Welcome to First Parish

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.

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.

An ingathering, after a summertime break. Bring water to represent your summer experiences, and Rev. Danielle Di Bona will lead us in reflection and celebration of our first fall gathering in UU tradition, practicing the symbolic mingling of Water Communion.  

Autumn is a time to make an inner turn as nature makes a turn of its own. 

Our 1881 meetinghouse has undergone some restoration, and we invite you to see the building with new eyes. We welcome all to get to know this church home and everything it offers, both as a sacred space and a community resource. Bring gardening gloves — we will have an outdoor coffee hour while doing some cleanup in the Memorial Garden. Led by Michael McGowan.

A monthly workshop led by Rod Molleur, HeartMath® Certified Trainer
What if you could meet life’s stressful moments with a little more calm, a little more clarity, and a deeper connection to the person you want to be?
Join us for a warm and welcoming journey into heart coherence— a simple practice that can help you feel more centered within yourself and more present with the people around you. Each gathering will blend gentle teaching, personal reflection, meaningful conversation, and guided heart coherence practice.

Come exactly as you are. These practices are simple, welcoming, and available to people of all beliefs and backgrounds.

On hiatus for the summer months (normally Sundays at noon)

ICE OUT
First Parish Scituate is joining Indivisible Scituate and a broad coalition of groups across the country demanding accountability, honoring the lives lost, and making visible the human cost of ICE’s actions.
A core principle behind all ICE Out events is a commitment to nonviolent action and to civil disobedience. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values, and to act lawfully at these events.

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 on third Fridays 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.

Held on second Fridays, game nights are a longstanding tradition at First Parish, and great fun for all ages. 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; this takes place at hosts' homes. It’s a great time to meet up with other church members, and learn easy-to-do crafts (including protest projects!). You don’t need to be an artist or activist - 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.

Our Soup Group cooks up gallons of nutritious, delicious soups every couple of weeks that get delivered to our neighbors in the community via the Scituate Food Pantry — currently upwards of 300 families. This project is in collaboration with the Holly Hill Farm "Farm to Food Pantry" program.