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.
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Sunday services resume on September 8th at 10:30 am Our regular church year runs from September to June — we're ready to come back to church! 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.
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.
Sept. Special Collection:
This month’s Social Justice Collection will be donated to the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA). MIRA’s mission is to convene, serve, and organize together with its members, community leaders, and allies for the advancement of all immigrants and refugees across the Commonwealth and beyond, for the well-being of our communities.
Public Events at First Parish
Saturday, Oct 26 Pop-Up Art Gallery
(3 - 6 pm)
Calling all Artists and Art Enthusiasts!! Save the Date for the First Parish's second pop-up art gallery!
Watercolors and other works of beloved church member Kay Shaw will be for sale, to support the work of the church, as well as other pieces from church members' collections. Come to browse and enjoy some music and light refreshments.
Watercolors and other works of beloved church member Kay Shaw will be for sale, to support the work of the church, as well as other pieces from church members' collections. Come to browse and enjoy some music and light refreshments.
Blue Boat Coffeehouse September date tbd
See you again soon! Anybody wishing to perform, please email Ken.
The Blue Boat Coffeehouse provides a fun, family-friendly, safe and sober evening out for the whole community, while raising funds and awareness for a local non-profit organization.
The Blue Boat Coffeehouse provides a fun, family-friendly, safe and sober evening out for the whole community, while raising funds and awareness for a local non-profit organization.
Our interim minister: We welcome the Rev. Erin Splaine (she/her) as our Interim minister through 2025.
Schedule of services
Sunday, Sept 29
Rev. Erin Splaine preaching. Micah M., a Scituate High School student, will play the piano for the service.
Sunday, Sept 22
Rev. Erin Splaine preaching. The choral anthem will be Draw the Circle Wide by Gordon Light and Mark Miller.
Sunday, Sept 15
Rev. Erin Splaine preaching. The choral anthem will be More Than Welcome Here by Bryan Sirchio and Richard Colligan (the chorus:
"More than welcome here, this is home, we belong!")
"More than welcome here, this is home, we belong!")
Sunday, Sept 8 Return to Church: Water Ceremony & Blessing of the Backpacks
Our service will celebrate our coming together, be a blessing of the backpacks, and include a special water ceremony. Whether you will be in the Sanctuary or online, please bring a small amount of water that represents an important moment from your summer and be prepared to write a sentence or two about the meaning the water holds for you. Also bring your backpack, or computer bag, or whatever symbolizes the work of the season for you.
The choral anthem will be The Water Remembers by Jason Shelton.
The choral anthem will be The Water Remembers by Jason Shelton.
Parish events
These and other parish activities are detailed in the weekly newsletters
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 monthly listings.
Game Night
Game nights are back! Watch the newsletter for future dates (and consider hosting a night!) Bring a board game or two to share or a pack of cards. All ages!!
Fiddidlers 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.