Our Spiritual Home

May 21, 2023 Rev. Dr. Stephanie May Today we celebrate the exploration of our values, spiritual practices, and connections here at our spiritual home, First Parish in Wayland. This special service includes recognition of our Coming of Age 9th grade students as well as...
May Theme: Unitarian Universalism

May Theme: Unitarian Universalism

Unitarian Universalism (UU) is a liberal religion that was created when two faith traditions, Universalism and Unitarianism joined together in 1961. The two traditions had a long history before the merger. The Universalist Church of America was founded in 1793 and the...

A Sustainable Future

May 14, 2023 Rev. Dr. Stephanie May When we consider religious life five, fifteen, or fifty years from now, what do we hope exists for ourselves and the generations to follow? How might we actively live into this hope today?

Exploring UUism

May 7, 2023 Alyssa Lee, Ministerial Intern Following a short, multi-generational service that celebrates the gifts of being a Unitarian Universalist, we will break out into sessions that explore the spiritual practices of many UUs.
Jazz Concert May 7

Jazz Concert May 7

The Arts Wayland Jazz Series will conclude this season at 4 pm on Sunday, May 7 at First Parish in Wayland with Nica’s Dream Quartet. The vibrant Puerto Rican alto saxophonist Edmar Colon carries his luminescent lead lines above the firm footing of double-bassist...

Love is Love

April 30, 2023 Presented by the Welcoming Congregation Committee Celebrating the diverse joys and memories arising from our congregation’s 28 year history of being committed to supporting and affirming LGBTQIA+ ways of being in the world.

Open to Wonder

April 23, 2023 by Rev. Dr. Stephanie May, Evan Hadingham, Melodie Knowlton Read Rev. Stephanie’s Sermon * Read Evan Hadingham’s Talk * Watch Service