First Parish Unitarian Universalist Chelmsford

04/23/2026

The Green Committee invites you to join us this Sunday, April 26, for a special Earth Day Service (10am) and Fair (11am) at First Parish! During worship, we’ll welcome David Butz, a UU and member of Eco-Nuclear Solutions, who will help us explore climate solutions through a presentation on nuclear energy.

After the service, stay for our Earth Day Fair, where you can visit tables focused on practical, hope-filled ways to care for our planet and one another. Topics will include greener homes (solar, heat pumps, EVs, induction cooking), recycling and composting, clean household products, plant-forward living, native and pollinator-friendly gardening, Homegrown National Park, youth activities, and the work of our Green Committee and community partners like Mill City Grows and Merrimack River Watershed Commission.

Come learn, connect, and discover everyday actions we can take together for a healthier, more sustainable future.

04/23/2026

Membership Recognition Celebration May 3rd! 10am Worship Service Afterward, please join us for cupcakes during Social Hour! Thank you to all FPCC Members and Friends…for your Dedication to our beloved First Parish Community with your... Time, Talent, Treasure and Love! ~Membership-Hospitality Committee~

03/27/2026

Intentional UU Sessions begin April 12th, 2026, 1pm to 3pm
1st Introductory Session "Worship & YoUU!"
Led by Rev. Ellen Rowse-Spero
Intentional UU is a series of monthly sessions to explore, discover and yes - learn, and live being a Unitarian Universalist …Intentionally.
Please RSVP:[email protected]
Attendance to all sessions is optional…
UU's are part of this living tradition. Through it, we become whole, and through us, our tradition becomes whole.

03/26/2026

Have you heard? The First Parish Annual Auction is here!

The online auction is active NOW! Visit https://auction2026fpchelmsford.auctria.events to register and bid until 9pm on Friday March 27th.

The live & silent auction will take place this Saturday, March 28th after the 5pm pre-auction potluck.

03/20/2026

03/20/2026

Church Council- Meet & Greet; March 22nd - 11:15 to 12:noon
Attention Please… Committee Chair (rep)/Team/FPCC Groups
Drop in- the Open Chapel: Q/A, Communicate, Inform, Suggest
The Church Council has been in hiatus for the past few years.
The purpose of this Meet & Greet is so we can all be on the 'same page' to Reengage, Communicate, Share, Gather Information & establish regular Church Council Meeting Dates *
What is the Church Council?
• Church Council is made up of Representative of Committee/Team/FPCC Groups
• Representatives share member and Committee/Team/FPCC Group needs
• Communicate, Review, Update Current Activities
• Promote Committee/Team Affairs, e.g. Volunteer Team/Committee Fair
• Offer trainings reinforcing communication, governance and congregational structure
• Maintain Church Event Calendar Updated and Accessible
• Review and Approval of Faith in Action Grants
• And…

03/11/2026

First Parish of Chelmsford is seeking a Music Director - please visit this link: https://www.uuchelmsford.org/music-director/ for info, and please share with anyone who might be interested! Thank you!

12/14/2025

The Mitten Tree Tradition continues at FPCC!
Cold Hands, Need warm Hearts… to care for them!
It's been a tradition at First Parish, to collect warm mittens, socks, hats, scarves, and other small items of clothing for those in need.
Donations accepted from December 7th until January 4th
We invite you and friends to please knit, crochet, sew or buy winter accessories. Please place them on the Mitten Tree in the Vestry.
Thank you for your generosity! Thank yoUU for letting the world know UU’s care!
Hope, Joy, Peace, Love are Charity- are all gifts that bless hearts!

12/01/2025

Oh Joy! The Holidays!
Lets enjoy the Holidays with family, friends, visitors, newcomers, old timers and YoUU!
First Parish UU Chelmsford Advent Evening Services Sundays at 6pm
 November 30th - Hope!
Chapel Open for Silent Reflective Prayer. You are welcome to come in, light a candle and write a note/reflection about Hope/Your Hopes.
 December 7th - JOY!
For this evening service the First Parish Chapel open & filled with Joy during the Town’s Holiday Festivities as a place to retreat in joyful reflective repose. Arts & Crafts in the Chapel…
 December 14th - Peace…
Pizza! & Cookie Potluck-We hope everyone who can, brings favorite cookies to share.
Hosted by Membership-Hospitality Committee Team!
 December 21st - Love…
Service reflecting on the Winter Solstice/Longest Night with special performance by Janice T.
December 24th - Christmas Eve Services Sanctuary 5pm & 7pm
January 3rd - Epiphany Retreat

12/01/2025

Hello YA's - Young Adults
Happy Holiday Gatherings!
December 14 at 6pm
Pizza & Cookie Potluck
December 21 at 6pm
Longest Night Solstice Service
December 28 at 6pm
Happy New Year!
Story-Gift(?)Recycling Swap
more info or group text list contact Dolores~[email protected]