Who We Are4Welcome 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. Carie Johnsen, joined us on Aug. 1, 2024. 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 Sundays 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, Dec. 1 Jesse Flaherty I'm UU, RU? Take 2 Sunday, Dec. 8 Rev. Carie Johnsen Vicarioulsy Joyful Sunday, Dec. 15 Rev. Carie Johnsen Expect The Unexpected Sunday, Dec. 22 Rev. Carie Johnsen Living Nativity Tuesday, Dec. 24 Rev. Carie Johnsen Christmas Eve Service 5:00 P.M. Sunday, Dec. 29 Karen Churchill New Year's Sharing Service 
Tuesday, December 24th 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
As in past years, Old Ship's Christmas Eve service will continue the beloved tradition not only for those of us who regularly worship here, but for many others in the wider community. All are warmly welcomed to our beloved Old Ship Meeting House for traditional carols, readings both traditional and not so traditional led by Rev. Carie - as well as beautiful music from Christopher and the Choir. Please note: Our Old Ship fills to the brim for this service, so old timers know to come quite early in order to have a choice of pews! please click here for the Zoom Link |
Living our ValuesTo contribute to a fund, please click the Donate button and use the drop down to choose the fund.
Giving Tuesday - Tues, December 3rd
Each of us is a thread in the net of love, care and support of the Old Ship Community. If you are able, please make an extra donation on Giving Tuesday, 12/3, to help strengthen this net. Donate online What Is Giving Tuesday? - Celebrated on the Tuesday following both Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday kicks off the holiday season. Charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world come together in common purpose: to celebrate their cause and to give. 
December Special Plate/Outreach Collection: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Guest at Your Table Program — Guest at Your Table (GAYT) is UUSC’s annual intergenerational program to raise support for and awareness about key human rights issues. You may learn more about this year’s guests through the Stories of Hope book, available online at UUSC-24-25GAYTStories-of-Hope-Booklet_Final.pdf.
You may make your donation online through the Old Ship website. Click the donate button and then designate your donation for the Outreach Offering: UUSC Guest at Your Table. You also may make your donation directly to UUSC at the following site: Donate to Classy - Guest at Your Table. If you make your donation directly to UUSC, please make sure to indicate you are part of the First Parish in Hingham, Old Ship Church congregation. That way your donation will be included as part of our monthly outreach offering. Thanks in advance for your support of this important work that puts our values out into the world. Events
28th ANNUAL WINTER SOLSTICE POETRY AND SONG EVENING
Friday, December 20th 6:45 PM Meeting House Everyone is cordially invited to honor the 28th Winter Solstice event, (on the eve of the Solstice). Musical prelude begins at 6:45 PM, program begins at 7 PM. The evening will be both in person and on zoom. Audience members are invited to bring a favorite winter poem or a poem about hope, or simply come and listen. Rev. Carie will introduce the evening which takes place in the Meetinghouse. All are welcome. To join this event please click here for the Zoom Link 
Life Learning at Old Ship – 2024-2025
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. Tours of the Old Ship Meeting House
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