First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington, MA

Wednesday Evening Chapel
2024-10-23 21:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-16 21:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-09 21:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Starting on September 11th and running through the end of January, 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. In the past, this has been a winter offering but with emotions swirling around the election, we decided to offer it in the autumn as well.
Join Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89497531645
Weekly from September 11 – January 29th.

Wednesday Lectio Divina
2024-10-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-09 09:00 - 10:00
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!
Lectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m., Wednesdays 9-10 a.m., and Thursdays 8-9 a.m.
Currently, 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.
Before attending for the first time, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here.

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Wednesday Lectio Divina
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Grief Support Group
2024-10-22 19:30 - 20:30
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.

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Tuesday Lectio Divina
2024-10-22 07:00 - 08:00, 2024-10-15 07:00 - 08:00, 2024-10-08 07:00 - 08:00
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!
Lectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m., Wednesdays 9-10 a.m., and Thursdays 8-9 a.m.
Currently, 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.
Before attending for the first time, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here.

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Listening Session: Flags at the Meetinghouse
2024-10-21 19:00 - 20:30
How should we use the First Parish flagpole?
The Defending Democracy working group has suggested that we fly three flags: a U.S. flag, a LGBTQ+ pride flag, and a Black Lives Matter flag. In this time when the U.S. flag has come to be increasingly associated with white Christian nationalism, we believe that it would be valuable for First Parish to help reclaim a more inclusive understanding of patriotism. The LGBTQ+ flag and the BLM flag would also help us share our values with the wider community.
What do you think?
The Parish Committee will be making a decision about the flags this fall but first they want to hear from all of you! Join us for a listening session on October 21st at 7 pm on Zoom. Come share your thoughts and hear what others are thinking.
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Monday Spirit Talks
2024-10-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-07 16:00 - 17:00
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.

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Men’s Group
2024-10-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-06 19:00 - 20:30
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.
Email mensgroup@firstparish.info to join!
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Sunday Zoom Meditation
2024-10-20 09:00 - 09:30, 2024-10-13 09:00 - 09:30, 2024-10-06 09:00 - 09:30
Looking for support for your meditation practice? Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.
First Parish’s Meditation Group has gone virtual! Please join us whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Click here to join on Zoom.
Sunday, 9-9:30 a.m.
The facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction and then ring the bell.
We will sit silently for 30 minutes, until the bell is rung again. Hope you can join us!
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Older Men Lunch Meetings
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-03 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Meeting Online Only
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Thursday Lectio Divina
2024-10-17 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-10 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-03 08:00 - 09:00
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!
Lectio Divina meets on Zoom Tuesdays 7-8 a.m., Wednesdays 9-10 a.m., and Thursdays 8-9 a.m.
Currently, 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.
Before attending for the first time, please read the Lectio Divina participation guidelines here.

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Wednesday Evening Chapel
2024-10-16 21:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-09 21:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-02 21:00 - 21:30
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.
Join Rev. Erica Richmond on Zoom by clicking here.
Weekly from October 1, 2025 – February 25, 2026

Diversity Book Club
2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:30
Note new schedule: The Diversity Book Club generally meets on the third Tuesday of every other month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, on Zoom.
The October book selection is The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom.
All are welcome, please join us!
Please email diversitybookclub@firstparish.info, to obtain the link and to RSVP to join the
discussion or with any questions.

Mussar: Living Into Spiritual Values
2024-10-11 08:00 - 09:00
Interested in trying out a new spiritual practice based on values we are trying to live out in our lives? Join Rev. Marta Flanagan and First Parish member Bonnie Zimmer in a five- session Mussar experience.
Mussar is a 1,000 year old Jewish practice, which requires both individual practice and group reflection.
This pilot program is being held on five Fridays, 8-9am, on Zoom only: October 11 & 25; November 8 & 22; December 6.
During this group you will be introduced to Mussar history and practice, and explore 4-5 “soul-traits” or Middot. Participation is limited in number and registration closes on Friday September 20, 2024. If you are interested in participating email bonnie.zimmer@gmail.com.

Wednesday (Canceled) Evening Chapel
2024-10-09 21:00 - 21:30
