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What if every Jesus follower in each of our congregations could describe a vivid, specific, shared vision for her or his church? If each of us had a compelling sense of the particular call of God on our own faith community, how might God’s love and justice be made real?

We will ponder...

Our congregation has recently engaged in conversations about “Learning, Living, and Sharing” the way of Jesus. But “Learning, Living and Sharing” are not just for grownups! We invite parents and caregivers of young children to a Ten O'clock discussion series on faith formation at home.

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As Sabbatical / Interim Minister Reebee Girash's departure approaches, she has been working with the rest of the staff and her Pastoral Relations Committee to prepare. Every pastor has their own practice regarding pastoral transitions. Reebee has written a blog post ...

Reebee Girash will hold office hours in the community on Friday, May 31, from 9 to 10:30 am at the 1369 Coffee House in Central Square. No agenda—just come and chat!

Gentle men of First Church! Join us at 7:30 am in the Hastings Room for a hearty breakfast and even heartier conversations about topics that connect our faith to our lives and our world. One-time visitors, friends, and newcomers are always welcome.

Questions? Contact Paul Efthim,...

Come to the Life and Legacy Retreat sponsored by the Stewardship Committee on Saturday, June 1, 10 am to 3 pm. We will be discussing a lot more than money!

Participants will have a chance to explore what it means to have a good life and a good death. A good life means finding comfort with...

Please join us for this celebration of God’s creation – and our role as stewards of the earth. You are invited to consider the earth – and your carbon footprint – as you make your way to church on June 2. Please Bike, Bus, Carpool, or Walk to church if possible.

At 10:45, on the walkway...

Please join us for a discussion on faith and climate change on Tuesday, June 4, at 7:30 pm in the McKenzie Library. We will look at articles from the May 2013 Sojourners Magazine, all focused on Climate Change. You can download the articles via a link on the First Church...

The Church School will run four classes on Sunday mornings, plus a youth program on Sunday afternoons. Every class and group is anchored by experienced teachers, but most teaching teams still have opportunities for new folks to join.

If you can commit to two Sundays or less per month,...

As part of our observation of Mission 4/1 Earth, First Church will observe a creation-themed Sunday on June 2. You are invited to consider the earth – and your carbon footprint – as you make your way to church on June 2. This is a...

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Thanks to a flood of calls and emails, the State Senate voted on Thursday, May 23, to include a $11.5 million one-time Salary Reserve for low-paid human service workers in the budget! Please take a moment to thank the Senate for this important...

Join First Church and march with other “Open and Affirming” UCC churches in celebrating the 43rd anniversary of Boston Pride! Whether you are gay or straight, PRIDE is a joyous opportunity to express the extravagant, inclusive love of God for all...

Roxbury Environmental Empowerment Project (REEP) is a youth-led community organizing program for environmental justice in Roxbury, Dorchester and across the City of Boston.

In their words:  Our neighborhoods are full of empty lots that...