Sunday Worship Services
Join us every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in our classic New England sanctuary for worship services. Our services engage the mind, body, heart and spirit with beautiful music, spiritual themes, stories for all ages, and time for contemplation and prayer. Children begin in the sanctuary with their families and then are excused for faith development programs which run concurrently. Nursery care is available for the youngest, and babies and children are always welcome to remain in the service with their caregivers.
You can also join us live online, or view any of our past services on our YouTube channel.
Worship Online
During our service, we share prayers from our community. If you have a prayer you wish to share during our service, you can fill out the form below, or complete a prayer card in the sanctuary.
Worship theme: Paying Attention
The spiritual life invites us to overcome fear, be present with each other, show kindness, and give up control. It welcomes us into an authentic way of being human, where we are open to the work of the holy in our lives, and focused on our deepest values. During this season of Lent, First Unitarian Church will explore themes of spiritual honesty and vulnerability in its worship services.
Sunday mornings 10:30AM
View past services, music, and children's stories on our YouTube channel
Sunday, March 1, 2026 YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-2eLWKqB2M&list=PLkSw4AhBYn6W5CJ_O6mMMxLNDN6Cvk-2a&index=1&pp=iAQBsAgC
For Such a Time As This: A Purim Play
We will retell the Biblical story of Queen Esther in a Purim Play for all ages. Come hear of Esther's bravery in standing up to unjust wealth and power. Our service will be led by the Rev. Sarah Stewart, and leaders, children and youth from our Faith Development program.
Service Music: Our combined choirs will be singing "Chag Purim" today in the service (complete with groggers!) And our adult choir will be singing the Ladino song "Esta Noche de Purim." We are also delighted to be welcoming the Kourt Hill Klezmer band back to the sanctuary to celebrate Purim with us. James Haupt will be on piano.
Faith Development: This Sunday our Purim Service will be an all ages service - it is sure to be a fun time! Our nursery will be open.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Spiritual Exercises
Spiritual practice is not that different from practicing an instrument or a part in a play. It is simple, best done often, and involves our whole bodies and minds in focus and attention. In this way, spirituality finds its way into our whole lives, not just the time we set aside for meditation or prayer. The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.
Service Music: We are excited to be welcoming back the Coriolis Winds trio to our sanctuary, to share music written by bassoonist Jim Kassal. His new work "Trio of Four Parts for Two Clarinets and Bassoon" was written specifically for First Unitarian. Tim Antonelli will be our service musician.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Not Fear, But Kindness
Many people strive to be kind to others, even in difficult circumstances. Yet when we feel fear, it can be difficult to respond with open hearts to others' problems. We will explore how to overcome fear to connect with other people in kindness and compassion. The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Thy Will Be Done
We say these words in the Prayer of Jesus, perhaps without really thinking about them. This profound prayer reminds us to see the world as it is: not as we wish it to be, or are trying to will it to be. The present moment has its own reality, and peace comes when we understand and accept the world as it is. The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Keep Awake
On this Palm Sunday, we will explore the power of keeping vigil, and keeping awake to our relationships and our world. Keeping awake can be keeping vigil when someone is ill, or remaining awake to the evils of the world so we can confront them. The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.