We are a liberal religious community in the Unitarian Universalist tradition. We do not hold one another to any creed or doctrine. Our mission is to be a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing environment for worship and spiritual growth. Our community promotes and encourages respect for each individual in his/her search for truth and development of personal values; learning through an open-minded exchange of ideas; and compassion for and commitment to each other and the world.
Ellen Rowse Spero
MinisterRev Spero has been serving as our Minister since the fall of 2002.
Phone: 978-256-5555
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Jennifer Johnson
Intern MinisterJennifer Johnson is serving as our Ministerial Intern.
Phone: 978-256-5133
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Our Staff
Lifespan Faith Formation Director
RE Faith Formation Assistant
Music Director
Church Administrator
Events Coordinator
Our Church
Founded in 1655, First Parish was the first, and for many years, the only church in Chelmsford. For nearly 200 years, the Chelmsford town meeting and the First Parish meeting were one and the same. Our vestry served as the Town Hall until 1880 when the Old Town Hall (now the Center for the Arts) was built across the street. Its history is inextricably connected with that of the town.
