta Flanagan's exemplary 16 year service to First Parish as Lead Minister. Please RSVP by May 15. Register by clicking here, or the click on the save the date image to the right. Festive food and drink will be served. Speeches and […]

Line Dance – Youth Group Fundraiser

Sanctuary and Vestry

Join the Youth Group in fundraising for our service trip in April. We are back with another line dance! All are invited to come spend an evening dancing in the Sanctuary. There will be opportunities to learn and follow along with some guided steps led by Youth Program Coordinator, Rose Sawyer Marsh and her mother, […]

First Parish Talent Show

Sanctuary and Vestry

The Music Committee is sponsoring the FP Talent Show on Saturday January 25th, as a fund raiser for the Piano Fund. Come here our musicians play and sing. Contact the Music Committee for more information. Light lunch served in the Vestry prior to the show.

Memorial for Louise Strayhorn

Sanctuary and Vestry

Louise Strayhorn died on October 21st. When she passed she was surrounded by her husband Andrew, and her two adult children, Sarah and Cory. Her obituary can be found at this link. Louise joined First Parish thirty years ago and has left a profound impact on our community. She was active in the Alliance, the […]

“There Will Be Dancing!!!” An All-Ages, Post-Election Dance Party Shake Out

Sanctuary and Vestry

"There Will Be Dancing!!!" All Ages Post-Election Shakeout Saturday November 9th, 6-8pm First Parish Arlington (sanctuary) Clear out the Sanctuary chairs* and get down to some groovy tunes (think big family wedding vibes)! All Ages are welcome. We're stone-souping this event! So if you wanna bring along a snack to share, or some seltzers, or […]

Memorial for David Landskov

Sanctuary and Vestry

David Landskov, 76, passed away on September 1, 2024. He was the loving father of Geoffrey Landskov and Erik Landskov, loving father-in-law of Allison Light and cherished grandfather of Avery Light Landskov and Lawrence Light Landskov, and dear friend and former spouse of DeAnne Dupont.David was a retired professor from UMass Lowell, where he taught […]

Memorial for Diane Rose Barry

Sanctuary and Vestry

Diane Rose Barry, 81, died on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Winchester hospital from complications due to pneumonia and COVID. Her wife of 43 years, Celia Wcislo, and their son, Miguel Wcislo Barry, spent the last month by her side. Diane grew up in Wethersfield, Connecticut. She was the daughter of John Barry, and Jane […]

Memorial for Barbara McCauley

Sanctuary and Vestry

Barbara McCauley, 78, died peacefully at her home in Arlington, Massachusetts on September 23, 2024 after a long illness, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim, of 54 years, their son, Sean, and his partner, Kimberly. Barbara joined the congregation in 2015 and contributed by leading covenant groups and teaching […]

Memorial for Julia Jonathan

Sanctuary and Vestry

Julia Jonathan, 87, died peacefully in hospice care on June 4, 2024. Julia Jonathan joined First Parish in April 2023 along with her daughter Anna Callahan. Julia was diagnosed with late-stage cancer two months ago. She was able to spend time saying goodbye to people and her four adult children were able to be with […]