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    Welcome to First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Reclaiming Prayer

Many years ago, a congregant asked me to help him find a prayer practice for atheists. That question invited me into new ways to understand, claim, and reclaim prayer. Today, we explore this practice together. What is prayer for? Who is prayer to, especially if we are non-theists? How can prayer practices from across the spectrum … Continue reading Reclaiming Prayer

Who We Are

Who We Are

Our great covenant is to dwell together in peace, to seek truth in love, and to help one another.

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Meet Our Minister

Meet Our Minister

Meet Rev. Elizabeth Assenza, minister of First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Beverly, MA.

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What We Believe

What We Believe

Learn more about the seven core principles of Unitarian Universalism.

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Support First Parish

Support First Parish

Your support keeps our chalice burning brightly throughout the year.

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Our Faith in Action

Our Faith in Action

As Unitarian Universalists, we walk our spiritual talk by working for peace and social justice.

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Religious Education

Religious Education

Home to New England's first Sunday School, we offer spiritual education for all ages.

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