We are a small congregation, an outpost of Unitarian Universalist activity and thought located in the northern reaches of Maine and the East Coast. The congregation has a long history in Caribou. The building was erected in 1867 as first the Union Meeting Congregationalist and then Universalist. On January 21, 1895 the present congregation was incorporated as the Universalist Parish. This was the second attempt at establishing a Universalist presence in the area. In 1903 the Universalists took over sole ownership of the church, the other congregations having either disbanded or built their own buildings in Caribou. It is the oldest church building in Caribou. Since that time the memorial stained glass windows were installed and the parish house was built which now houses the church office, Sunday school rooms and provides space for church meetings and coffee hour. Over the years, the congregation has ebbed and waned with the establishment of the Ladies Aid, the Murry Club, and the Men’s Club. In 1960 the First Universalist Church of Caribou voted to join the merger of theUnitarian and Universalist Churches to become part of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Due to its independent stance, however, it was not until 1982 that the congregation voted to change its name to The Unitarian Universalist Church of Caribou.

We hold services year around at 10:00 AM with coffee hour after the service providing an opportunity for the congregation to commune with members and visitors alike. Our members are active in the community in various organizations and pursuits and we have a growing community outreach program. We are a founding member of the Ecumenical Food Pantry and were instrumental in the organization of the area’s emergency fuel fund. We are now focusing on community development through supporting the creation of co-operative projects and business. Please join us for thought provoking progressive sermons and conversation. We’d love to meet you.