Friendly community in a classic white New England church meeting house on the common, bright and…read moreairy. I enjoyed the music, played on both a piano and then a pipe organ. Just a walk away from coffee shops and a bakery restaurant. Liberal intellectual sermons and hymns to sing that aren't too complex or heavy on dogma. It is called First Parish in Cohasset.

From the owner: A Unitarian Universalist congregation, we welcome all to our inclusive spiritual community. We…read moreaffirm our Unitarian Universalist Principles and put them into action by worshiping together, caring for one another, and working for a safe, just, and sustainable world.

Friendly & great services! Very warm welcoming to new members & conveniently childcare availability…read morea major plus!

Love this church! Great atmosphere, friendly people, the pastor and worship is excellent. The…read moreBraintree location is also great! A great church to grow in your faith snd grow in community

The oldest church building still in active use in the US is a treasure. A must visit for any fan of…read morecolonial history in New England. Beautiful inside and the staff is happy to answer questions and illuminate the history of the church. The graveyard in back is highly recommended too and has many beautiful tombstones from the 17th and 18th century.

We are lucky to have many architectural treasures in the historic and very New England town of…read moreHingham, Massachusetts but the Old Ship Meetinghouse is a particular gem and should be on a list of places you might want to visit when you're in town. Old Ship was built in 1681 and it's the only structure in America that's been in continuous use as a church for all that time. It's the only 17th century Puritan meeting house left in the U.S. It's currently in use as a Unitarian-Universalist church. Old Ship was built in the English Gothic (Neo-Gothic) style of the 17th century and is a somewhat imposing structure sitting atop a hill overlooking pretty Main Street. (This is the very same Main Street that Eleanor Roosevelt called "the prettiest Main Street in America" and is worth its own visit) Just wait however until you step through the doors of the church. I've yet to meet anyone who wasn't absolutely amazed at the beauty and incredible craftsmanship of the interior. What will catch your eye instantly is what is known as a Hammerbeam ceiling. This ceiling is nothing short of magnificent with its open bare timbers constructed of huge oak beams. It's said to look like the upside down frame of a ship and indeed it does, hence the name: "Old Ship". Going inside is really to take a giant step back in history. Whenever I'm in there I feel almost overcome by the simple yet jaw-dropping beauty. The pulpit is quite grand sitting way up high at the front of the church with a curved staircase leading up to it. There is a second level balcony surrounding the main part of the church which is a good place to go for an on-high perspective of the interior. Chances are good that you'll be fascinated by the rich history and you'll likely sense, as I do when I'm here, the indomitable spirits of those Puritan first settlers who were determined to see this church built, coming here as they did for religious freedom. Some of the other original meetinghouse furnishings are still used and perhaps the most special of those is the Christening Bowl. It's thought to have been made before 1600 and it was brought to Massachusetts from those original settlers from Hingham, England. (The town of Hingham, Mass still shares an on-going relationship to this day with the people in Hingham, England.) Old Ship Meetinghouse is set in front of the Old Ship Burying Ground, also known as Hingham Cemetery which I have reviewed previously. It would make for a lovely afternoon to visit Old Ship Meetinghouse and then take a stroll through the historic cemetery. . Better yet, in September when the regular church season resumes after the summer hiatus, come on a Sunday and take in the unique Unitarian-Universalist service so that you can sit in appreciation of the beautiful, antique church surroundings while perhaps being inspired by its current day use. You will be most welcomed to do so by all who are there.

Greatest Church. The most loving, pastors, staff, Children's programs. A Church for everyone…read more Everyone is friendly and helpful. You will feel welcome and at home immediately.

From the owner: We are an International Church. Crossroads is made up of many nationalities and we are committed to…read moreworship across ethnic, gender and religious barriers.

So this is my current regular place of worship…read more It's part of the Conservative Baptist Association denomination and was seeking dual affiliation in 2015 with the Southern Baptist Association. This church started at first in 1947 as a Bible study group on Main Street in Hingham and over the last number of years has constructed a fairly nice church campus on Main Street. Supposedly there are about 700 members (although I don't know if boston.com is reporting members or regular attenders). There is a very large ground level parking lot that almost never gets full. The senior pastor for the last couple of decades is Jeramie Rinne, a Gordon-Conwell graduate. I would describe it with these adjectives: - Evangelical - the Bible is the final authority for faith and life; - Baptist - primarily emphasis on believer's baptism (and allow for infant dedication) as well as local church autonomy (well, primarily the local church should govern itself with denominational assistance) - Family-oriented: as with many suburban churches, the main affinity group seems to be families (so there are many family-related ministries including nursery, a youth group called "Olympians for Christ", marriage/family/parenting classes and ministries, and so on) I have gotten a good sense that Pastor Jeramie is very friendly man and is very personable, and at the same time, he is well-studied and practices decent Christian apologetics. The church is of course influenced by Park Street Church of Boston, MA -- many of the families are transplanted from there (or maybe members met and married and then moved to the South Shore and then started at South Shore Baptist). They have an annual Missions Conference at the same time as Park Street's (i.e., first two weeks of November). At least with the leadership and ministers, they do a good job of teaching (and expounding) the Scriptures and giving some application. They have tackled a number of relevant issues I think in a non-emotional non-name-calling manner that also has done justice to the Bible.

During Covid many churches closed their doors. This church moved their services outside. I would…read moredrive by and hear the music and one day I stopped, got out my lawn chair and listened. Pastor Stephen McDonald is a gifted speaker and a man of God. I was and am impressed by his ability to make clear the Old and New testaments of the Bible. If you are looking for a Bible based church and a caring community then look no further.

I've been attending Anthem for around 2 years now and finally feel like this is a place i belong…read more love the messages..Colin always injects his humor into the message which I appreciate..and everyone is always very welcoming..

I've been to a couple of services now. It's a great community of people who hold no pretense of…read morebeing perfect. The husband/wife pastor team are a young, energetic couple who have truly embraced the community they lead. The music was passionate and genuine and the people were very friendly. I was amazed at how long the people hung out after the service just to talk and get to know each other. The atmosphere was very low pressure and relaxed. If you live in the area it would be a great church community to be a part of!!!

Genesis Woburn: An amazing place to worship and praise. An abundance of fellowship and friendship…read more Pastor Michael is energetic and always seems to relate the daily sermon to present day life experiences. Associate Pastor Jason is wonderful and speaks with passion. The live worship music is current and there is a revolving group within which offers a different sound weekly. One glorious standout is pastor Michael's son Tristan, who is self taught on guitar and bass. He has so much joy when he plays and it shows. 8:30am, 10:00am & 11:30am

The warmest community with a live band and easy to understand services. Keeps the Bible simple for…read moreeveryone while making you think. Would not only recommend going but also super easy to volunteer here too and build friendships.

Welcoming, family-friendly, great services. Small groups are…read morean awesome way to meet friends with similar beliefs while learning more than you would expect from a study. Great community outreach, loving and encouraging staff. Open to the public, lots of events for kids and families to enjoy.

It's near Worcester which is a long drive for me to make on a Sunday morning but SO SO SO worth it!…read moreI tried dozens of houses of worship for a few years and finally found Lifesong - I knew from the minute I got to the parking lot that my search was over! It's great because the pastor isn't an old virgin reading out of a book that's hundreds of years old. The pastor is a passionate modern man who reads scripture off of his iPhone and relates it to everyday life (it also helps that he's funny - so funny, ) Allso, the music! It's not a conventional pipe organ. There's a genuine band - with singers, electric guitarists, a bassist and drummer. The production value is awesome. Final thought - has anyone (in the Northeast) ever heard of a church needing to add a second and THIRD service because so many (kind, warm, friendly and welcoming) people want to get in?! I'm a regular every Sunday! #BestDayoftheWeek