Our distinctive stone church was built in 1845 and is a highlight of Chester’s Stone Village Historic District. The church is beautiful, both inside and out, and is graced by handsome stained-glass windows and a lovely front garden. It is an inspiring setting for Sunday services and other church activities. Solar panels, unobtrusively situated to avoid marring the aesthetics of the Stone Village, meet the full electrical needs of the church. Church space is offered free-of-charge to community groups.
The congregation is currently converting the meadow behind the church into an ecological buffer that promises to delight visitors, create valuable wildlife habitat, and sequester carbon for generations to come. This project, named the Meadow Walk Project, includes improved drainage, carefully selected trees, shrubs and grasses, and mowed walking paths.
Accessibility
The First Universalist Parish of Chester welcomes and affirms all people. We have many supports in place to help accommodate full participation in the life of the church.
Our sanctuary and community room are wheelchair accessible.
A lift provides access from the vestibule to the community room.
Our restroom is not fully ADA compliant.
Large print hymnals are available for the visually impaired.
Wire loop technology is connected to our PA system to assist the hearing impaired.
Service animals are welcome to attend church services and programs.
