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, March 8, 2026 YouTube Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/BeR-w9rNAsg?feature=share
Spiritual Exercises
Spiritual practice is not that different from practicing an instrument or a part in a play. It is simple, best done often, and involves our whole bodies and minds in focus and attention. In this way, spirituality finds its way into our whole lives, not just the time we set aside for meditation or prayer. We turn to our spiritual practices in our prayers for peace in times of war. The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.
Service Music: We are excited to be welcoming back the Coriolis Winds trio to our sanctuary, to share music written by bassoonist Jim Kassal. His new work "Trio of Four Parts for Two Clarinets and Bassoon" was written specifically for First Unitarian, and this morning's performance will be the world premiere. Tim Antonelli will be our service musician.
Faith Development: This Sunday our Coming of Age class will be writing letters to their future selves. Our Soul Matters class will be supporting the organization Point of Pride by writing letters for trans folks in support and love.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Not Fear, But Kindness
Many people strive to be kind to others, even in difficult circumstances. Yet when we feel fear, it can be difficult to respond with open hearts to others' problems. We will explore how to overcome fear to connect with other people in kindness and compassion. The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.
Service Music: After getting snowed out in January, we are very happy to finally be welcoming the UUCW Choir and director Matt Johnsen to our sanctuary this Sunday for our annual choir exchange! We will be sharing pieces by Moses Hogan, a setting of the Emily Dickinson text "If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking" by Pepper Choplin, and "We Can Be Kind" by David Friedman. We are also excited that Bobby Buxton will be playing our prelude!
Faith Development: Our Coming of Age class will be exploring what it means to hold on to something and to let go. Our Soul Matters class will begin the theme of "paying attention" in all its forms. Come join us in Unity Hall after the service for the YRU2 talent show!
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Thy Will Be Done
We say these words in the Prayer of Jesus, perhaps without really thinking about them. This profound prayer reminds us to see the world as it is: not as we wish it to be, or are trying to will it to be. The present moment has its own reality, and peace comes when we understand and accept the world as it is. The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.
Faith Development: Our Coming of Age class will be exploring "the God question," while our Soul Matter class will participate in the GoBinday monthly yoga program.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Keep Awake
On this Palm Sunday, we will explore the power of keeping vigil, and keeping awake to our relationships and our world. Keeping awake can be keeping vigil when someone is ill, or remaining awake to the evils of the world so we can confront them. The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.
Faith Development: Our Coming of Age class will discuss the nature of life. Our Soul Matters class will continue exploring what it means to pay attention to what is around us.