Welcome to First Parish

First Parish Church welcomes our new minister, Jonathan W. Pierce 

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.

On September 7, our first Sunday of the church year, the plate will go to the James P Harrington Organization (JPH) at Ferry Hill in Marshfield, MA.
JPH is a nurturing and inclusive community of wellness, healing, and transformation. They deliver alternative holistic community programs and resources that are accessible and equitable to all for better community well-being.
How to Give:

• Via FPUU
• Direct to the JPH Donations page

Join us for our 10:30 service, 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.

We return to church after the summer hiatus to exciting changes: We have both a new minister (Jonathan Pierce) and a new Music Director (Danica Buckley). Whether you are looking for a new church, or curious about Jonathan's new spiritual community here, or ready to return to the renewed energy of First Parish, we welcome you!  

Jonathan Pierce preaching.

Jonathan Pierce preaching.

Jonathan Pierce preaching.

On First Parish UU's front lawn. Bring a friend!
Accessibilty best from the Senior Center to the sidewalk opposite the church.

The Scituate Unity Network (SUN) is sponsoring a luminary walk to show how love and solidarity strengthen our community and light the way.

6:00 pm Luminaria Decorating here at First Parish in the Sloop Room. Refreshments will be served.
Followed by a walk to Lawson Town Common for readings and singing with musical accompaniment.

First Parish is a member of The Scituate Unity Network (SUN), a family of Scituate community members and organizations connected by the purposes of unity and equity for all. It includes St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, South Shore Pride, the Democratic Town Committee, STRIDE, Scituate Public Schools District LIT Committee (Love, Inclusion & Trust), and other groups.

Blue Boat has a full schedule for 2025 with both our traditional coffeehouse format, and a new 'Blue Boat Presents' concert series.  Full details on the Blue Boat page.

Oct 4 2025 — Traditional coffeehouse: with featured performer Birch Swart
Nov 22 2025 — Blue Boat Presents: Sarah Blacker & The Light
Mar 14, 2026 — Traditional coffeehouse, with featured performer Abigail Vail
June 20, 2026— Blue Boat Presents: Bikini Whale (B-52s tribute)

Since 2016, First Parish's Blue Boat Coffeehouse has been highlighting the incredible talent of local South Shore adults and youth. It provides a fun, family-friendly, safe and sober Saturday evening out for the whole community, while raising funds and awareness for local non-profit organizations. The shows are free and open to the public.

Get involved with the Social Justice Committee's initiatives. Plan or attend activities at church or in the larger community that advocate, educate, and serve the causes of justice and democracy. Check the newsletter for resources, parish activities, community events, and online workshops.

Acting Out Together meets monthly to read a good play together, and discuss the interesting issues it raises. The best dramas are built on difficult human problems. In the spirit of our church's commitment to social justice, we want to offer interactive dramatic reading as a way for all of us to engage with dilemmas that resonate with our own lives--in community, nation, and world.

Game nights are a longstanding tradition at First Parish, and 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!

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.

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.