Dear First Parish members and friends, We’re excited to invite you to be part of Watertown Welcomes All—a community-driven Safe Space Project led by World In Watertown and the Watertown Human Rights Commission. Together, we’re working to build a network of local businesses that proudly stand for inclusion, safety, and respect for all people. Here’s where you come in. We’re looking for volunteers to visit their favorite neighborhood shops, cafes, and businesses to introduce the Safe Space...
Announcements
Friends and Members of The First Parish of Watertown are invited to the ordination of Kyle M. Belmont on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4 PM
Please RSVP The ordination of Kyle M. Belmont is co-hosted by the First Church in Belmont and the First Parish of Watertown with the ordination service taking place at the First Church in Belmont. Location The First Church in Belmont is located at 404 Concord Avenue in Belmont, MA. Parking/Transportation Parking is available in a few locations. The First Church in Belmont has a small lot next to its church building. There is on street parking on Concord Avenue on either side of the street. And...
Annual Meeting Warrant – April 26, 2026
The First Parish of Watertown, Unitarian Universalist Warrant for 395th Annual Meeting _______ To: Kate Hanson Plass, Clerk of the First Parish of Watertown, Greetings: You are hereby requested to notify and warn the legal members of the First Parish of Watertown to meet in the meeting house or virtually SUNDAY, THE 26th DAY OF APRIL, 2026 after the service, to act on the following articles, viz: Article 1 Reports. To receive the reports of: the Minister; the Treasurer; the President of the...
HRW Benefit Concert – A Night of Song featuring tenor David Rivera Bozon
A NIGHT OF SONG for a good cause is the title of the Benefit Concert sponsored by the Helen Robinson Wright Charitable Fund this coming Saturday, March 21st at 7 pm in our own church sanctuary. The featured artist is David Rivera Bozon, a tenor singer with pianist Hector Vargas, both from Colombia. Repertory will include Classical, Broadway and Popular hits. Suggested donation is $30, $20 for students. All monies collected will be used to help those in need in Watertown. If you cannot attend,...
Donation Drive for the Refugee Center at Boston Medical Center
Hygiene items and clothing donation for the Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights at Boston Medical Center - Donations will be collected in-person by Elisa Portz at the Deck the Halls event on Saturday, December 6th We will be collecting personal hygiene items, professional attire for men and women and children's clothes. Please see the list of requested items below: Hygiene items: Shampoo and conditioner Soap or body wash Body lotion Deodorant (men’s and women’s) Toothbrushes,...
Seeking a Nursery Care Assistant
We are looking to hire up to two nursery caregivers at FPW who will be responsible for looking after our very youngest on Sunday mornings during worship services. Here is the nursery care assistant job description to learn more. If you know someone who might be interested in this position, please share the job description with them. Cover letters and resumes should be sent to Kyle Belmont, Director of Faith Exploration, at faith-exploration@fpwatertown.org.
Special Congregational Meeting This Sunday, October 5
This is a reminder of a very important congregational meeting to consider requests from the Building and Grounds Committee to fund several major capital projects, as well as to consider certain budget changes proposed by the Finance Committee.
From our new Director of Faith Exploration
Dear FPW,
As your incoming Director of Faith Exploration, I have recently had the opportunity to meet more and more people from your church. I am so grateful for these moments to begin learning about the stories you carry, the futures you imagine, and the many threads that hold you as a community.
Grappling With Our History Work Group: An Introduction
In recent years First Parish has engaged in efforts to better understand, acknowledge, and take actions regarding both the positive and negative impacts our congregation has had in shaping Watertown and the wider community over the past four centuries. In 2021-22 The Eighth Principle Task Force educated and guided our congregation to unanimously vote to adopt it: “We, the member congregations of the UUA, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build...
Spring Donation Drive to the Refugee Women’s Health Clinic at Boston Medical Center
Please consider bringing in gently used or new baby clothes and other baby items to donate for the Refugee Women's Health Clinic at Boston Medical Center. The RWHC sees immigrant and refugee perinatal women for their OBGYN visits, case management, and social services. We will be collecting donations on Sunday April 27th and Sunday May 4th. Please see the list of donation requests: Light blankets Diapers (all sizes) Bottles Formula Baby hygiene kits Wet wipes (or reusable cloth option) Baby...