Welcome to First Parish!

It's always a pleasure to see new faces on Sunday. Whether you've been coming for a few weeks or are planning on joining us for the first time next Sunday, you might want to take a moment to look over our New Members page, to find out more about us.

Services
Services are held every Sunday, starting at 10:00 and running until 11:30. Following the service there is an informal "Coffee and Friendship Hour", which is an excellent time to meet and chat with other members of the congregation. If you're coming to First Parish for the first time you might want to glance at our directions page, so that you'll have no trouble finding us, check a note on elements of our services written in January 2006, by our Assistant Minister, Carlton Smith, or see a list of upcoming services and current "order of service".

A Welcoming Congregation
First Parish Church is a proud member of the UU Association's "Welcoming Congregation" program, which means we are committed to providing a warm and open environment to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. For further information on this program please visit the UUA's Welcoming Congregation page.

Religious Education
First Parish has a vibrant religious education program. Tina Schultz, Director of Religious Education, works with the Religious Education and supports team of volunteer teachers from within the congregation. Adult programs respond to congregational interests and are led by both professional staff and persons within the congregation.

Church Membership
Have you been coming to First Parish for a while now, and feel ready to take the next step? Speak to one of our ministerial staff and let them know you'd like to become a church member. If you're new to Unitarian Universalism, you'll be encouraged to take the "Introduction to Unitarian Universalism" course offered frequently at the church. Of course, signing the membership book implies a commitment to the basic principles Unitarian Universalism, as well as to our church and the larger community here at First Parish.

Volunteer
Perhaps one of the best ways to become a part of the First Parish community is to volunteer to serve on one of our many committees or to teach in our Religious Education program. Not only will you have the satisfaction of helping the church, but it's a great way to meet people with similar interests. For more information, see our "Helping Out" section for ways you can help as an individual volunteer and through groups and committees.

Additional Information from the Membership Committee
Download a newcomer's card to complete and return at church to let First Parish know more about you and your interests.