Welcome

We are the first Universalist congregation in the United States, looking forward to a future that is focused on being just and faithful stewards of both the natural world and the community in which we live.

Who We Are

We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all people, and we support  justice, equity, and compassion for all

Sunday Worship

We gather weekly, using a multi-platform, hybrid approach to worshipping together. You may choose to join us in our large sanctuary, or, join us on line every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Get to Know Us

Who We Are

Find out about our church and Unitarian Universalist beliefs

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Worship & Music

Find out what to expect at a service and what we offer

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Learning

Learn more about what we offer for all ages

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Connection

Learn about membership and the UU community

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Recent Sermons

Flower Communion

Flower Communion reflections July 5, 2026 by Lucille LePage Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church   So, here are your flowers – and here we...

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Upcoming Services

Gloucester UU joins Rockport and Essex for worship this Sunday at First Univ of Essex, or on Zoom. 
 
Sunday August 23rd 10 am Stronger Together with Rev. Tess Baumberger
Join us for a service about how we can be stronger by working together, using the symbols of spinning threads and weaving tapestries.  The service will include a simple ritual, poetry, and meditations on the power of collaboration.  
 
To join us via Zoom please visit uuessex.org and click on the Zoom link.  If you’re coming in person, there is some street parking or you can use the municipal lot. Coming from Gloucester you would go past the church and take your first left onto Martin Street, then go left again on Shepherd Street.  Please know the central spots in the lot are reserved for boat and trailer parking during the summer.  If you go up the stairs at the end of the lot, you can cross the parking lot and make your way to the church.
 

News & Happenings

Next Book Discussion – Aug 18

We will be discussing Arbornaut by Margaret Lowman on Aug 18, 3pm in the Williams Room.  Everyone is welcome.  Any questions contact Peter Hornbeck. ARBORNAUT: A LIFE DISCOVERING THE EIGHTH CONTINENT IN THE TREES ABOVE US by Margaret D. Lowman (2021). It is an...

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Siding With Love Podcast – Episode 6

SIDING WITH LOVE Podcast Episode #6 Flourishing Together Our church theme this month is Flourishing Together -- and it’s PRIDE Month. Listen to Rev. Janet and co-host Carol Bousquet explore how we flourish together and within our communities. They also open the...

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Next Book Discussion – May 12, 3pm

  Book Club May 12, 3pm "River of the Gods" by Candice Millard is the selection for our May book club - it looks like an exciting read - I hope to see you all then! This book is available in paperback, giving us the opportunity to do two important...

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