The First Universalist Church of Southold
Greenport NY
11944-1446
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Who we are
We are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers. We are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history and spirituality, but aligned in our desire to make a difference for the good. We have a track record of standing on the side of love, justice, and peace.
We have radical roots and a history as self-motivated spiritual people: we think for ourselves and recognize that life experience influences our beliefs more than anything.
We need not think alike to love alike. We are people of many beliefs and backgrounds: people with a religious background, people with none, people who believe in a God, people who don’t, and people who let the mystery be.
We are Unitarian Universalist and Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, atheist and agnostic, believers in God, and more.
On the forefront of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer inclusion for more than 40 years, we are people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
We welcome you: your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your worries and your hopes. Join us on this extraordinary adventure of faith. Get involved!
Our Mission
The purpose of this Church shall be to affirm and promote a compassionate community which rejoices in the diversity of people and ideas. We dedicate ourselves to the examination and practice of a free and liberal religion. Love is the spirit of this church, and service its law. This is our great covenant: To dwell together in peace, To seek the truth in love, and to help one another.
– James Vila Blake
We have radical roots and a history as self-motivated spiritual people: we think for ourselves and recognize that life experience influences our beliefs more than anything.
We need not think alike to love alike. We are people of many beliefs and backgrounds: people with a religious background, people with none, people who believe in a God, people who don’t, and people who let the mystery be.
We are Unitarian Universalist and Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, atheist and agnostic, believers in God, and more.
On the forefront of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer inclusion for more than 40 years, we are people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
We welcome you: your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your worries and your hopes. Join us on this extraordinary adventure of faith. Get involved!
The purpose of this Church shall be to affirm and promote a compassionate community which rejoices in the diversity of people and ideas. We dedicate ourselves to the examination and practice of a free and liberal religion. Love is the spirit of this church, and service its law. This is our great covenant: To dwell together in peace, To seek the truth in love, and to help one another.
– James Vila Blake
Location of worship
768 Main St
Greenport,
NY
11944-1446
United States
Phone: (631) 765-3494
Fax: (631) 765-5240
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Church Pastor
Kimberley Debus
Minister
768 Main St
Greenport,
NY
11944-1446
United States
Phone: (631) 765-3494
Fax: (631) 765-5240
Click here to contact Kimberley Debus
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Unitarian Universalist
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Po Box 221
Southold, NY
11971-0221
Southold, NY
11971-0221
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Sunday Service: 11am
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The First Universalist Church of Southold History
Our History
The First Universalist Church was established in Southold on October 1, 1835. Meeting at the inn of William D. Cochran, the trustees voted to build a house of worship 35 by 48 feet with an end gallery. A liberal constitution acknowledging the “Universality of God’s Grace” was filed with the Town Clerk. Provision was made that any Christian denomination might use the building when it was not needed by the Universalists.
Richard Lathers, architect and William Cochran, builder, produced the classic structure today on Main Road opposite the Monument Corner. The church was dedicated in 1837. The unique Gothic Palladian window over the front entrance is one of the only ones in existence in the United States. A seraphim in the choir gallery furnished music for early hymn singing. Pew rents were a source of income. In 1863 the church closed for 15 years. During this period the Southold Lyceum Association used the building for a playhouse.
By 1880 the church had been remodeled and rededicated. The Ladies’ Society, a sewing group, was revived, Sunday school was reopened and a men’s club was formed. In November 1926 a large mural dominating the rear wall of the church was dedicated. This painting, “The Light of the World,” was created by Edith Mitchell Prellwitz in memory of her parents. In 1991 major steeple repair was done and in 1995 an addition to the Parish Hall was completed by architect Richard Daly.
The ministers of this church have been noted for the community activities. Rev. Ingalls served as principal of Southold Academy while a minister. Rev. Murray was one of the founders of Southold Free Library. For $25 a month he also moonlighted as village lamplighter. Rev. Sara Moores Campbell was Southold’s first woman minister. Rev. Addae Watson was this church’s first African American minister.
In March 2015, the church building was destroyed by a fire, consuming both the church building and the parish hall. In late fall 2015, the Board named a building team who is working diligently to rebuild on our historic site On the Bend.
— Becky Terra
The First Universalist Church was established in Southold on October 1, 1835. Meeting at the inn of William D. Cochran, the trustees voted to build a house of worship 35 by 48 feet with an end gallery. A liberal constitution acknowledging the “Universality of God’s Grace” was filed with the Town Clerk. Provision was made that any Christian denomination might use the building when it was not needed by the Universalists.
Richard Lathers, architect and William Cochran, builder, produced the classic structure today on Main Road opposite the Monument Corner. The church was dedicated in 1837. The unique Gothic Palladian window over the front entrance is one of the only ones in existence in the United States. A seraphim in the choir gallery furnished music for early hymn singing. Pew rents were a source of income. In 1863 the church closed for 15 years. During this period the Southold Lyceum Association used the building for a playhouse.
The ministers of this church have been noted for the community activities. Rev. Ingalls served as principal of Southold Academy while a minister. Rev. Murray was one of the founders of Southold Free Library. For $25 a month he also moonlighted as village lamplighter. Rev. Sara Moores Campbell was Southold’s first woman minister. Rev. Addae Watson was this church’s first African American minister.
In March 2015, the church building was destroyed by a fire, consuming both the church building and the parish hall. In late fall 2015, the Board named a building team who is working diligently to rebuild on our historic site On the Bend.
The First Universalist Church of Southold FAQs
Question: Where is The First Universalist Church of Southold located?
Answer: The First Universalist Church of Southold is located at 768 Main St, Greenport, New York.
Question: Who is The First Universalist Church of Southold's pastor?
Answer: The First Universalist Church of Southold's pastor is Kimberley Debus.
Question: What time is service at The First Universalist Church of Southold?
Answer: Sunday Service: 11am
Question: What is The First Universalist Church of Southold's dress code?
Answer: Come as you are. Come in whatever makes you comfortable. You’ll see a range
Question: What is The First Universalist Church of Southold's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/UUSouthold/
Question: What is The First Universalist Church of Southold's website?
Answer: http://www.FirstUniversalistSouthold.org
Question: What denominaiton is The First Universalist Church of Southold?
Answer: The First Universalist Church of Southold belongs to Unitarian Universalist denomination and is affiliated with Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA).
Answer: The First Universalist Church of Southold is located at 768 Main St, Greenport, New York.
Question: Who is The First Universalist Church of Southold's pastor?
Answer: The First Universalist Church of Southold's pastor is Kimberley Debus.
Question: What time is service at The First Universalist Church of Southold?
Answer: Sunday Service: 11am
Question: What is The First Universalist Church of Southold's dress code?
Answer: Come as you are. Come in whatever makes you comfortable. You’ll see a range
Question: What is The First Universalist Church of Southold's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/UUSouthold/
Question: What is The First Universalist Church of Southold's website?
Answer: http://www.FirstUniversalistSouthold.org
Question: What denominaiton is The First Universalist Church of Southold?
Answer: The First Universalist Church of Southold belongs to Unitarian Universalist denomination and is affiliated with Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA).
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The First Universalist Church of Southold listing was last updated on the 2nd of September, 2017
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