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choir singing on steps wearing gold stoles
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two families with babies stand on stairs in a ceremony, surrounded by young children and youth
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Welcome!

We welcome you to join us in worship, programs, and community, regardless of your faith tradition, race, gender, or family structure.

Multi-platform worship offers in-person worship with safety protocols and is live-streamed online – join us!

Worship Services

Worship Service

Sunday June 04, 2023
10:30AM - 12:00PM

All are welcome! We offer in person services (masks suggested) that are also streamed via Zoom. If you would like the Zoom link for the service, please contact office@fpwatertown.org by noon on Friday. 

 

Virtual Church
Music & Choir
Past Sermons

Our Faith

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As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm the inherent worth of all people and embrace the free search for truth without a creed.

Our Faith

Our Minister

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Rev. Sophia Lyons is the 30th settled minister of First Parish Watertown.

Meet the Staff

Our History

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The First Parish of Watertown, established in 1630, is one of the oldest parishes in the United States.

Our History

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.

K.W.

These Zoom services mean so much to me at this difficult time… it’s good enough that I remember I’m part of this community.  It’s a lifeline during the pandemic.

L.B.

We’re a small church that acts big.  We have some very energetic people who can do a lot.

Anon.

Learning

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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.

Learn with Us

Justice

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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.

Act with Us

Connection

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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.

Connect with Us

Stay Informed about First Parish

What's Happening

Read articles including news, updates, and reflections from our minister, staff, committees, and members.

Weekly Newsletter

Stay informed about upcoming worship and events by subscribing to the Arbella, our weekly email newsletter.

Member Directory

Members can log in to our Breeze directory to find contact information, view their pledge, and manage volunteer roles.

Church Calendar

Check out our church calendar of upcoming services, committee meetings, and events.