Safe Congregation

While our congregation strives to be an inclusive community, affirming our differences in beliefs, opinions, and life experiences, we also recognize that a church community is vulnerable to the ills that affect society, including injurious behavior. In recent years, the issue of making our congregations safer has become more prominent. First Parish has addressed this need by implementing policies and procedures designed to help … Read more

The members and friends of First Parish in Bedford are a caring, intergenerational community. Our Unitarian Universalist values include the inherent worth and dignity of every person and a commitment to justice and compassion. We strive to create an environment that is welcoming and safe, promotes spiritual growth and supports us as we move toward human wholeness. Congregational safety is the responsibility of the … Read more