The Church of the Good Shepherd has been my church for 30 years. We are a friendly church…read morecommunity. Our liturgy changes every season, which makes us unique. We have a wonderful Rector and a terrific music minister who instill joy in every service. We have an active Mission Outreach team, which has outreach activities with El Salvador, the Esperanza School in Lawrence, The Transition Center in Lowell, and the Walk for Hunger. Check us out!

The church is surrounded by trees and gardens. The building has the benefit of modern, clean areas…read moreand a historic sanctuary, attached and is beautifully maintained.

This is a UU church. What's UU? From Judeo and Christian roots, but more liberal. You will…read morerecognize the traditions, but not have anything pushed down your throat. Emphases on finding your own truths, on the worth of all people, and on service in the world.

A pretty large church with a quaint feel. The messages are straight from the word, the people are…read morevery friendly and inviting! The pastor is experienced and wise in the word and out of it! Ample parking, easy to get to, lots of activities and ministries to get involved with. Sunday school for all ages, outreach events year round. They have people of all ages and denominations, coming together to worship the same God! Best church to raIse children in, and for people that have been walking with the Lord for decades! 5 out of 5!

Ignore the review below and have your wedding at First Parish. I did not know Rev. Jones prior to…read morewedding planning, but now I feel like I have a life-long friend in him. He was a pleasure to work with and really took the time out to get to know us. It makes such a difference during the ceremony when the sermon it isn't a cookie cutter speech; I will remember his words forever. The rehearsal went smoothly even though there were about 50 people at the church lol My husband and I are different faiths and this was the first Christian wedding I was experiencing so I was a bit nervous. He made sure I was comfortable and everyone knew what they needed to do. The day of the wedding (May 27), everything was ready for our ceremony as planned and I got so many compliments on how engaging, fun, and personalized our ceremony was.

Kristen J is so wrong, and her post is full of misinformation. Also, why would you expect to have…read moreyour wedding at a church for free? Way to take advantage of a church Kristen. Richard is amazing, our wedding in 2001 was perfect and we gruels are lifelong friends with Richard now.