Sermons from First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Massachusetts

Join us on Sunday morning for the Social Justice Committee’s annual Living our Faith Service. We will recognize and hear from three First Parish members about the good work they do in the world and how their faith calls them to action. We are thrilled this year to hear from Mary Cummings, Lori Kenschaft, and youth group member Samantha Rauh. Come hear from them and hear about ways each of us can get involved in justice initiatives at First Parish.

Join Rev. Erica Richmond for an important exploration of our congregation’s history. In the 18th century, some of the founding members of this congregation enslaved Africans kidnapped through the trans-Atlantic slave trade. It is rumored that enslaved people are buried in the Old Burying ground in unmarked graves, how might we acknowledge this painful history and honor what remains?

The Jewish New Year kicks off with the observance of Rosh Hashanah. On the Sunday before Rosh Hashanah Marta Flanagan considers what it takes for us to begin anew.

Let's continue to launch the new program year with community and cheer! Join Rev. Erica Richmond as she preaches on the power of mindfulness, looking at breath through Judaism, Buddhism, Black Lives Matter, and contemporary yoga practices. How might spiritual practices help each of us live more whole and authentic lives?

Creating rituals that engage all our senses, our bodies, and our connections with others.

Reflections on searching for meaning, supporting youth and YA communities, and workshopping my Unitarian Universalist elevator pitch.

Exploring the complexities of metamorphosis, in art and life, with an artist who paints her own body to become different creatures.