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:20260405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T160942Z UID:10002157-1775379600-1775381400@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION:Looking for support for your meditation practice? Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. \nFirst Parish’s Meditation Group has gone virtual!  Please join us whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required.  Click here to join on Zoom. \nSunday\, 9-9:30 a.m. \nThe facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction and then ring the bell. \nWe will sit silently for 30 minutes\, until the bell is rung again.  Hope you can join us! \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sunday-zoom-meditation/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20260329T160058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T143205Z UID:10000589-1775383200-1775388600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Easter Sunday Worship Service: Sunday\, April 5\, at 10am. DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday Worship Service\nSunday\, April 5\, 2026\, 10:00am\nWorship in the Meetinghouse Sanctuary and online\n\n\n\n\n\n“Planting Trees We’ll Never See” \n \nLed by\nRev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong\, Interim Lead Minister and\nRev. Stevie Carmody\, Minister of Religious Education with\nRev. Carolyn Patierno\, Adjunct Minister \n\n\nJoin us for a multigenerational Easter service exploring the question of what happens with seeds we plant? Who is responsible for the work\, how do we enjoy the harvest\, and what happens after we die? This is also our annual communion service\, and we will welcome Adjunct Minister Rev. Carolyn Patierno. The First Parish Choir will sing Alleluia!\, composed and led by Ken Seitz\, accompanist and Music Director Emeritus\, who will be the guest conductor this week\, joined by guest organist Mark Nelson and vocalist Diane Taraz. Children and families are invited after the service to join our annual Easter Egg Hunt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nView or download the Order of Service. Generally updated the Friday before the service.\n\nView or download the First Parish Words for Worship (blue cards).\n\nView or download the Sunday Teaser. Generally posted the Friday before the service.\n\n\n\n\nClick To Join Worship on Zoom\n\n  \nOr use your phone to participate with audio only by dialing 929-205-6099 then enter 859 7713 3204 followed by the pound key. \nIf you have trouble connecting via Zoom\, you may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/worship-service/ LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20250929T181627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T181627Z UID:10002497-1775388600-1775394000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Knitting Circles DESCRIPTION:Monthly Knitting Circle will take place in the Damon Room starting on Sunday\, October 5\, from 11:30 to 1. The group is open and welcoming to all to all skill levels. Crocheters and other crafters welcome\, as well. No need to register to join – just drop in! \n  URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/knitting-circles/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:Damon CATEGORIES:Community,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T145458Z UID:10002003-1775415600-1775421000@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/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T143901Z UID:10001971-1775491200-1775494800@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/2026-04-06/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T165725Z UID:10002095-1775498400-1775502000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday In-Person Meditation DESCRIPTION:Looking for support for your meditation practice? Join us for 30 minutes of silent sitting. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.  Please drop in whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Meets Mondays 6:00-7:00pm in the Parlor. \nFor more information\, please email meditation@firstparish.info \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-in-person-meditation-2/2026-04-06/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163510Z UID:10002327-1775545200-1775548800@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/2026-04-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163402Z UID:10002275-1775638800-1775642400@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/2026-04-08/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163439Z UID:10002224-1775721600-1775725200@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/2026-04-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T160942Z UID:10002158-1775984400-1775986200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION:Looking for support for your meditation practice? Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. \nFirst Parish’s Meditation Group has gone virtual!  Please join us whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required.  Click here to join on Zoom. \nSunday\, 9-9:30 a.m. \nThe facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction and then ring the bell. \nWe will sit silently for 30 minutes\, until the bell is rung again.  Hope you can join us! \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sunday-zoom-meditation/2026-04-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20251222T193210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180229Z UID:10002548-1775993400-1775997000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Who are UU? Series DESCRIPTION:Looking for connection? Need a little help getting to know others at First Parish? Want to help others know you? Join First Parish members for Who are UU? a series of guided conversations designed to ease us beyond small talk and learn more about each other. No registration required. Come to one or come to all. Aimed at newer folks\, but not exclusive! 2nd Sunday of each month: January 11\, February 8\, March 8\, April 12\, May 10\, June 14. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/who-are-uu-series/2026-04-12/ LOCATION:Damon CATEGORIES:Membership,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20260327T160907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T205207Z UID:10002613-1775993400-1775997000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Opening: Congregational Art Show "Hope & Resistance in Difficult Times" DESCRIPTION:Our next Congregational Art Show\, Hope & Resistance in Difficult Times\, will run from April 12th through September 4th\, 2026. \nArtists and art enthusiasts – join us on Sunday\, April 12 at 11:30am for the show opening in the Parlor. All are welcome – light refreshments will be served. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/opening-congregational-art-show-hope-resistance-in-difficult-times/ CATEGORIES:Art,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20260402T141433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T144253Z UID:10002616-1775995200-1775998800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Front Corner Project Presentation and Conversations DESCRIPTION:The Parish Committee has established a committee to investigate rebuilding the front corner section of the church grounds to welcome the broader community\, honor Marta’s 16 years of service and reinforce our corner as an area of public witness. We will have a listening session on April 12nd from 12:00 to 1:00 in the Sanctuary to hear your ideas. We also hope to make this session available online. We will post prior design ideas on the rolling board in the vestry to jump start our discussion. You can also discuss your ideas with any of the members of our team: Allan Tosti\, Andrew Leonard\, Mark Wilke\, Phil Speare\, John Galantowicz\, Peggy Gardiner and Sanjay Newton. \nAll are welcome to come look at prospective plans\, share feedback\, and ask questions in the Sanctuary at noon on April 12. Stop by the congregational art show opening in the Parlor and then come learn about the plans for our front lawn. \nWe also encourage you to check out the plans and information posted on the folding screen in the Vestry – available starting March 29 and leading up to the information session and conversations on April 12. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/front-corner-project-presentation-and-conversations/ LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Church Business,Outdoors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T143901Z UID:10001972-1776096000-1776099600@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/2026-04-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T165725Z UID:10002096-1776103200-1776106800@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday In-Person Meditation DESCRIPTION:Looking for support for your meditation practice? Join us for 30 minutes of silent sitting. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.  Please drop in whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Meets Mondays 6:00-7:00pm in the Parlor. \nFor more information\, please email meditation@firstparish.info \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-in-person-meditation-2/2026-04-13/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163510Z UID:10002328-1776150000-1776153600@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/2026-04-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163402Z UID:10002276-1776243600-1776247200@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/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163439Z UID:10002225-1776326400-1776330000@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/2026-04-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230828T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T145538Z UID:10002030-1776340800-1776344400@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/2026-04-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T201500 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20251223T165939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180007Z UID:10002554-1776366000-1776370500@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/2026-04-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Membership,Spiritual Growth,Spotlight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T160942Z UID:10002159-1776589200-1776591000@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Sunday Zoom Meditation DESCRIPTION:Looking for support for your meditation practice? Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. \nFirst Parish’s Meditation Group has gone virtual!  Please join us whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required.  Click here to join on Zoom. \nSunday\, 9-9:30 a.m. \nThe facilitator will open with a short Loving Kindness (Metta) introduction and then ring the bell. \nWe will sit silently for 30 minutes\, until the bell is rung again.  Hope you can join us! \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/sunday-zoom-meditation/2026-04-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T145458Z UID:10002004-1776625200-1776630600@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/2026-04-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Virtual First Parish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20240108T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T143901Z UID:10001973-1776700800-1776704400@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/2026-04-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Ongoing Groups,Spirit Talks,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T165725Z UID:10002097-1776708000-1776711600@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Monday In-Person Meditation DESCRIPTION:Looking for support for your meditation practice? Join us for 30 minutes of silent sitting. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.  Please drop in whenever you like–no ongoing commitment required. Meets Mondays 6:00-7:00pm in the Parlor. \nFor more information\, please email meditation@firstparish.info \nBack to Events URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/monday-in-person-meditation-2/2026-04-20/ LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163510Z UID:10002329-1776754800-1776758400@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/2026-04-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20250625T150640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T150640Z UID:10002054-1776798000-1776803400@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. \nApril book selection TBD. \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-apr-2026/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Social Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T181609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163402Z UID:10002277-1776848400-1776852000@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/2026-04-22/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20230825T181819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T163439Z UID:10002226-1776931200-1776934800@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/2026-04-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Lectio Divina,Ongoing Groups,Star Adult RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20250627T165938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T142738Z UID:10002115-1776942000-1776945600@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-2025-2026/2026-04-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Ongoing Groups,Spiritual Growth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230040 CREATED:20260402T143120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T143120Z UID:10002617-1776967200-1776976200@www.firstparish.info SUMMARY:Film and Discussion: “Red Fever: The Indigenous Influence on Western Culture" DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch the documentary film “Red Fever: The Indigenous Influence on Western Culture” followed by discussion with featured film contributor Philip Deloria (Sioux Dakota)\, Author and Harvard University Professor of History. URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/film-and-discussion-red-fever-the-indigenous-influence-on-western-culture/ LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Indigenous Justice,Social Justice END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR