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The First Church of Deerfield, Deerfield, Massachusetts

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First organized in 1673 as The Congregational Church of Deerfield and later embracing Unitarianism in 1807, The First Church of Deerfield is affiliated with both the United Church of Christ and the Unitarian Universalist Association. The Church is housed in a largely unaltered 1824 Classical Revival meeting house designed by architect Winthrop Clapp, who drew inspiration from Greenfield’s Second Congregational Church 1819 structure, which was demolished. The First Church of Deerfield, which is also known simply as the Brick Church, is listed as a National Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Old Deerfield Historic District not only because of its architectural significance, but it has been considered a central building in the religious and social life of the Deerfield community.

71 Old Main St.
Deerfield, Massachusetts
01342

Filed Under: Massachusetts Tagged With: Church, Classical Revival, Congregational, Unitarian Universalist

First Unitarian Church, New Bedford, Massachusetts

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Established in 1708, the First Unitarian Church has maintained a history of tolerance, social responsibility, and spiritual exploration despite shifting ideologies since its inception. The Church’s granite Gothic style structure, built in 1838, was designed by architects Alexander Jackson Davis and Russell Warren. A highlight within the sanctuary is a large 1911 Favrile glass mural by Frederick Wilson prominently displayed behind the pulpit depicting a pilgrim traveling along a narrow treacherous mountain path. Behind him is an angel guiding him on his journey through the increasingly difficult terrain. Perhaps the mural serves as a gentle reminder that guidance, support, and understanding are necessary for all journeying through life regardless of disposition.

71 Eighth Street
New Bedford, Massachusetts

Filed Under: Massachusetts Tagged With: Church, Gothic Style, Unitarian Universalist

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