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First Parish is an “Open and Affirming” church in the progressive tradition. We take the Bible seriously, not literally. No matter who you are or where you’ve come from, you are welcome here!

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Upcoming Events

2023 Holiday Concert fundraiser at First Parish, Derry NH

Holiday Concert for the Meetinghouse 2023

December 2, 2023
3:00 & 7:00 PM

A holiday-themed performance by the Granite Statemen men’s chorus group. All proceeds will go to the Meetinghouse Preservation effort. Tickets are just $20 for Adults, and $5 for kids. Click to buy tickets: For the  3:00pm Matinee Performance For the 7:00 PM Evening Performance Our ticketing service, Zeffy, charges us no transaction fee. You will […]

Breakfast with SAnat for Historic Preservation of the 1769 Meetinghouse at First Parish in East Derry NH

Breakfast with Santa! 2023

December 9, 2023
8:00 am – 11:00 am

Enjoy a pancake breakfast with jolly old Santa! • Take selfies and kid photos with Santa • Have fun with kids games and crafts • Get lucky with fantastic raffle baskets The menu includes: fresh pancakes, bacon, fruit, OJ, milk and coffee. Tickets at the door are just: $10 for adults $5 for ages 3–8 […]