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Welcome, Rejoice & Come In

Welcome to First Parish Church! Whether  a guest, friend or member, you are warmly invited to step into our freshly-painted historic building in the center of Beverly. You will find a congregation rejoicing in a diversity of personal spiritual journeys, an outstanding music program, and a nurturing environment for all lifestyles. We seek to lift each others’ spirits through a strong sense of community, caring fellowship, rich educational opportunities for all ages, as well as service outreach.  Come and see what First Parish has to offer. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

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Visit by Religious Freedom Organization

Members and friends of First Parish Church in Beverly, Unitarian Universalist, were given the honor on October 23, of greeting and hearing from representatives of the International Association for Religious Freedom. Currently headquartered in Japan, the IARF sent 21 members to the United States to celebrate their long association with the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations.

The delegation made a point of visiting the graves of two past IARF presidents: Rev. Dana Greeley, past President of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, who reached out to Japan in 1960 to organize a Japanese Chapter of the IARF; and Natalie Gulbrandsen, a former Moderator of the same. Ms. Gulbrandsen was raised in Beverly, attended Beverly high school and is now buried in Central Cemetery. In honor of these ancestors, these travelers paid homage to these sites, and visited First Parish Church after the Sunday service on October 23.

The two groups exchanged greetings through an interpreter. Central to the visit was an address by one 80-year-old member of the delegation who is a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. She described her memories vividly and movingly of her loss of her whole family.

The experience of hearing a personal story of a survivor of the US bombing of Hiroshima was incredibly powerful, and carrying her message of peace is our responsibility. Remembering the European Holocaust has been vital to prevent future genocide. Remembering the 500,000 civilians killed by the US atomic bombs and subsequent radiation poisoning is likewise our duty.

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  • In Heaven and Earth

    Sun Jan 29, 2012

    “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio/Than are dreamt of in your philosophy,” Shakespeare’s Hamlet declares to us. The words counsel us to be humble, and always open to the possibility of new surprises. In this service on our on-going worship theme of Welcoming the Stranger, we will practice hospitality towards the unexpected things in life.

We invite you to consider using our space


for meetings, lectures, musical performances, weddings, memorials and other occasions. Our sanctuary space with its outstanding accoustics, accommodating 300 comfortably, is especially well suited for music. The first floor is accessible with a ramp leading to the rear entrance and a restroom adjacent to it.
Downstairs, Hale Hall is an excellent place for coffee-house style music, lectures, workshops, showers and other receptions. There are tables and chairs, with comfortable seating in the 60-100 person range, movable partitions a full kitchen and restrooms.
Combined Rental Rules and Application
Wedding Letter, Fees & Application

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First Parish Church

225 Cabot St

Beverly, MA 01915

978-922-3968

Office Hours: T-F, 9-1

office@firstparishbeverly.org

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