First Universalist Church - Yarmouth, Maine

04/07/2026

So many kiddos, so much food found in the Easter Can Hunt for the Yarmouth Food Pantry! Thanks everybody!

02/20/2026

Unitarian Universalist churches and Quaker meetings are seeing a surge in interest in Maine, which is considered one of the least religious states in the country. A recent survey found that a quarter of Mainers identified their religion as "nothing in particular." But in the second story in this two-part series on the UU-Quaker revival, new members say they're looking for — and finding — a sense of community, and an inclusive environment with social justice at the core.

📷: Nora Saks / Maine Public

02/20/2026

Maine consistently ranks as one of the least religious states in the entire country — 49th, according to the latest report from Pew Research Center. But a couple of denominations are bucking that trend: Unitarian Universalism and Quakerism for example. In the first of a two-part series, we look at the reasons why.

📷: Nora Saks

12/24/2025

Our traditional Christmas Eve service at 5:00 pm will be one of joy and peace with resounding choruses and carols, contemplative and awakening readings, prayer, candlelight, and moments of pausing to experience the hope and love of this holy time. Join us for this special service in this magical and mysterious season. All are welcome.

Please also join us for the Christmas Carol Sing at 4:30 pm! Come join us for a festive carol sing along, featuring many of your favorite Christmas carols, performed by Sam Chandler, Music Director, and our Sunday Strummers band. Join in for the merriment.

12/14/2025

03/30/2025

❄️ SNOW DAY! ❄️
See email for link to church on zoom.

02/16/2025

Another snow day!
Yes, church is on… zoom! The link is in your morning email.
Yes we have our Mid-Year Meeting immediately following, on the same link, probably around 11 or 11:15. Don’t miss this big moment when we vote on the BUILDING ON LOVE vision for 1st U.

01/15/2025

“You cannot volunteer at your own church, in the same way you cannot babysit your own kid. Because the church belongs to you in the same way your family does. It’s your own place, your own people. So of course you help take care of it. Of course you do yard work and make coffee and teach the kids and sing in the choir and whatever all else it is you do for the home and the people that you love.”
~ Rev Erin Wathen

01/10/2025

Looking down Portland Street toward Main Street, this 1870's photograph captured a view of Yarmouth that has changed surprisingly little in the intervening years. At the end of the street sits First Universalist Church, built as the Central Parish Church in 1860. The steeple just barely visible in the trees to the left is First Parish Church, built in 1867-68. Both churches are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

As part of a continuing series (stay tuned), the Yarmouth History Center has shared photographs and information about several landmarks and events relating to the town's incorporation in 1849.

12/05/2024

Wondering what's up at First Universalist this December? We have great holiday events and services happening! Check out our website for more details.

December Holiday Services & Events Vespers Our December Vespers service will be held on Wednesday, December 4, from 7:00 – 7:30 pm (with an optional time of fellowship from 7:30 – 8…