First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall, Newburyport

Name: First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall
Address: 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport, 01950, United States
Telephone: +1 978-465-0602

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First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall

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The First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall is a historic church building at 26 Pleasant Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Originally a Reformed congregation, the congregation is currently affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist denomination. The current Minister is Reverend Rebecca M. Bryan. The church's steeple is currently the tallest point in downtown Newburyport, Massachusetts. ()

Built: 1801 (224 years ago)Coordinates: 42°48'39"N, 70°52'17"W

Address

26 Pleasant StNewburyport (South End)Newburyport 01950 United States

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+1 978-465-0602

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Day trips

First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cushing House Museum and Garden, First Presbyterian Church, Newburyport Harbor Front Range Light, Coffin House.

~1520 ftS
Museum, History museum
Cushing House Museum and Garden, Newburyport
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Church
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~1790 ftE
Lighthouse
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Coffin House, Newbury
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~1430 ftE
Lighthouse
Newburyport Harbor Rear Range Light, Newburyport
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~980 ftNE
42°48'43"N • 70°52'6"W
Custom House Maritime Museum, Newburyport
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~730 ftSW
Church
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~500 ftW
Park
Brown Square, Newburyport
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~1830 ftW
Library
Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport
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~800 ftNE
Museum, Maritime museum
United States Customhouse, Newburyport
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~1130 ftS
Georgian architecture
Dalton House, Newburyport
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall open?

First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall is open:

Monday 9 am - 1 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 1 pm
Thursday 9 am - 1 pm
Friday 9 am - 1 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10:30 am - 1 pm

Which popular attractions are close to First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall?

Nearby attractions include Market Square Historic District, Newburyport (2 min walk), Brown Square, Newburyport (3 min walk), Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Newburyport (4 min walk), United States Customhouse, Newburyport (4 min walk).

How to get to First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall by public transport?

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Newburyport (26 min walk)