Committees & Leadership
Participation by members and friends in all areas of church life is essential to the continued success of the Church. If you have a skill, a talent, or an interest – or just a burning desire to make friends and do great things – chances are you’ll find one of our many committees to be just what you’re look for! If you are interested in joining a committee please email the Nominating Chair, Cindy Ladd Fiorini.
Unitarian Universalist organizations are self-governing and independent to operate as per the vote of its members. Authority and responsibility are vested in the membership of the congregation, which adopts its own bylaws, elects its own officers and approves its operating budget. Every member is encouraged to take part in church or fellowship activities. Our active committees are essential to the life and growth of our congregation.
Please contact the Church Administrator for more information.
Audit
Committee Chair: Tom Connor
Building and Grounds
Committee Chair: Sharon Nabreski
Regularly assess, maintain, and upgrade all church buildings and grounds.
Building Use
Committee Chair: Peter Jackson
The Caring Connection
Committee Chair: Kathy Bray
The mission of the Caring Connection is to mobilize the caring power of Church members and friends to comfort and support fellow parishioners in need.
Volunteer opportunities include meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation to healthcare appointments, babysitting, or visiting shut-ins; providing assistance to members of our church community who are having a difficult time.
If you have time to volunteer, please contact the church office at 781-934-6532.
Cell Funds Outreach
Chair: Ted Lillys
The Cell Funds Outreach considers projects and programs to fund using cell tower proceeds.
Download Grant Application from Forms: https://uudux.org/first-parish-church-documents-and-forms/
Communications
Committee Chair: Marcy Jackson
Fellowship
Committee Chair: Laurie Scolarmiero
Coffee Hour Instructions/schedule
Finance
Committee Chair: Karl Schweitzer
Flowers
Committee Chair: Gail Murphy
Governing Board
The Governing Board represents the Parish membership and exercises general supervision over all matters affecting the interests and welfare of the church between Parish meetings. The Board consists of nine voting members including the President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Parish Clerk and five at-large board members, each of whom is responsible for liaison with a cluster of committees. Our Minister and Director of Community Life and Learning are non-voting members of the board. The Board meets at least once monthly during the church year to conduct the business of the church and to address policy and budget issues.
To reach the Governing Board, call the Church Office at (781) 934-6532 or send an email to: admin@uudux.org.
Governing Board 2025-2026
- Tracy Wagner, President
- Liz Christmann, President Elect
- Karl Schweitzer, Treasurer
- Heidi Connor, Parish Clerk
- Pat Slechta
- Cynthia Simmons
- Caroline Mitchell
- Cindy Wilson
- Amy Hamilton
- Rev. Darrah Bryons Minister
Historical Committee
Committee Chair: Carol Robison
View First Parish Church History and Building & Architecture History
Membership
Committee Chairs: Kathy Bray and Joy Sawyer
Memorials
Committee Chair: Regina Mortland
Ministry
Committee Chair: Jim Hamilton
Committee Chair:
Facilitate and maintain the quality of the ministry of the called minister as well as the ministries of other committees and individuals within First Parish Church.
Nominating
Committee Chair: Cindy Ladd Fiorini
Partner Church
Committee Chair: Jerry Larke
The mission of the Partner Church Committee is to sponsor and coordinate an on-going relationship with our Unitarian Partner Church in Nyaradszereda, Transylvania, Romania. Unitarianism has its roots in Transylvania where it was founded in the 1500s. The church has survived in the Hungarian communities in Transylvania and after the fall of Communism, relationships between American and Transylvanian parishes were established. This work is an important part of our international outreach at First Parish Church. The relationship is made possible through the Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council.
Religious Education
Committee Chair: Chair Alexa Howell
Safe Congregation
Committee Chair: Sharon Nabreski
Small Group Ministry
Chair: Heidi Connor
Social Justice
Chairs: Donna Savicki and Carrie Meier
Stewardship
Committee Chair:
Summer Fair
Committee Chair: Jim Hamilton
Trustees
Robert Robison, Chairperson
Download Means Scholarship Policies and Procedures here
Worship and Music
Committee Chair: Cindy Ladd Fiorini
Mission Statement: “The Worship-Music Committee strives to meet the diverse spiritual needs of the congregation while supporting the minister and music director in working to create welcoming and high quality worship services. Our worship should lift up Unitarian Universalist principles and be accessible to all”