First Parish
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We will honor Meg Candilore in a memorial service at First Parish on Saturday, June 29 at 1 pm. Musicians from First Parish and elsewhere will offer pieces requested by Meg before she died. Rev. Marta Flanagan will officiate. All are welcome. Meg Candilore died on May 22 of pancreatic cancer. Meg Candilore was a […]
All are welcome to the Celebration of Life for longtime First Parish member, Ann G. Mathes. The service will honor Ann's life, her commitment to justice, her family, and all who will miss her. Saturday, May 18th, at 4 pm -- Reception in the vestry following the service. For more information see https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ann-mathes-obituary?id=54734399
Join us on Friday, May 3, for an evening of music, art, food and drink, community, and fun to support the important food relief work of World Central Kitchen and the ongoing good work of First Parish. Get a taste of what our congregation has to offer! Enjoy music from Dreadful Selfish Crimes and Stanley […]