BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.firstparish.info X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T093000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174027Z UID:10002152-1772355600-1772357400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nSundays\, 9-9:30 a.m. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sunday-zoom-meditation/2026-03-01/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20260209T165507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T173956Z UID:10002583-1772132400-1772137800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Common Ground: What Connects and Sustains Us DESCRIPTION:Join the Transition Team\, Parish Committee\, and our UUA staff person\, Hillary Allen. We will begin by laying the groundwork for the ministerial search process. Then we will move into small group conversations to share what we value most about First Parish\, what connects us to one another\, and what we need to nourish and sustain our beloved community as we enter this next chapter. Hosted by the Transitions Team – Transitionteam@firstparish.info. \nLunch and childcare provided on February 22.\nJoin the Zoom on 2/26 by clicking this link. \nThe content of the two sessions will be the same. You are welcome to join one or both. Please register online to help us get a sense of numbers ahead of time. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/common-ground-what-connects-and-sustains-us-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Church Business,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20260209T175126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T175126Z UID:10002113-1772103600-1772107200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Aging Well DESCRIPTION:This month’s Aging Well meeting will include a presentation on ‘Woman of Courage and Conviction’ with Dorothy Anger. \nOur goal for this group is to foster engagement and build community among women over fifty who wish to explore themes related to planning and consciously living out our later years. Some meetings have guest speakers; others include small-group or large-group conversations. \nAging Well meets once a month\, usually on the fourth Thursday of the month. Some meetings are in-person; others by Zoom. **Please note our starting time change to 11am** \nPlease contact agingwell@firstparish.info with questions. \nClick here to join the Zoom. \n  \n  \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/women-aging-well-2025-2026-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163439Z UID:10002218-1772092800-1772096400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Thursday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Thursday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Thursday morning 8am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/thursday-lectio-divina/2026-02-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T213000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20250923T170125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T175615Z UID:10002435-1772053200-1772055000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February\, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing\, silence\, poetry\, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here. \nWeekly from October 1\, 2025 – February 25\, 2026 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-3-2/2026-02-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163402Z UID:10002269-1772010000-1772013600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Wednesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Wednesday morning 9am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-lectio-divina/2026-02-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20250624T201926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T201926Z UID:10002044-1771961400-1771965000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Grief Support Group DESCRIPTION:Monthly Lay Ministry led support for individuals who have lost loved ones. This group usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month\, 7:30 pm\, on Zoom. \n  \nClick to Join Virtually \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/grief-support-group-2-2-4/2026-02-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T080000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163510Z UID:10002321-1771916400-1771920000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Tuesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Tuesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Tuesday morning 7am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBack to Events \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tuesday-lectio-divina/2026-02-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T143901Z UID:10001965-1771862400-1771866000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday Spirit Talks DESCRIPTION: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 a discussion. \n  \nClick to Join Spirit Talk \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-spirit-talks/2026-02-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T145458Z UID:10002000-1771786800-1771792200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Men’s Group DESCRIPTION:Men of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to meet with First Parish’s Men’s Group! We meet online every other Sunday at 7pm to connect and support each other on our spiritual journeys. \nEmail mensgroup@firstparish.info to join! \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mens-group/2026-02-22/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T093000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174027Z UID:10002151-1771750800-1771752600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nSundays\, 9-9:30 a.m. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sunday-zoom-meditation/2026-02-22/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T201500 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20251223T165939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180007Z UID:10002552-1771527600-1771532100@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Love at the Center Book Discussion Series DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to put love at the center of our lives? How is love at the center of our six shared Unitarian Universalist values of interdependence\, equity\, transformation\, pluralism\, generosity\, and justice? Join folks from the Membership Committee to discuss readings from Love at the Center\, a collection of meditations on love at the center by UU ministers from around the country. Come to one or come to all. Aimed at newer folks\, but not exclusive! Third Thursdays on Zoom – please register online for Zoom link and to receive updates and information. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/love-at-the-center-book-discussion-series/2026-02-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20260206T164846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T174018Z UID:10002580-1771524000-1771527600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Culture as Resistance - UU Urban Ministry Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:Explore how culture functions as a form of resistance and survival. Through music\, storytelling\, movement\, and visual art\, Roxbury residents have preserved identity\, nurtured belonging\, and fueled movements for justice and liberation. Speakers Akili Jamal Haynes and Dayenne Walters will reflect on the role of creative expression in shaping community power and collective memory. \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82289227048?pwd=YE2zo3K1gHXTJxQKAyNP3LIrZtXSmU.1 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/culture-as-resistance-uu-urban-ministry-community-conversation/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T145538Z UID:10002026-1771502400-1771506000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Older Men Lunch Meetings DESCRIPTION:First Parish’s Older Men’s group continues to meet\, using Zoom. The sessions will be held at noon every other Thursday. Email for more information. \nMeeting Online Only \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/older-men-lunch-meetings/2026-02-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T090000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163439Z UID:10002217-1771488000-1771491600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Thursday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Thursday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Thursday morning 8am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/thursday-lectio-divina/2026-02-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T213000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20250923T170125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T175615Z UID:10002434-1771448400-1771450200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February\, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing\, silence\, poetry\, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here. \nWeekly from October 1\, 2025 – February 25\, 2026 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-3-2/2026-02-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163402Z UID:10002268-1771405200-1771408800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Wednesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Wednesday morning 9am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-lectio-divina/2026-02-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20250625T150616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T185114Z UID:10002053-1771354800-1771360200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Diversity Book Club DESCRIPTION:The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month\, 7:00 – 8:30 pm\, on Zoom. \nNervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga is the book selection for the February 2026 on Tuesday\, February 17 at 7 pm on Zoom. \nAll are welcome\, please join us! \nPlease email diversitybookclub@firstparish.info\, to obtain the link and to RSVP to join the\ndiscussion or with any questions. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/diversity-book-club-feb-2026/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T080000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163510Z UID:10002320-1771311600-1771315200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Tuesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Tuesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Tuesday morning 7am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBack to Events \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tuesday-lectio-divina/2026-02-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T143901Z UID:10001964-1771257600-1771261200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday Spirit Talks DESCRIPTION: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 a discussion. \n  \nClick to Join Spirit Talk \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-spirit-talks/2026-02-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T093000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174027Z UID:10002150-1771146000-1771147800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nSundays\, 9-9:30 a.m. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sunday-zoom-meditation/2026-02-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T090000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163439Z UID:10002216-1770883200-1770886800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Thursday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Thursday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Thursday morning 8am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/thursday-lectio-divina/2026-02-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T213000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20260211T161958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180906Z UID:10002433-1770843600-1770845400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION:Evening Chapel Cancelled February 11\, 2026\nRev. Erica is unavailable this week. \nStarting on October 1st and running through the end of February\, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing\, silence\, poetry\, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here. \nWeekly from October 1\, 2025 – February 25\, 2026 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-3-2-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T213000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20250923T170125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T175615Z UID:10002604-1770843600-1770845400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Chapel DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 1st and running through the end of February\, we will gather on Zoom for Wednesday evening chapel. This is a 25 minute gathering of sharing\, silence\, poetry\, and song. You can come to one or all of them. No need to sign up- just show up. We will NOT meet on Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. \nJoin Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here. \nWeekly from October 1\, 2025 – February 25\, 2026 URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-evening-chapel-3-2/2026-02-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T100000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163402Z UID:10002267-1770800400-1770804000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Wednesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Wednesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Wednesday morning 9am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/wednesday-lectio-divina/2026-02-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T080000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052224 CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163510Z UID:10002319-1770706800-1770710400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Tuesday Lectio Divina DESCRIPTION: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! \nLectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m.\, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.\, and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. \nCurrently\, all Lectio gatherings meet online\, no registration is necessary! Sign up below the calendar of readings if you would like to receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and information. \nBefore attending for the first time\, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here. \n\n\n scroll right scroll left\n\n\nSubscribe to Tuesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Wednesday Lectio calendar\nSubscribe to Thursday Lectio calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Tuesday Lectio Divina\n Sign up to receive an email with the link to participate in Tuesday morning 7am Lectio Divina Online via Zoom\, as well as the Lectio guidelines. You will receive a reminder email annually - please be sure to save the Zoom link as it will not change from week to week. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n ConsentBy submitting this form\, you are consenting to receive emails from: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington MA\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, US\, http://firstparish.info. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link\, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBack to Events \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/tuesday-lectio-divina/2026-02-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052225 CREATED:20260120T173020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T173105Z UID:10002574-1770663600-1770667200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:"How We Win" Book Discussion Series DESCRIPTION:Winning social justice struggles is an art form\, one that George Lakey has become an expert in over six decades of activism. In his short\, punchy book\, “How We Win: A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning”\, he lays out principles\, illustrates them with stories\, and dialogues about them with two other experienced organizers. In this 3-session book group\, Betsy Leondar-Wright will lead us in a discussion to apply Lakey’s strategies and apply them to our movement in defense of democracy. There is a 20-person limit so please register here. The Zoom link and more detailed information about the reading assignments will follow once you register. It will not be recorded. \nCo-Sponsored by Defending Democracy Working Group and STAR\nQuestions: jpohl@umich.edu URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/how-we-win-book-discussion-series/2026-02-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Defending Democracy,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052225 CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T143901Z UID:10001963-1770652800-1770656400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday Spirit Talks DESCRIPTION: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 a discussion. \n  \nClick to Join Spirit Talk \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-spirit-talks/2026-02-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052225 CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T145458Z UID:10001999-1770577200-1770582600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Men’s Group DESCRIPTION:Men of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to meet with First Parish’s Men’s Group! We meet online every other Sunday at 7pm to connect and support each other on our spiritual journeys. \nEmail mensgroup@firstparish.info to join! \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/mens-group/2026-02-08/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T093000 DTSTAMP:20260622T052225 CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174027Z UID:10002149-1770541200-1770543000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. \nSundays\, 9-9:30 a.m. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sunday-zoom-meditation/2026-02-08/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR