Caring Hearts. Helping Hands. Open Minds.

Child playing the drums at a First Parish serviceFirst Parish Church is a religiously liberal and welcoming Unitarian Universalist spiritual community in the heart of Beverly, Massachusetts affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Our Vision is to be:

  • A community of lifelong learning and caring;
  • A recognized source of active support to the larger community; and
  • A strong and self-sustaining religious community.

Our Mission is to:

  • Welcome individuals and families who seek spiritual growth and nurturing;
  • Worship, celebrate, and learn together;
  • Respect each other and value our differences in a way that reflects the love, compassion, and openness of our faith; and
  • Strive to build a better community for all people.

We are a faith of caring hearts, helping hands, and open minds. To better understand who we are as Unitarian Universalists, we encourage you to explore what we believe. Then, come visit us this Sunday to learn more!