Sunday Worship Services
Join us every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in our classic New England sanctuary for worship services. Our services engage the mind, body, heart and spirit with beautiful music, spiritual themes, stories for all ages, and time for contemplation and prayer. Children begin in the sanctuary with their families and then are excused for faith development programs which run concurrently. Nursery care is available for the youngest, and babies and children are always welcome to remain in the service with their caregivers.
You can also join us live online, or view any of our past services on our YouTube channel.
Worship Online
During our service, we share prayers from our community. If you have a prayer you wish to share during our service, you can fill out the form below, or complete a prayer card in the sanctuary.
Worship theme: Paying Attention
The spiritual life invites us to overcome fear, be present with each other, show kindness, and give up control. It welcomes us into an authentic way of being human, where we are open to the work of the holy in our lives, and focused on our deepest values. During this season of Lent, First Unitarian Church will explore themes of spiritual honesty and vulnerability in its worship services.
Sunday mornings 10:30AM
View past services, music, and children's stories on our YouTube channel
Sunday, April 5, 2026 YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p1sb5AP-BQ
The Resurrection and the Life
The gospel of Mark ends with Jesus' mother and other women witnessing an empty tomb, but no appearance of Jesus come back to life. The resurrection isn't missing; it lived on in those women and in Jesus' community, and the resurrection and the life live in us today. It lives in our joy in the face of fear; Jesus' mission is ours to continue. The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.
Service Music: Our Adult Choir will be singing pieces by Benjamin Britten and Margaret Sandresky, and our Children's Choir will be singing "Grow, Little Tree" by Andrea Ramsey. And we hope that you all will join in on our traditional choral benediction, Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" from the Messiah - anyone is welcome to sing, or to bring an orchestral instrument and play along!
Faith Development: Our middle school and high school youth groups will be hidings eggs and our 5th graders and below will be crafting! Please join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Development of Our Faith
Children and youth have always been an important part of the life of First Unitarian Church. This Sunday, we'll explore the history of First U's faith development programs during the service. At noon, there will be a summit on the current state of faith development open to all members and friends. The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.
Faith Development: Our Coming of Age class will be learning about Exploring Human Nature and our Soul Matters class will be exploring Embracing Possibility.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Nourishing Justice Makers
One of the ways we practice our faith is through working for justice in the world. We'll hear from members of the church about how their justice work has shaped their lives, and participate in a ritual to nourish us all for the long haul. The Rev. Sarah Stewart will lead the service with members of the church.
Faith Development: Our Coming of Age will be learning about Committing to Needs Greater Than Our Own and our Soul Matters class will continue exploring Embracing Possibility.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Grow Where You're Planted
An earth-themed worship service led by the Lay Worship Team.