Welcome to
United First Parish Church
Church of the Presidents
A member of the Unitarian Universalist
Association of Congregations
SUMMER CHALICE CIRCLES
Sundays: June 28th - September 6th
On Sundays in the summer, we meet at 10:30am in the parish hall for Chalice Circles. This year, Chalice Circles will run from June 28th - September 6th. Chalice Circles are lay-led small group ministry gatherings grounded in authentic sharing and deep listening in response to a meaningful topic. Each Sunday, a congregant presents a topic for reflection and thoughtful sharing. During the first Chalice Circle on June 28th, the group will discuss and select the topics for the summer.
America250 at the Church of the Presidents
John Quincy Adams Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony
Friday, July 10th at 12:00pm
United First Parish Church will hold our annual Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony on the occasion of President Adams’ 259th birthday. The Quincy Navy Reserve Center will present a wreath on behalf of the White House. The Quincy Choral Society will perform. Speakers include Sara Martin from the Adams Papers, Alison Doucette on behalf of the Adams family, and Mayor Thomas Koch, as well as Marie-Louise Jackson-Miller, UFPC President, and Rev. Rebecca Froom. In this America 250 year, we reflect on the impact that founding father John Adams had on his own son, John Quincy Adams.
“Cosmic Coincidence: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson”
Sunday, July 12th at 3:00pm
In a cosmic coincidence, Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the same day - July 4th, 1826. On the very day of the United States of America’s Jubilee anniversary, these two founding fathers departed this world. This year marks the 200 year anniversary of their deaths. The public is invited to gather in the Church of the Presidents to hear how Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were remembered and eulogized in the year of their death by public figures including Rev. Peter Whitney, who gave John Adams funeral sermon, and statesman Daniel Webster who memorialized both Adams and Jefferson at Faneuil Hall in the summer of 1826.
Church of the Presidents Historic Tours
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2026 Tour Season: April 19th to November 11th
Tour Times: Mondays - Saturdays from 11:00am to 4:00pm and Sundays from 12:00 to 4:00pm
There is no admission fee, but donations are welcome as the program is funded through the gifts of visitors. The suggested donation is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for seniors and students. Children under 12 are free. No reservation is necessary, unless it is a larger group.
Accessibility
We are wheelchair accessible. We have an ADA-compliant ramp and automatic door system which allow all visitors to access our building. Our elevator reaches all levels of the building, including our Presidential Crypts. We also have an ADA-compliant restroom and a wheelchair for use on-site.
