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First Parish of Norwell offers individual freedom of belief within our caring community. Join us as we learn and grow together and contribute to a more just world.

How is this church different from others?

As Unitarian Universalists, we are about deeds, not creeds. When we say that we are a community where “love works” we mean that our actions are our prayer. We are also a group of theologically diverse people. Some of us do not believe in a higher power, others do. Some of us connect to the eternal through nature or personal relationships, others through scripture. We come together to explore questions about the eternal together, in a supportive covenantal space and then we take our work out beyond our doors to build a just world.

If you would like to join us, we would welcome you among us and would offer you our love and support in the religious quest that has no end.

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SERMON TOPICS & DATES

Welcome to 2026! Our January worship theme is Beloved Community. We hope you will join us one or all of the Sundays to explore together how we live into beloved community at FPNUU in this moment. Beloved community is a term that was coined by philosopher Josiah Royce and made popular by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The theory or practice of beloved community begins with the self (cultivating kindness and love), expands to community (through honest dialogue, shared ritual and taking action) and ultimately moves to systemic change (addressing challenges such as income inequality and discrimination). Each week we will create space for individual and communal exploration of beloved community, learn embodied practices for centering and imagine ways our congregation could be part of addressing systemic change in the South Shore. 

  • Sunday, January 4- "Grounding in Community"

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  • Art and Inspiration on Friday, January 9 at 3pm

    Our Art and Inspiration group in January will be a visit to the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton.

  • "Get to Know UUs,” a new member/visitor series on Sunday, January 11

    Our next gathering for new members/visitors is Sunday, January 11. These gatherings sponsored by our Membership Committee happen monthly in Fogg Parlor at 11:30am & provide a way for new and longtime members, friends and visitors to meet leaders in our congregation, learn what we are up to and how you can get involved. Our January gathering is centered on Music & Worship as well as The James Library and Center for the Arts. Join UUs!

  • Blood Drive on Friday, January 30 from 12-5pm

    The Red Cross is in need of blood now more than ever because seasonal activities, holiday planning, inclement weather and cold and flu season have prevented people from giving blood in December. Help them replenish their supply and SAVE LIVES by donating at our blood drive.


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  • “When I needed food or rides to treatments, when I was ill or if my husband or son needed assistance, there was always someone from the church who stepped in with what I needed. Friendship and help are two things First Parish does particularly well”

    Prue Miller

  • “We wanted our children to hear our views about equality and social responsibility reinforced by an institution that echoes our family’s values. I love that they’ve gotten a background in many world religions and feel empowered to choose their own beliefs. This knowledge of world religions will also help them in their studies of the humanities as well. Their First Parish experience has prepared them to think for themselves”

    Amanda Adams

  • “After moving to the South Shore, our family decided First Parish Norwell would provide a good experience consistent with my Humanist/Atheist beliefs as well as my wife’s more traditional Christian worldviews. We have greatly enjoyed the friends we have met and the numerous activities of the Parish. I have enjoyed being a member of the choir since I arrived at FPN. I also greatly appreciate, and like participating in First Parish Community dinners and chairing the climate justice working group. I find meaning in these projects as well as the other important work of the First Parish Service Committee.”

    Bernie Gardner