375th Anniversary of the First Natick Praying Indian Meetinghouse

Eliot Church of Natick

45 Eliot St., Natick, MA 01760

375th Event, Save The Date: October 11, 2026

Official details TBA

The Natick Praying Indian Church was burned down several times. Today it stands in the same spot as The Eliot Church of South Natick and is housed by a church of the Unitarian-Universalist Association and Church of Christ. (2009)

THE GREAT REALIZATION - The fulfillment of Waban's Dream occurred on August 11, 2012 with the First public Natick Praying Indian worship service held at the Eliot Church, So. Natick in over 300 years. Natick Praying Indian Strong Bull thanks the Creator and welcomes the ancestors home. The heartbeat of the drum is heard once again. (2012)

“It is a good day to dream.” Natick Praying Indian Strong Bear welcomes the Creator at the doorway of the Eliot Church, So. Natick, MA. The Tribe continues to pray for the day when it will be allowed to worship here once again and that the sound of our drum will call to the people awakening the heartbeat of the church and first cause of honor to the Creator. (2006)