Wishing all a happy and safe Independence Day! Let us keep working to fulfill the promise of America: to welcome immigrants, safeguard civil rights, and provide equal opportunity to all.
Happy July 4th!
Jul 2, 2026
Wishing all a happy and safe Independence Day! Let us keep working to fulfill the promise of America: to welcome immigrants, safeguard civil rights, and provide equal opportunity to all.
First Parish is a seeking church, a transforming church, and a welcoming church. We are a community of action, working together to build a more just and loving world. We are a community of care, showing up for one another and the wider community in good and difficult times.
In this community, we welcome all of who you are—your gifts and struggles, your commitments and questions, as well as the many identities you hold. We embrace a wide variety of religious beliefs and celebrate the uniqueness of each person’s search for truth and meaning. Your presence expands and enlivens our community.
It is my great joy to serve First Parish in shared leadership with a wonderful staff and devoted lay leaders. We hope you will find in this community a place of growth and connection, of deep inquiry and shared values.
If you have questions about the congregation, about Unitarian Universalism, or about how to begin finding your place in our community, please reach out! Send an email to lsmith@uuwayland.org to schedule a time to meet. I look forward to hearing from you.
Rev. Lauren Smith
To Build Community
by forging caring connections and supporting one another through the joys, sorrows and mysteries of life.
To Search for Meaning
by creating opportunities for all ages to explore values and principles that orient and guide us through life.
To Deepen our Spirituality
by gathering to share words and music, by nurturing private moments of reflection, and by cultivating reverence.
To Make a Better World
by engaging in compassionate service and promoting social justice.