Celebrate 200 Years of UU Nashua
In September 1826 a group of Nashuans met to form the First Congregationalist Unitarian Society of Dunstable. The following June, many gathered to consecrate their
new meeting house on Lowell Road.
In 1835 the First Universalist Society of Nashua was formed and their church on the corner of Main Street and East Pearl Street dedicated on January 1 st 1839.
This 2026/2027 church year we gather to celebrate, honor and learn from our founders and the 200 years that have followed, and to look forward to the future strengthened by the knowledge of our history.
Learn more about our 200 year church history
Join us for a full year of fun events:
200th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration
Sunday, September 27th 10am-2:30pm
We had a fabulous 200th Anniversary Kickoff on September 27th!
Check out articles in the Nashua Ink Link and the Union Leader to hear more about the celebration
Historical Walking Tours of Downtown Nashua
November 1, 12:45-2:30pm
We’ll visit sites around downtown Nashua that have been a part of Unitarian, Universalist and UU history. We’ll also explore how the church was an integral part of early Nashua history.
We are limiting each time slot to 15 people for ease of navigation. All tours will start in front of the church at 58 Lowell St in Nashua. Children and youth are welcome to join the tours. There will be childcare available for younger children during the tours if requested.
Celebrating 20 Years with Jed Holland as our Music Director!
TBD in January
In the midst of our Bicentennial, we get to celebrate another anniversary: Jed Holland will have been UU Nashua’s Music Director for 20 years in January and we are throwing a party!
Contra Dance
TBD in February
All ages welcome for an evening of dancing and fun!
Bicentennial High Tea
Saturday, April 17, 3-5pm
An elegant afternoon of finger sandwiches and desserts. You are invited to dress in 1820s period garb!
Building Anniversary & End of Year Party
Sunday, June 13, 9:30am
We’ll close out our year with another special service and party. Anyone who wishes can start the morning with a walk from the Nashua Historical Society to the church, mirroring the walk that our UU Nashua ancestors took when the building was first completed in 1827