Who We AreWelcome to First Parish in Hingham, Unitarian Universalist, known as Old Ship Church.
We are a liberal Unitarian Universalist community of about 250 members of all ages. We worship in an historic Meeting House and we hold religious education classes and gather after services in our office at 14 Main Street, down the street. Our contract minister, Rev. Edmund Robinson, joined us on Aug. 1, 2023. Our Meeting House, a National Historic Landmark, has stood on Hingham’s Main Street since 1681. It is the only remaining 17th-century Puritan meeting house in the U.S. Our community encourages personal spiritual growth through worship, engagement and service to others. We do not require adherence to a specific creed. We affirm the Unitarian Universalist (UU) Principles and Sources, and we support each individual's unique search for truth and meaning. We are proud that our community is both a "Welcoming Congregation" and a "Green Sanctuary," both official designations from the Unitarian Universalist Association. We cherish diversity of religious backgrounds, racial and cultural identities or backgrounds, ethnicities, national origins, ages, ranges of ability, sexual orientations, gender expressions, financial means, educations, and political perspectives. We welcome all to share in congregational life. What are Unitarian Universalists?Watch this fun video explanation, created by the Unitarian Universalist Association! click here.
How you can help othersHingham Food Pantry:
We are again collecting non-perishable, unopened, and unexpired food for the Hingham Food Pantry. Donations may be made at:
The most needed items at this time: Although all donations are appreciated, the food pantry reports that the following items are most needed at this time:
Spread the word: Should anyone need help, please call the Hingham Food Pantry at 781-740-8180. For additional information, visit the Hingham Food Pantry on Facebook. |
WelcomeWe are very pleased to welcome you to Old Ship. We want you to feel comfortable among us. For a glimpse into our congregation, please watch this introduction to Old Ship Church, a video put together by our former ministerial intern, Dave Egan. Enjoy!
In ordinary times pre-covid, September through mid June, our worship service, held in the Meeting House at 90 Main St., begins promptly at 10:30 am and lasts about an hour. You can park along Main Street on either side of the street. The Meeting House is handicapped-accessible. A few handicapped-accessible spaces are located at the top of the circular drive in front of the Meeting House. Parents with infants and toddlers are invited to join our Sunday worship services. We have 2 reserved pews set up with carpet, rocking chair, toys, etc. Feel free to use these, or to sit wherever you'd like in our Meeting House. There is easy stroller access up the garden ramp entrance, and the restrooms (with changing table) is very close by. We welcome children's voices during the service! We hold religious education classes, fellowship hour, meetings, the office, etc. is at 14 Main Street and the entrance on the left side. Click here for more information about what to expect on Sunday morning. Upcoming Worship ServicesWe meet Sunday at 10:30 AM
All services will be held in person and on Zoom The Zoom link will be our usual Sunday worship link: https://zoom.us/j/94971146149?pwd=WUZWbVpyWUNjcDNPc3dUdXQwalNuUT09 All are welcome! Click here to join Sunday worship. To view past services, please visit our YouTube channel. Services start at 10:30 a.m. and will be in person in the Meeting house as well as on Zoom.
Sunday, March 3 Rev. Edmund Robinson Ebenezer Gay's Natural Religion Sunday, March 10 Rev. Edmund Robinson Spring Cleaning Sunday, March 17 Rev. Paul Sprecher "The Story of My Country" Sunday, March 24 Rev. Edmund Robinson The Worth and Dignity of a Congregation and belated St. Patrick’s celebration Sunday, March 31 Rev. Edmund Robinson Easter |
Living our ValuesMarch Special Plate Collection: Father Bill's/Mainspring — We are deeply aware of how many of our South Shore neighbors are in need of food, housing, and other necessities of daily life. Thus, we are supporting Father Bill's/Mainspring this month. This organization is a "regional innovator and provider of prevention services, emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and supports to help those [they] serve on their path to stability and self-sufficiency." As you may know, we have provided 24 meals a year (through our six cooking teams) for Father Bill's shelter in Quincy for many years.
You may make your donation online through the Old Ship website. Click the donate button and then designate your donation for the Outreach Offering: Father Bill's. Thank you in advance for your generosity. To contribute to a fund, please click the Donate button and use the drop down to choose the fund.
Tours of the Old Ship Meeting House
We love to give tours and will be happy to arrange one for you once it is safe to do so. Please call the office or email to request a tour. We need a week notice in order to find a volunteer tour guide. email: office@oldshipchurch.org. EventsLife Learning at Old Ship – 2023-2024
In harmony with Unitarian Universalist principles and sources of inspiration, learning opportunities at Old Ship serve our community by encouraging spiritual growth and the free and responsible search for truth and meaning. Gatherings will be in person or on Zoom, and some will be "multi-platform" — in-person with a Zoom option. Older youth may find many of these programs of interest and are encouraged and welcome to join. Watch the newsletter and website for changes. Contact information for course leaders is at the end. SPRING ( VERNAL) EQUINOX POETRY CIRCLE
Come join the ongoing poetry renaissance in America, northeast branch, Old Ship affiliate! Bring and read or speak a favorite spring poem, one that speaks to new beginnings, or one that has inspired you and given you hope, or even one that made you laugh out loud. We will meet at 14 Main and on zoom at 7 PM on Tuesday, March 19th , the first day of spring. click here for zoom link For more info: elizabethtorrey@hotmail.com |