The Eliot Church of Natick

At the historic Eliot Church, with roots in Congregational and Unitarian Universalist traditions, we are guided by Christian and other religious and secular teachings. Our congregation inspires a sense of spiritual and philosophical purpose as we strive to make our community a better place.

The church stands on one of the oldest church sites in America, with the first meetinghouse built in 1651. It was designed to serve as both church and public gathering place for the Natick Praying Indians, then formed under the leadership of Thomas Waban of the Algonquin tribe and the missionary pastor, the Rev. John Eliot.