First Parish: People, Spirit, Justice
First Parish in Arlington, Massachusetts is a vibrant progressive religious community of more than 400 people. We are young, old, single, and families with kids, LBGTQ and more. We know Black Lives Matter. Whoever you are you are welcome!
Zoom Meeting ID: 709-203-530
Rev. Erica Richmond
Community
There are many ways to get involved, from joining a group to helping out in an event. As a result of the pandemic, we are currently a virtual community. We are committed to spiritual growth within ourselves, side by side companionship of one another and turning outward in our work in the world. With more than 400 adult members, 150 children and 50 youth, First Parish is bustling and committed community.
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Spirituality
We are religious seekers. We reject the idea of there being any one single path to truth and meaning. Many of us believe in a Presence that moves within and among us. All of us wonder and doubt. We stand within a centuries old tradition of religious reform, valuing love over law, curiosity over conformity, kindness over rigidity.
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New to First Parish?
The best way to get to know us is to join us for worship on Sunday mornings. With extraordinary music, prayers and sermons, we are called to be our better selves. During worship, children participate in our religious education program, which is the largest Unitarian Universalist program in New England. Everyday we strive to live out our faith through kindness, perseverance, hope and activism.
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Latest News
As the weather slowly warms up, vaccinations increase, and the COVID numbers start to go down, we’re… Read more »
First Parish’s Annual Meeting will again be on Zoom this year, happening on May 23, after the Servic… Read more »
Since 2008 the Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts, Inc., a Black Trans led non-profit organ… Read more »
