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What we are is God’s gift to us.  What we become is our gift to God. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~ ~ ~ Faith and spirituality are not just about attending church on Sunday mornings (or tuning in on Zoom);…

With our central location, proximity to Routes 95/128, parking and varied facilities, we offer a convenient, attractive, and comfortable venue for many kinds of events.  We have long made our spaces available to individuals and groups, particularly 501(c)3s. Our expectation…

Our program for children & youth consists of four age ranges:  Nursery care (birth to pre-K), Elementary Church School (K – 5th grade),  Middle School/Junior Youth Group (6th – 8th grade), and our High School Youth Group (Click here to…

Programs That Help Us Connect, Grow, and Serve Learn more about how to get involved at First Parish to connect with one another, grow your mind and spirit, and serve your community. First Parish is a self-governing church, which means…

Did you know that the 325-year history of First Parish is very closely linked to the history and founding of the town of Weston? Read on to learn more about a history that spans over three centuries: the founding of…

Statement as of January 2023: We are a church; a faith community. Because of our population, which has a relatively high proportion of at-risk people compared with the rest of the population, and because of our level of concern for…

Your wedding is a celebration of the love, the joy, and the faith you have found in each other. Whether you choose to have a large formal ceremony, or a small private one, it is a special time for you…

Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. — Plutarch (paraphrased) Our Approach to Religious Education Here at First Parish, we believe that religious and spiritual development works best when integrated and paced with…

If you are having any problems with this form, or if you have any questions or concerns regarding our church school program, please email Rev. Sarah Napoline or call the Church Office at 781-893-7798. We encourage you to fill the form…

If you are having any problems with this form, or if you have any questions or concerns regarding our church school program, please email Rev. Sarah Napoline or call the Church Office at 781-893-7798. We encourage you to fill the…

Introducing the All-Parish Read for 2023! The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness Join us in reading “The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.”  The authors, Dr. Robert Waldinger (MD)…

In 2023, a team of fifteen First Parishioners and local residents known as Weston Resettle Together began partnering with the International Institute of New England (IINE) and making preparations to support an immigrant family. Our team has collected furnishings and…

Overview In the spring of 2019, the First Parish Standing Committee convened a task force to begin the process of fulfilling the UUA requirements to become designated as a Welcoming Congregation. The COVID 19 pandemic slowed but did not stop…

Come, you who are blessed… for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…    (Mt. 25:34-35) With violence and unrest in Ukraine, Africa, Afghanistan, Syria,…

First Parish intentionally includes a variety of sources for our children’s religious education, and our program includes sessions on Unitarian Universalist principles, social & ethical lessons, and biblical history. Here are some resources that you can use with your children…

Join us for one of our offerings during Holy Week. Sit in quiet reflection on Good Friday, sing & rejoice at our Easter service, and enjoy the outdoors for a traditional Easter Egg Hunt. Come celebrate the rebirth of life…

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FIRST PARISH CHURCH IN WESTON in our 326th year as a congregation February 4th, 2024 * * * and our ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING held prior to the Annual Meeting Sunday, January 28th, 2024 Annual Meeting &…

  An international pandemic could not extinguish the magic of Christmas, and although our traditions may not be what they once were, we are incredibly grateful for any opportunity to safely gather together. Whether indoors or outdoors, each year we…

You’re invited to participate in our Virtual Worship Services! On this page, you will find readings posted for upcoming online worship services.  We use this page to share readings we are inviting people to record themselves and then send to…

There are times when we have needed to be physically distanced to protect the health and safety of our community, but we cannot be distanced from our yearning for wonder, hope, and inspiration. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,…

Adjacent to our church is a contemplative arbor garden available for the cremated remains of parishioners.  Accessible through the Church breezeway or through a garden gate, it is a special place for remembering our loved ones. We are all part…

9th – 10th Grade: Coming of Age (Covenanting) As our youth turn the corner to adolescence, we invite them to participate in Covenanting Class, our very popular coming-of-age program. Covenanting is intended to help young people think and speak about…

WELCOME TO FIRST PARISH WESTON We foster open hearts and minds and welcome people from different backgrounds and perspectives. As a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association, we practice a free-thinking and action-oriented faith. As an over 320-year old…

(The banner image for this web page reads “Shalom” in Hebrew, “Peace” in the English alphabet, and “Salaam” in Arabic. It is, in essence, a prayer: “Peace. Peace. Peace.”) First Parish believes that all life is sacred and all humans…