BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA - ECPv6.15.18//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:20260511T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T143901Z UID:10001976-1778515200-1778518800@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/2026-05-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20260407T182720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T183015Z UID:10002621-1778526000-1778531400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:"Hope in the Dark" Book Discussion Series DESCRIPTION:Defending Democracy Working Group and STAR invite you to a book discussion\, facilitated by David Whitford\, on the book\, Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories\, Wild Possibilities by writer\, historian\, and activist Rebecca Solnit. Hope in the Dark makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a world whose future remains uncertain and unknowable. “No writer has better understood the mix of fear and possibility\, peril and exuberance that’s marked this new millennium” says Bill McKibben. \nJoin us via Zoom on Monday\, May 4 and Monday\, May 11\, from 7:00 to 8:30PM – register online to join the discussion and receive the link to join.  We hope it will nurture our resilience to act in this unnerving world! URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/hope-in-the-dark-book-discussion-series/2026-05-11/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T080000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163510Z UID:10002332-1778569200-1778572800@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 \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/2026-05-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T100000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163402Z UID:10002280-1778662800-1778666400@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/2026-05-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163439Z UID:10002229-1778745600-1778749200@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/2026-05-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T145538Z UID:10002032-1778760000-1778763600@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/2026-05-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T093000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174027Z UID:10002163-1779008400-1779010200@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/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T145458Z UID:10002006-1779044400-1779049800@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/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T143901Z UID:10001977-1779120000-1779123600@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/2026-05-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T080000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163510Z UID:10002333-1779174000-1779177600@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/2026-05-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T100000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163402Z UID:10002281-1779267600-1779271200@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/2026-05-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T090000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163439Z UID:10002230-1779350400-1779354000@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/2026-05-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T201500 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20251223T165939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180007Z UID:10002555-1779390000-1779394500@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/2026-05-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T093000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174027Z UID:10002164-1779613200-1779615000@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/2026-05-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T143901Z UID:10001978-1779724800-1779728400@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/2026-05-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T080000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163510Z UID:10002334-1779778800-1779782400@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/2026-05-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20250624T201926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T201926Z UID:10002047-1779823800-1779827400@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-2-2-4/2026-05-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T100000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163402Z UID:10002282-1779872400-1779876000@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/2026-05-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T090000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163439Z UID:10002231-1779955200-1779958800@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/2026-05-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20250627T165938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T142738Z UID:10002116-1779966000-1779969600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Aging Well DESCRIPTION:Our 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-2025-2026/2026-05-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T145538Z UID:10002033-1779969600-1779973200@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/2026-05-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T093000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174027Z UID:10002165-1780218000-1780219800@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/2026-05-31/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T145458Z UID:10002007-1780254000-1780259400@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/2026-05-31/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T143901Z UID:10001979-1780329600-1780333200@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/2026-06-01/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T080000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163510Z UID:10002335-1780383600-1780387200@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/2026-06-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T100000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163402Z UID:10002283-1780477200-1780480800@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/2026-06-03/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T090000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163439Z UID:10002232-1780560000-1780563600@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/2026-06-04/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20260409T150638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T180152Z UID:10002180-1780599600-1780606800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Women’s Book Group DESCRIPTION:The women’s book group meets every first Thursday at 7pm (on Zoom)\, not including Summer months. \nBook selections for 2025-2026 are: \n\nMay 2026: Two short books\, Small Things Like These and Foster\, by Claire Keegan\nApril 2026: The Emperor of Gladness\, by Ocean Vuong\nMarch 2026: The Correspondent\, by Virginia Evans\nFebruary 2026: Love in the Time of Cholera\, by Gabriel García Márquez\nJanuary 2026: The Yellow House\, by Sarah Broom\nDecember 2025: Mad Honey\, by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boyland\nNovember 2025: Heaven and Hell by Jon Kalman Stefansson\nSeptember 2025: Mr. Clemens and Mark Twain: A Biography by Justin Kaplan\n\nEmail with questions or for the Zoom link to attend virtually.\n\n\n\n\nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/womens-book-group-4-4-2/2026-06-04/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T093000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174027Z UID:10002166-1780822800-1780824600@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/2026-06-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T041250 CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T143901Z UID:10001980-1780934400-1780938000@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/2026-06-08/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR