First Parish Northboro, Unitarian Universalist40 Church Street, Northboro, Massachusetts |
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Our Beliefs and Worship Services"The bond of unity in a church is not a shared belief but a shared worship. Worship (worth-ship) is an act of reverence for what is regarded as of great or supreme worth. In the ultimate analysis, this is but another way of capturing the real meaning of love... Worship in a Unitarian setting becomes a shared act of celebration expressing our love for things of worth - those values by which and for which we live, in whatever picture-language they may be symbolized.
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Unitarian UniversalismOur religious heritage speaks of both reason and intuition as sources of our beliefs. We support the unique spiritual journeys of all people. Our faith is clearly rooted in liberal Jewish and Christian traditions, yet we find deep wisdom in the rich variety of religious and humanistic traditions from around the world. We find insight in science, culture, and literature, as well. Our members and friends include people with Western, Eastern, and secular faith traditions. Our living tradition is one of liberty and justice. We claim personal freedom in religious practice and expression, as well as freedom to advance our mission in the world. As Unitarian Universalists, we covenant to affirm and promote: More information about Unitarian Universalism is available at the websites of the Unitarian Universalist Association or the Clara Barton District of Unitarian Universalist Congregations. Weekly ServicesServices start at 10:30 AM. Each service lasts for approximately one hour. Services begin with the lighting of our chalice. They include spiritual readings, singing of hymns, and performances by our choir or musicians within our community, as well as a sermon by our minister on a relevant-to-life topic. Our community has a long tradition of lay leadership. Every service includes an opportunity for members and friends to share joys and concerns with each other, and many services include open dialogue. In addition, each month, one service is led by a member or friend of First Parish or other community member. Dress ranges from business casual to completely casual with everything in the middle. Children are welcome to attend the service or go across the walk to Parish Hall for Religious Education classes or childcare in our nursery. Coffee, tea, light snacks, and conversation follow each service. Visitors, members, and friends are encouraged to attend and know each other better. |
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First Parish Unitarian Universalist 40 Church Street Northboro, MA 01532 USA Phone: (508) 393-6422 Fax: (508) 393-8938 Copyright 2005-2012 First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist |
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