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United First Parish Church
Church of the Presidents
A member of the Unitarian Universalist
Association of Congregations
Upcoming Worship Services & Events
Thursday, October 30th - John Adams Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony
Join us on Thursday, October 30th at 12:00 noon for our annual Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of President John Adams’ 290th birthday.
As part of this year’s ceremony, representatives from the Quincy Navy Reserve Center will present the presidential wreath on behalf of the White House to adorn President Adams’ tomb. The ceremony will also feature remarks from student speakers representing North Quincy High School, Quincy High School, and The Woodward School for Girls, reflecting on Adams’ legacy of public service and learning. Additional speakers will include Marie-Louise Jackson-Miller, President of UFPC; Rev. Rebecca Froom, Lead Minister of UFPC; The Honorable Thomas Koch, Mayor of Quincy; Stephan Robinson, an Adams family descendant; and Lieutenant Commander Wesley Schlesinger of the Quincy Navy Reserve Center, who will deliver the keynote address. Musical selections will be performed by the Navy Band Northeast Crosswinds Woodwind Quintet and the Quincy Choral Society.
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Saturday, November 1st - "Out of Ashes, Joy": The Ordination of Shiloh Hoffman
Join us on Saturday, November 1st at 3:00pm in-person or via livestream for "Out of Ashes, Joy": The Ordination of Shiloh Hoffman.
All are welcome to attend the ordination of Shiloh Hoffman, former Ministerial Intern here at United First Parish Church. We will join First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Bridgewater in ordaining Shiloh to Unitarian Universalist ministry.
If you’d like to support the ordination with a monetary donation, you can give here (input your donation into the Shiloh Hoffman ordination line): https://tinyurl.com/OrdinationDonation. The offering will be split between two organizations: TRUUsT (Trans UU Religious Professionals Together) and Sri Radhe Bhakti temple in Holbrook, MA.
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Church of the Presidents Historic Tours
HISTORIC TOURS OF THE CHURCH AND CRYPT WILL TAKE PLACE FROM APRIL 21 TO NOVEMBER 11 FOR THE 2025 TOUR SEASON
Tour Times: Mondays - Saturdays from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Sundays from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
There is no admission fee, but donations are welcome as the program is funded through the gifts of visitors. The suggested donation is $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for seniors and students. Children under 12 are free. No reservation is necessary, unless it is a larger group.
Accessibility
We are wheelchair accessible. We have an ADA-compliant ramp and automatic door system which allow all visitors to access our building. Our elevator reaches all levels of the building, including our Presidential Crypts. We also have an ADA-compliant restroom and a wheelchair for use on-site.
