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First Church in Salem is a Unitarian Universalist church, was built in 1836, a Gothic Revival building of Quincy granite. It’s long and interesting history dates back to its founding in 1629. Gathered by the Puritans of Massachusetts Bay Colony, the theological position of the church has changed through the years, most significantly in the early 1800‘s when Unitarianism was embraced.

Notable members include but are not limited to Roger Conant, the founder of Salem village, John Endicott, the first Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and Reverend William Bentley, world renowned minister, scholar, columnist, and diarist. Various church members were involved in the Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692, including Judge Hathorne and the junior minister Rev.

Nicholas Noyes. Parishioners Rebecca Nurse and Giles Corey, who were excommunicated and executed during the trials.

Reverend Elizabeth M. Ide is the 32nd minister of the First Church in Salem. She is a graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago.

 

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Animal Care

The Good Witch of Salem loves animals! It is very important to care for animals in a kind and loving manner. In this week-long program, students will explore a variety of pets and how to care for them properly. We will begin the week by adopting our very own pet! Children will go through the process of adopting their pet...

Animal Care

The Good Witch of Salem loves animals! It is very important to care for animals in a kind and loving manner. In this week-long program, students will explore a variety of pets and how to care for them properly. We will begin the week by adopting our very own pet! Children will go through the process of adopting their pet...

Animal Care

The Good Witch of Salem loves animals! It is very important to care for animals in a kind and loving manner. In this week-long program, students will explore a variety of pets and how to care for them properly. We will begin the week by adopting our very own pet! Children will go through the process of adopting their pet...

Animal Care

The Good Witch of Salem loves animals! It is very important to care for animals in a kind and loving manner. In this week-long program, students will explore a variety of pets and how to care for them properly. We will begin the week by adopting our very own pet! Children will go through the process of adopting their pet...

Animal Care

The Good Witch of Salem loves animals! It is very important to care for animals in a kind and loving manner. In this week-long program, students will explore a variety of pets and how to care for them properly. We will begin the week by adopting our very own pet! Children will go through the process of adopting their pet...

Fashion Week

Calling all Fashionistas! In this week-long workshop, children will get the opportunity to design and create their very own clothing from a variety of materials, including textiles and recycled materials. Together we will create an ensemble to model at the end of the week for our very own Fashion Show that will take place on Friday, July 29th at 12:30PM for all...

Fashion Week

Calling all Fashionistas! In this week-long workshop, children will get the opportunity to design and create their very own clothing from a variety of materials, including textiles and recycled materials. Together we will create an ensemble to model at the end of the week for our very own Fashion Show that will take place on Friday, July 29th at 12:30PM for all...

Fashion Week

Calling all Fashionistas! In this week-long workshop, children will get the opportunity to design and create their very own clothing from a variety of materials, including textiles and recycled materials. Together we will create an ensemble to model at the end of the week for our very own Fashion Show that will take place on Friday, July 29th at 12:30PM for all...

Fashion Week

Calling all Fashionistas! In this week-long workshop, children will get the opportunity to design and create their very own clothing from a variety of materials, including textiles and recycled materials. Together we will create an ensemble to model at the end of the week for our very own Fashion Show that will take place on Friday, July 29th at 12:30PM for all...

Fashion Week

Calling all Fashionistas! In this week-long workshop, children will get the opportunity to design and create their very own clothing from a variety of materials, including textiles and recycled materials. Together we will create an ensemble to model at the end of the week for our very own Fashion Show that will take place on Friday, July 29th at 12:30PM for all...