First Church in Salem, Unitarian Universalist

First Church in Salem, Unitarian Universalist Welcome to the First Church in Salem! Universally Accessible and Universally Welcoming!
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Wouldn't it be great if there were a church...
..that truly welcomes all people regardless of religious background, age, race or sexual orientation?
..that is grounded in a long and amazing history yet embraces current forms of inspiration and the cultivation of soul?
..that refuses to concede the Bible to mean-spirited and literal-minded interpretations and instead holds up the clarion c

alls for compassion and justice we hear in the scriptures?
..that encourages people to bring their whole selves to a service on Sundays and not simply check their brains at the door?
..with a long history of working for social change that actually speaks to the major issues of the day? Well, there is a church like this, and we invite you to come check out our services and programs.

05/30/2026
Great news! Our tour guides and greeters slots are almost full for August. It looks as if we only have one or two spot...
05/22/2026

Great news! Our tour guides and greeters slots are almost full for August. It looks as if we only have one or two spots left. The opportunities are as follows:
1. Box office computer person
2. Box office cash person
3. Inside the sanctuary guide, who stands near the pulpit
4. Sidewalk greeter (this person can choose to spend some time near the pulpit also).
You do NOT need to do any public speaking or learning about our history to be at the box office.
We have a lot of opportunities to be part of this project in September and October.
Get involved!

This Is Real—and It’s Working! Last year, historical tours at First Church in Salem brought in $20,000—with limited hours and a small but mighty group of volunteers. That’s a big win, and it shows just how much potential we have. As a historic church in one of the most visited cities in the ...

We only have three craft nights left before we take a break for the summer! Grab your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or ...
05/19/2026

We only have three craft nights left before we take a break for the summer! Grab your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or whatever else you're working on and join us from 6-8pm tonight.

This Week: Lotus Blossoms and Muddy Waters: Buddhist Influences on Our FaithDid you know that the first English translat...
05/15/2026

This Week: Lotus Blossoms and Muddy Waters: Buddhist Influences on Our Faith
Did you know that the first English translation of a Buddhist text was published by Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, a member of this church? This Sunday, we’ll explore the early Unitarian and Transcendentalist interest in Buddhism and how it can help us understand our pluralist faith today.
(And don't forget about Sundae Sunday!) - https://mailchi.mp/firstchurchinsalem/may152026

It might be rainy outside, but it will be nice and cozy at First Church tonight! Grab your book and join us for our penu...
05/14/2026

It might be rainy outside, but it will be nice and cozy at First Church tonight! Grab your book and join us for our penultimate Silent Reading Party of the year from 7-9pm.

We still need a few more donations for Sundae Sunday this Sunday! We could use some ice cream (we are all set with Choco...
05/13/2026

We still need a few more donations for Sundae Sunday this Sunday! We could use some ice cream (we are all set with Chocolate and Vanilla, but looking for other flavors), as well as fruit and other toppings. Please sign up below!

All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit World Central Kitchen and the Disability Resource Center.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

This Week: The Rituals That Bind Us with Rev. Danielle -Our Unitarian ancestor, Norbert Čapek, was someone whose commitm...
05/08/2026

This Week: The Rituals That Bind Us with Rev. Danielle -
Our Unitarian ancestor, Norbert Čapek, was someone whose commitment to his faith and values resulted in his murder by the N***s. He was also someone whose faith was expansive, inventive, tender and playful enough to birth a new ritual: Flower Communion. Let’s celebrate the power of ritual to bind us together into a community willing to take risks, grow spiritually, and celebrate joyfully. Bring a flower from home if you have one!
https://mailchi.mp/firstchurchinsalem/may82026

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Salem, MA
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