Welcome!
We welcome you to join us in worship, programs, and community, regardless of your faith tradition, race, gender, or family structure.
Worship Services
September 13 | 10:30am
Water Communion Worship
with Revs. Sophia and Kyle, Charlyn Bethell, Missy Shay, Morris Sullivan, and Guy Urban.
We begin our church year through the gathering, blessing, and communing of waters. We will hear the story of this ritual, sing songs of coming home to ourselves and one another, and listen to the silent stirrings of our hearts as we mark the beginning of a new rhythm together. Bring water with you if you’d like, but don’t worry–we will have some here too. Slow down, come to church, bring a friend, be renewed. See you on Sunday!
September 20: Rev. Sophia preaching.
Our church year’s theme is Living Our Faith, which this service will explore. Let’s make a good beginning together!
All are welcome! We offer in person services that are also streamed via Zoom. Masks are welcome but not required. If you would like the Zoom link for the service, please contact welcome@fpwatertown.org by noon on Friday.
Our Faith
As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm the inherent worth of all people and embrace the free search for truth without a creed.
Our Minister
Rev. Sophia Lyons is the 30th settled minister of First Parish Watertown.
Our History
The First Parish of Watertown, established in 1630, is one of the oldest parishes in the United States.
In Our Own Words
FPW is a gentle, caring community where I learn and grow. It’s also a place that appreciates what I have to give.
When I first came to this church I received a strong message of grace, which was defined by a church leader in this way: “your presence is sacred and it is enough.” Wow. What a powerful difference that makes.
Learning
Faith is a lifelong learning experience. Our Religious Education program promotes children’s individual religious exploration in a loving environment. Adult Programs bring religious education to the grownups.
Justice
We commit to being a force for social change in our congregation, our town, and the world. We support anti-racism work, speak out for immigrant rights, fight for climate justice, and welcome and celebrate LGBTQiA+ people.
Connection
Join our community at social events and in shared-interest groups! In times of need, our minister provides pastoral care. This community is sustained by our gifts of time and money.
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