24 Central Street
Berlin, MA 01503
978.838.2575
Services are Sundays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, September through June; and 9:30 am – 10:30 am, July though August. First Parish Church is handicapped accessible. Services are in the Meeting House (big white church between Woodward Ave, and Carter Street) across the street from 24 Central Street.
Our Teams
First Parish Church operates through a network of many active teams. To learn more about each team, read below or contact any member of a team.
Church Council: The Church Council is the governing body of First Parish Church. Contact: moderator@fpcberlin.orgDeacons: deacons@fpcberlin.org
Leadership Development: The Leadership Development Team prepares nominations for officers and committees to be presented at the Annual Meeting. The team works with the Church Council and others for suggestions of people to help in the work of the church by matching skills and interest with teams.
Pastoral Relations: This team works to maintain a harmonious working relations between the people of the Church and the Minister, preventing conflicts and maintaining confidentiality. Contact pastorparish@fpcberlin.org
Memorial: This team administers the First Parish Memorial Fund and all its monies received as memorials and testimonials, ensuring money is used per the giver’s wishes and the spiritual welfare of the Church. Contact: memorial@fpcberlin.org
Historical: The Historical Team advises other teams on matters concerning the historical features of the church buildings and their furnishings in the interest of maintaining the history of the Church through articles, displays and special services and programs. Contact historical@fpcberlin.org
Religious Education: The RE team establishes policies for the Sunday School, Youth Group, Vacation Bible School and other educational programs within the Church. It appoints the RE Director with the approval of the Council and supports the Director in job description and contract. Contact recommittee@fpcberlin.org
Property: This team performs all duties pertaining to the care of the property including employing janitors and arranging for repairs and property expenditures. Contact property@fpcberlin.org
Outreach: The Outreach Team provides opportunities to reach beyond the walls of First Parish Church and make the world a better place. Working with both UCC and UUA projects, as well as programs important to individual members of First Parish, the outreach team raises awareness, distributes existing funds and hosts fundraisers. Contact outreach@fpcberlin.org
Music: The Music Committee hires the choir director and organist, recommending the music budget and arranging for care of the instruments. Contact music@fpcberlin.org