Our Congregation
Our congregation is composed of approximately 190 members and many friends. While our buildings are in Fairhaven, our members live all over South Coast Massachusetts! We also use Zoom to stream our service each week and have visitors and long-term attendees from across the country.
Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven!
We are so glad you are here.
ALL are welcome to worship with us and join in with most of our events and programs!
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If you haven’t visited us yet, you are invited to join us on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. (in person or via the Zoom link posted on our calendar/Facebook page) or for one of our fun community events! Attending our services and events is the best way to get to know who we are and what we do! When you visit, please leave your contact information so that we can reach out! ​​
We are a Green Sanctuary!
We are a Green Sanctuary which is a congregation that lives out its commitment to the Earth by creating sustainable lifestyles for its members as individuals and as a faith community.
We are a Welcoming Congregation!
The term “Welcoming Congregation” has a special meaning in our faith tradition. It represents our commitment to offering an abiding welcome to LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
Small Groups/Affinity Groups
Women's Alliance
Small Group Gathering
Men's Fellowship
This group is more than 100 years old. It seeks to help benefit the lives of women, non-binary people, and children. They provide hands-on assistance on Sundays and plan events – both “just for fun” and for fundraising! All are welcome.
Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays @ 2 pm in Harrop Center and led by Rev. Ann Fox. “Come and share your thoughts – about your life, what’s on your mind, these days, what’s amusing, what’s not….The sky is the limit! Looking forward to seeing you.” – Rev. Ann C. Fox, Minister Emerita Newcomers are welcome!
This group invites all to join. They often lead recreational, outdoor activities (open to all) and lead many fundraising events for to the church.
Our congregation is a congregation-governed religious community. The members of UUSF are individually empowered to help with the work of the church. A variety of committees, teams, the Board of Governors, the Committee on Shared Ministry, and various ad hoc working groups all help to keep the church running in collaboration with our staff and ministry team.
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If you are interested in joining a committee or learning about the many opportunities to serve the congregation, please reach out to the office!
Areas of involvement include:
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Faith Formation Team
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Stewardship Team
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Membership Team
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Green Sanctuary Team
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Finance Committee
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Property Committee
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Music Team
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And more!
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Committees & Teams
What do UU's Believe?
We, the Member Congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, Covenant to Affirm and Promote:
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The inherent worth and dignity of every person,
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Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations,
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Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations,
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A free and responsible search for truth and meaning,
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The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large,
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The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all,
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Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
What is Church Membership?
Members of UUSF make a commitment to be active members of the community, contributing their time, talent, and treasure as they are able. In turn, members are able to vparticipate in our democratic process - voting on the direction of UUSF at semi-annual and annual meetings. Membership is a way to deepen your connection to community. However, most events and services are open to all. If you’d like more information about membership, get in touch today.
