Each of us has worth and dignity. As Unitarian Universalists, we welcome persons of all sexual orientation, gender and its expression, religious background, marital status, family structure, age, mental and physical health and ability, racial and cultural identity or background, and educational and socioeconomic status. We value diversity and see it as a spiritual gift. All may share in the fellowship and leadership, blessings and joys of our congregation's life.
All of who you are is sacred.
All of who you are is welcome.
All of who you are is sacred.
All of who you are is welcome.
Join us for Sunday services at 10:30 am Join us for the service at 10:30 am, for the religious education program for kids (soon after the service begins), and for coffee hour and fellowship afterwards. Everyone is welcome — you need not be a member, you need not recite a creed. Simply bring your whole self, as you are!
First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Scituate MA is a vibrant, inclusive community of faith. We are a non-credal church stressing love, service, and religious freedom. ("Liberal" means 'free' in its theologic sense, in that your religion is about how you live, not what you believe.) Grounded in our Unitarian Universalist principles and purposes, we affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and we support each individual's unique search for truth and meaning.
Where are you on your spiritual journey? Wherever you are, we're curious to meet you. Join us in exploring “the big questions” and cultivating ways to live the answers amidst today’s modern challenges. Our congregation seeks ways to build community, guide our children, deepen spiritually, and to make a positive difference in the world.
Where are you on your spiritual journey? Wherever you are, we're curious to meet you. Join us in exploring “the big questions” and cultivating ways to live the answers amidst today’s modern challenges. Our congregation seeks ways to build community, guide our children, deepen spiritually, and to make a positive difference in the world.
Youth program
Registration is open for the 2024-25 childrens' and youth Religious Education (RE) programs.
Registration is open for the 2024-25 childrens' and youth Religious Education (RE) programs.
Choir
Our choir rehearses each Sunday from 9:00 -10:00 am in the sanctuary. Anyone in 7th grade or older is welcome to join us.
Our choir rehearses each Sunday from 9:00 -10:00 am in the sanctuary. Anyone in 7th grade or older is welcome to join us.
Our interim minister: We welcome the Rev. Erin Splaine (she/her) as our Interim minister through 2025.
Nov. Special Collection:
This month’s Social Justice Collection will be donated to the UUA Disaster Relief Fund, which is currently funding grants to UU congregations affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton. for one or more of these purposes: (a) repair of their buildings and grounds; (b) assistance for members of their congregation that have suffered a loss; (c) assistance to people within their larger community who have suffered a loss because of the disaster, with emphasis on aiding those who don’t have easy access to other funding sources.
Schedule of services
November's theme is Courage
Sunday, Nov. 3 Music Sunday: Celebrating Democracy
Daylight Savings Time ends!
Music Director Beth Dubuisson leading.
A program of poetry and song: The choral anthem will be May We Build Democrary by UU composer Dave Coldren; Siyahamba, a South African freedom song; the congregation will sing Vote Your Dream by Amanda Udis-Kessler.
Music Director Beth Dubuisson leading.
A program of poetry and song: The choral anthem will be May We Build Democrary by UU composer Dave Coldren; Siyahamba, a South African freedom song; the congregation will sing Vote Your Dream by Amanda Udis-Kessler.
Sunday, Nov. 10 Reflection
Rev Erin Splaine and Beth Bubuisson leading.
The choir has the week off. Music will be themes from Americana.
The choir has the week off. Music will be themes from Americana.
Sunday, Nov. 17 Courage
Rev. Erin Splaine preaching.
The choral anthem will be The Fire of Commitment.
The choral anthem will be The Fire of Commitment.
Sunday, Nov 24 Transgender Day of Remembrance
Rev. Erin Splaine preaching.
Our worship service will honor Transgender Day of Remembrance, celebrated annually to commemorate the transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals who were killed in the past year solely because of their gender identity.
Our worship service will honor Transgender Day of Remembrance, celebrated annually to commemorate the transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals who were killed in the past year solely because of their gender identity.
Parish Events
Parish activities are detailed in each weekly newsletter
Social Justice Activities
Get involved with the Social Justice Committee's initiatives with after-service activities like Get Out The Vote postcard-writing, or evening documentary showings. Check the newsletter for parish activities as well as community events and online workshops.
Game Night
Game nights are great fun for all ages. Watch the newsletter for future dates (and consider hosting a night!) People bring board games, cards, tile games, and puzzles. Play, teach, or just come hang out. Oh, and there's pizza!
Fididdlers Crafting Group
The (historic!) Fididdlers crafting group invites you to join us Wednesday nights from 7-9 pm starting in September for Snowflake Fair crafting projects and personal projects. It’s a great time to meet with other church members, join in stimulating conversation, and learn easy-to-do crafts. You don’t need to be crafty - everything is very simple and we have all the supplies needed.
Check the newsletter for see who is hosting, or to see what donated materials you could supply.
Check the newsletter for see who is hosting, or to see what donated materials you could supply.
Jam & Jelly Workshops
Learn how to can jams and jellies for the Snowflake Fair fundraiser with the experts from our very own Grandma's Kitchen — canning is not hard to learn but Grandma's wisdom will help you source and improvise so your own homemade preserves turn out just right. Age 15 and up. All materials supplied.