First Parish of Sudbury | A Welcoming Unitarian Universalist Congregation (original) (raw)

Many Different Beliefs.
One Welcoming Community.

We invite you to join us on Sundays at 10 am!

Ignite Your Spirit, Nurture Your Values,
Join Our Community!

We are a diverse and welcoming Unitarian Universalist community of spiritual seekers; we strive to learn together as we celebrate life’s important moments and serve the larger community.

Join Us For Worship!

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Fear & Thriving

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 10:00 am

Join us for Sunday worship with Rev. Kathleen Hepler! In a few days the ghosts, witches, and skeletons will stream through our lives and threaten a trick if we don’t treat. It has me thinking about the place of fear in human life. Fear can protect us, manipulate us, be unworthy of our rapidly beating […]

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Coming Up in Religious Exploration

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Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 10:00 am

We will prepare for the Trunk or Treat event by decorating and playing some fun Halloween games!

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First Parish Events

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Holiday Gift Bags for Incarcerated Neighbors

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 9:30 am

Join us to make gift bags, coordinated by Concord Prison Outreach.

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Trunk or Treat... So Others Can Eat

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 11:30 am

Kids 10 and under are invited to join us for our Trunk or Treat So Others Can Eat!

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Samhain (Halloween)

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 12:00 am

Join us for a potluck celebration!

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Women's Alliance One-Day Retreat

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 9:00 am

We hope you can join us at the Harvard Unitarian Meetinghouse!

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Voices of Democracy Speaker Series: Eight Weeks in Ukraine - Resilience & Resistance

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Join us for a narrated slideshow with Tania Vitvitsky, President, Ukrainian Charitable Platform.

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One Heart Gathering

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Together we can make a difference! RSVP by Nov 5.

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Serving Justice & Love in the Wider World

As Unitarian Universalists, justice ministry—making a positive difference in our local and global communities—is a core function of our congregation. We strive to advocate for and support those who face injustice and to improve the world.

First Parish News

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FPS Demonstrates at No Kings Rally

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One Heart Gathering

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Lit Up in Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Meetinghouse Rentals

First Parish, a picturesque 18th-century church located in historic Sudbury Center, is the perfect venue for parties, meetings, weddings, dinners, reunions, concerts, recitals, and more! Featuring a large, serene Sanctuary; a spacious and light-filled Parish Hall with a renovated, fully-equipped, catering kitchen; a conference room with audio-visual equipment; a library, a cozy parlor with fireplace, and classroom spaces.

Sudbury Meetinghouse

Sudbury Meetinghouse’s mission is to advance the secular use of the First Parish of Sudbury’s historic 1797 Meetinghouse, support the preservation and improvement of its historic building, open the building to the community for public and private functions, and promote cultural events and educational programs. The Meetinghouse holds many concerts, lectures, and events, throughout the year.

Support First Parish

First Parish of Sudbury depends on the support of our congregants and friends to support our wide range of meaningful activities and help ensure the future of our congregation. Every gift, given from the heart, is deeply appreciated.