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First Parish in Needham
Unitarian Universalist

Mailing Address:
23 Dedham Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
office: 781-444-0823

Minister: Rev. John Buehrens

Religious Education Director: Mark LaPointe

 

First Parish Energy Star Certificate

First Parish is the first house of worship in MA and only the 6th nationwide to receive the EPA's Energy Star designation for energy efficiency. Learn how we did it and check out our profile on the Energy Star website.

 

Online Covenant Discussion

Join an online conversation about
a possible First Parish covenant.
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Please join us for Sunday worship

Sunday, February 5

Lyceum at 9:15 am in the Parlor
Solidarity In Phoenix
Christian Schmidt

Worship at 10:30 in the Meetinghouse
CREATING THE FUTURE
Christian Schmidt, preaching

Children in services for first 15 minutes
followed by Children's Chapel,
then Religoius Education classes.

Youth Group meets at 7 pm in the Parlor

Details and upcoming services

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Our Vision Statement

First Parish in Needham strives to be a vibrant, open, inclusive congregation in which all are free to explore and grow spiritually and intellectually in a supportive and socially responsible community through inspirational worship, music and celebrations, religious education for all ages, social action outreach, opportunities for reflection, intergenerational and social activities.

Standing on the Side of Love logo

 

Find out more about the UUA's campaign
to counter the politics of fear & hate.

 

First Parish is
A WELCOMING
CONGREGATION
celebrating our GBLT
members & guests and
A GREEN SANCTUARY
committed to living
mindfully on this earth.

THE INTERIM MINISTER
Learn about the selection process

VOICES OF A LIBERAL FAITH
A 10-minute video intro to
Unitarian Universalism

THE FOURTH
CENTURY FUND
Announcement

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AUCTION
PHOTOS

FIRST PARISH
BOOK-OF-THE-YEAR

SUNDAY EVENING YOGA
Get the details

LIFE AT FIRST PARISH
PHOTOS
(password required)

VIRGINIA STRONG
MEMORIAL GARDEN

FACILITY RENTAL
Rent beautiful Parish Hall, our historic sanctuary, or other rooms. For details, see the Facilities Rental brochure.

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