Our Mission & Vision

Mission

To develop and maintain a sustainable, accessible, adaptive, and safe First Parish Church building to serve and inspire the wider community for the next 250 years and beyond in ways that increase connections between people and foster the fulfillment of their human potential.

Vision

The 923 Main building shall be a hub of community activity, reflecting the principles of inclusion and service to the wider community by hosting a range of endeavors which provide welcoming spaces and events for all. 

Looking Towards the Future

The vision for the building is one of openness and shared purpose. By maintaining and improving this historic space, 923 Main seeks to help it remain a welcoming hub for community life—one that reflects values of inclusion, service, and connection.

Through careful stewardship and community partnership, the organization aims to ensure that this historic building continues to inspire and serve future generations.

Priorities

  • Raising funds to make the building ADA and safety compliant

  • Maximizing the use of the building's ample spaces by the public

  • Stewarding the building to ensure the preservation and future utilization for charity, culture, wellness, education, and community

Guiding Principles

  • Preserving the historic character of the building

  • Devoted to enabling shared spaces for community gatherings, programs, and events

  • Encouraging partnerships that expand the building’s community role