The Missions & Social Justice Committee is pleased to share with you a list of organizations with which First Church partners closely and who are seeking donations in this holiday season. In the case that you and your family are…
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The great gilded cockerel weathervane that has stood atop First Church in Cambridge for the last 150 years came down on November 15, 2023, to protect it from further damage caused by extreme weather, pollution, and its own venerable age.…
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Kick off the holidays with joy and gladness while supporting the work of the Friday Café! This festive event will feature artists like the Revels’ David Coffin, world-class Irish musicians Shannon & Matt Heaton, the New England Conservatory Klezmer Band,…
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Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of First Church in Cambridge, Congregational, United Church of Christ, will be held in its 388th year at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Margaret Jewett Hall and via Zoom, for…
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Good news in GBIO’s Housing Justice Campaign! On October 18, 2023, Governor Healey introduced a bond bill with $1.6 billion dollars of reinvestment in our deteriorating public housing, as well as legislation enabling municipal transfer fees to fund more affordable…
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Following on Church for Middle East Peace Executive Director Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon’s October 15 sermon at First Church, you are invited to “Stand in the G.A.P.” with CMEP and Give, Act, and Pray. We are grieved by the…
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The First Church Shelter warmly invites everyone to their annual celebration of those doing good and important work for unhoused people across the Commonwealth. Join us for a delicious luncheon followed by the presentation of the 2023 Mitch Snyder awards.…
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Theory One Design, our website developer and communications consultant, will be with us on Sunday, October 15, with cameras in hand to snap a selection of photographs of our community. We are excited to add new images to our media…
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Lesley University is doing extensive construction to the property next door to the church. During this time, they are suspending Sunday morning parking in their lots and will ticket cars parked there, even if you display a yellow First Church…
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It’s time to sign up for fall Faith & Life Groups! Led by First Church members, Faith & Life Groups are designed to encourage meaningful connections through shared interests, whether exploring a spiritual practice, opening our eyes to the beauty…
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