A word about writing as a spiritual practice by Krysia Burnham, a member of First Church in Cambridge and a hospice chaplain. Ever since the cave paintings at Lascaux, humans have told their story, in pictures and—as soon as alphabets…
A reflection by Hilary Hopkins, a member of FCC and Chair of Christian Formation “Wanna walk?” I inquire of my husband. “Sure,” he says. And out we go. Has there always been that much bird song, during the day, or…
We started off our Easter season with a rousing zoom coffee hour with some joyful song last week after worship. It was such a gift to see all of your faces, to see the festive outfits and hats, and to…
Looking for something to do on this Holy Saturday, this time of in-between? Enjoy making an Easter Lily out of paper, a resource offered by our own member Joanne Paul! Look at this article from The Spruce Crafts: How to…
A Message from Lindsay Miller: For all of us who experienced Palm Sunday online this year, here is a short video of the Palm Sunday procession at First Church in Cambridge on a bright, sunny morning in 2017. It was…
There’s always that moment when you get life-altering information after you have gone through the denial, the shock, the anxiety and fear about the unknown, when your heart just breaks because of what you do know. You know that the…
Living into Jesus’ command to us to love one another as he loved us this Maundy Thursday, we pray this blessing on all the healthcare workers in our community, their families, and healthcare workers everywhere. Blessed be your hands. Blessed…
Anima Christi (St. Ignatius of Loyola) Soul of Christ, sanctify me Body of Christ, save me Water from the side of Christ, wash me Passion of Christ, strengthen me Good Jesus, hear me Within the wounds, shelter me from turning away,…
We will be posting every day during Holy Week with a prayer or reflection. Today, let us pray: “MY LORD GOD, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot…
The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” (Matthew 21:9) Palm Sunday marks…