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First Parish in Concord

20 Lexington Road
Concord, Massachusetts 01742

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978-369-9602
Fax 978-369-8701
contact@firstparish.org

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Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The building is closed Mondays. Meetings and events may be scheduled on Monday evenings.

First Parish in Concord

First Parish in Concord

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    • About First Parish
      • General Information
      • An LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation
      • History of First Parish
        • History Videos
        • Historic Recordings
      • UU Principles & Purposes
    • Our Ministers and Staff
      • Former Sexton Doug Baker
    • Governing Board
    • Governance & Bylaws
      • 2024 Annual Meeting Warrant
      • 2024 Nomination of Officers of the Parish
      • First Parish Ends Statement
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    • Reserve Space
    • Facilities Use Guidelines
    • Contact
    • Operating Policies
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    • Open Positions
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    • Church Calendar
    • First Parish Health Precautions
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    • News & Announcement Submissions
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    • Sunday Worship
      • Holidays and Traditions
    • Music
      • About Our Organ
    • Weddings
    • Child Dedications
    • Memorial Services and Funerals
  • Justice
    • Social Action at First Parish
      • Social Action in the Greater UU World
      • Social Action Opportunities
    • Social Action Committees, Teams, and Task Forces
      • Advocates for Women’s Empowerment (AWE)
      • COIC/Institutional Change
        • Past Updates
        • COIC History
        • COIC Resources
      • Diversity Committee
      • Environmental Team
        • A Green Sanctuary
          • Solar Power Monitor
      • Immigration Justice Task Force (IJTF)
      • Racial Justice Action Group (RJAG)
        • Adopting the 8th Principle at First Parish
        • Black Lives Matter
      • Reclaim our Democracy (ROD)
        • Let’s ‘Do Something’! Campaign at First Parish in Concord
        • Democracy Festival
      • UU the Vote at First Parish in Concord
      • Women’s Parish Association (WPA)
    • Share the Plate
  • Religious Exploration
    • Learning Overview
    • Religious Exploration
      • Little RE
      • Middle RE
      • Coming of Age
      • Youth Groups
      • Sexuality Education
      • Teacher Resources
    • Spiritual Growth and Fellowship
  • Community Life
    • Welcoming and Membership
    • Our Covenant
    • Pastoral Care
      • On-line Resources
    • Spiritual Practices
    • Support Groups
    • Committees and Groups
      • Spring 2025 Program Registration
      • Governing Board
        • Governing Board Minutes
        • Governing Policies
        • Operating Procedures of the Governing Board
        • Finance Committee Archive
      • Nominating Committee
      • Trustees of Parish Donations
      • Photography Club
    • Transylvania Partnership
      • Partnership Programs
      • September 2012 Visitors
      • September 2008 Visitors
    • Small Group Ministry
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Photo Gallery
  • Giving
    • 2025-26 Pledge Campaign
    • Budgeting
    • Our Stories
      • Testimonials
      • Testimonial Quotes
    • Giving to First Parish
      • Text to the Plate
    • Stewardship and Giving
    • Pledging FAQs
    • Pledge to First Parish
    • Online Payments
    • Donating Securities
    • Qualified Charitable Distributions
    • Legacy Giving
      • Deciding to Give
      • Types of Legacy Gifts
      • Making a Legacy Gift
      • Legacy Giving Committee
      • Resources

Staff

  • Rev. Jennifer Johnson

    Rev. Jennifer Johnson

    Lead MinisterSenior Minister
  • Amy Freedman

    Amy Freedman

    Minister of Religious EducationMinistry
  • Elizabeth Ide

    Elizabeth Ide

    Acting Minister for Congregational CareMinistry
  • Rev. Gary Smith, Minister Emeritus

    Rev. Gary Smith, Minister Emeritus

    Minister EmeritusMinistry
  • Beth Norton

    Beth Norton

    Director of Music MinistryStaff
  • Paul Langston-Daley

    Paul Langston-Daley

    Minister of Social Action Staff
  • Fifi Ball

    Fifi Ball

    Director of Finance & OperationsStaff
  • Karen Lee

    Karen Lee

    Assistant to the Director of Finance & OperationsStaff
  • Dawn Van Patten

    Dawn Van Patten

    Assistant Director of Religious EducationStaff
  • Catherine Hill

    Catherine Hill

    Communications & Office CoordinatorStaff
  • Nigel Wonson

    Nigel Wonson

    Facilities ManagerStaff
  • Anderson Manuel

    Anderson Manuel

    Gospel Choir DirectorStaff
  • Simon Andrews

    Simon Andrews

    OrganistStaff
  • Guy Ministeri

    Guy Ministeri

    Facilities AssistantStaff
  • David Wisniewski

    David Wisniewski

    Facilities AssistantStaff
Section Navigation
  • Home
  • About
    • About First Parish
      • General Information
      • An LGBTQ Welcoming Congregation
      • History of First Parish
        • History Videos
        • Historic Recordings
      • UU Principles & Purposes
    • Our Ministers and Staff
      • Former Sexton Doug Baker
    • Governing Board
    • Governance & Bylaws
      • 2024 Annual Meeting Warrant
      • 2024 Nomination of Officers of the Parish
      • First Parish Ends Statement
    • Accessibility and Parking
    • Reserve Space
    • Facilities Use Guidelines
    • Contact
    • Operating Policies
  • Calendar & News
    • Open Positions
    • Newsletters & Social Media
    • Church Calendar
    • First Parish Health Precautions
    • Forms
    • News & Announcement Submissions
  • Services & Music
    • Sunday Worship
      • Holidays and Traditions
    • Music
      • About Our Organ
    • Weddings
    • Child Dedications
    • Memorial Services and Funerals
  • Justice
    • Social Action at First Parish
      • Social Action in the Greater UU World
      • Social Action Opportunities
    • Social Action Committees, Teams, and Task Forces
      • Advocates for Women’s Empowerment (AWE)
      • COIC/Institutional Change
        • Past Updates
        • COIC History
        • COIC Resources
      • Diversity Committee
      • Environmental Team
        • A Green Sanctuary
          • Solar Power Monitor
      • Immigration Justice Task Force (IJTF)
      • Racial Justice Action Group (RJAG)
        • Adopting the 8th Principle at First Parish
        • Black Lives Matter
      • Reclaim our Democracy (ROD)
        • Let’s ‘Do Something’! Campaign at First Parish in Concord
        • Democracy Festival
      • UU the Vote at First Parish in Concord
      • Women’s Parish Association (WPA)
    • Share the Plate
  • Religious Exploration
    • Learning Overview
    • Religious Exploration
      • Little RE
      • Middle RE
      • Coming of Age
      • Youth Groups
      • Sexuality Education
      • Teacher Resources
    • Spiritual Growth and Fellowship
  • Community Life
    • Welcoming and Membership
    • Our Covenant
    • Pastoral Care
      • On-line Resources
    • Spiritual Practices
    • Support Groups
    • Committees and Groups
      • Spring 2025 Program Registration
      • Governing Board
        • Governing Board Minutes
        • Governing Policies
        • Operating Procedures of the Governing Board
        • Finance Committee Archive
      • Nominating Committee
      • Trustees of Parish Donations
      • Photography Club
    • Transylvania Partnership
      • Partnership Programs
      • September 2012 Visitors
      • September 2008 Visitors
    • Small Group Ministry
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Photo Gallery
  • Giving
    • 2025-26 Pledge Campaign
    • Budgeting
    • Our Stories
      • Testimonials
      • Testimonial Quotes
    • Giving to First Parish
      • Text to the Plate
    • Stewardship and Giving
    • Pledging FAQs
    • Pledge to First Parish
    • Online Payments
    • Donating Securities
    • Qualified Charitable Distributions
    • Legacy Giving
      • Deciding to Give
      • Types of Legacy Gifts
      • Making a Legacy Gift
      • Legacy Giving Committee
      • Resources
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First Parish in Concord

20 Lexington Road
Concord, Massachusetts 01742

Directions

978-369-9602
Fax 978-369-8701
contact@firstparish.org

Office Hours

Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The building is closed Mondays. Meetings and events may be scheduled on Monday evenings.

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What distinguishes First Parish is that this community is actually building character and shaping lives. It is forming children into people who make the world a better place.

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