First Parish Northboro, Unitarian Universalist

40 Church Street, Northboro, Massachusetts

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.
-Phillip Hewett

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BELIEFS & WORSHIP

EVENTS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

HISTORY

OUR MINISTER

SERMONS

STAFF AND GOVERNANCE

CALENDAR & PROGRAMS

NEWSLETTER
The Perspective

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Unitarian Universalism

Our 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:

The inherent worth and dignity of every person;

Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;

Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;

A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;

The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;

The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;

Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

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 Services

Services 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.

YOU WILL FIND A SELECTION
OF
SUNDAY SERMONS HERE; SOME ARE AUDIO (MP3), SOME ARE TEXT.

Come as you are and be welcomed.

First Parish Unitarian Universalist
40 Church Street
Northboro, MA 01532 USA
Phone: (508) 393-6422
Fax: (508) 393-8938