First Trinitarian Congregational Church - Scituate, MA - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The church is neo-classical in style with Greek Revival influences. The front facade is dominated by the entrance way with the a pediment that features a wide flat entablature and a narrow lunette window in the tympanum which is supported by six shallow pilasters.

The First Trinitarian Congregational Church has been closely associated with Scituate's founding in 1634. Rev John Lothrop and 30 followers left England in 1634 and first landed in Boston and then the area called Scituate. The first meeting house was built in 1636. The town government was greatly influenced by the Congregationalist for nearly 200 years.

Disagreement between on religious doctrine led to the split between the Unitarian and Congregationalists in 1825. With the majority of the congregation voting in favor of the Unitarian doctrine, the traditional Congregationalists split and built this church in 1826.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1826 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM Street address of Church: 381 Country Way Scituate , MA Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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