An amazing place with an amazing history. I LOVE the fact that ANYONE of ANY Faith is welcome with open arms to feel their spirituality or just community, as they see fit. This is a compassionate Congregation that cares about humanity... all of it, and welcomes interfaith, interracial, all sexual preferences, internationality, multicultural, and other community without reserve. And yes: they even have room for the atheists! The Congregation is modest, but each tithes as they can afford. No one gets turned away. This magical place would be relegated to the status of just another spot on the historic register but for the Congregation which resides. They are the caretakers of the original mission of this Stone Temple! The Congregation cares about community, not politics. They struggle to maintain this building because the Government won't settle for a "Share". No exceptions: It is up to the community to step up and support the mission When the roof was caving in, where was the grant from the government? No: Can't mix politics with religion! Thank goodness for the grace of our founding fathers who built this CHURCH as a place of Community FOR the people! THEY weren't afraid to donate to the Church! So help maintain the legacy! You CAN EARMARK what any donation you may consider for what it is to be used for. If its for the building, then SAY SO and they will see that the funds go towards the building. This church isn't about politics. It is as it was meant to be, and as out forefather planned. So don't be small minded. See the WHOLE picture and learn the story, make an intelligent decision, and then make a donation to help maintain this amazing edifice. All visitors are always welcome, whether to see the temple, the presidents, or the congregation! Come visit on Sunday and meet some of the community after services for coffee hour in the rectory, in the back of the church: No donation required! Here is a piece of The Story of......

The Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalists at The United First Parish Church, a.k.a. “The Stone Temple”, a.k.a. ”The Church of The Presidents”.

1. •The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
2. •Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
3. •Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
4. •A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
5. •The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
6. •The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
7. •Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

These principles are the backbone of the community at United First Parish Church. The mission of UFPC:

As a free fellowship of this historic church, We unite to lift our hearts and open our minds to a larger reality, To accept, support, and encourage one another, To seek the wisdom in all religions, To cherish and sustain the web of life, And to strive for Justice, Compassion, and Peace.