Organ pipes in the Sanctuary of First Church in Cambridge. A wrought iron chandelier hangs in the foreground.

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An Invitation to Covenant Dinners

Would you like to reconnect with old friends, meet new friends, and take a moment to reflect on what it means to be a part of our church community? Would you like to share conversation, food, and drink with interesting…

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UCC Aid Appeal for Ukraine

In late February,  the United Church of Christ made an appeal to local churches to help Ukrainians find safety, inside and away from their country.  Donations now top over $1 million and more is needed.  According to Connie Larman at ucc.org:…

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Memorial Flowers for Easter

If you wish to donate memorial flowers for loved ones this Easter, please send the names of those to be remembered to Kirsten Manville in the First Church office by April 10. Contributions of $20 to help defray the cost…

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Changes to Masking Guidelines at First Church

APRIL UPDATE: Due to an expected increase in the number of people worshiping in person, as well as our plan for robust singing, we will continue to require masking in the Sanctuary through Easter, at least.  As communities across the…

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Looking Ahead to Lent

This Lent, join us as we explore what it means to hold Jesus at the center of our faith and lives. How might focusing on Jesus’ life and teachings ground and clarify our conversations about how we hold the loneliness,…

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Homeless Ministries Annual Appeal 2022 Recap

Thank you so much to all who attended Homeless Ministries’ 2022 livestream appeal with special guest Danielle Allen— and a special thanks to all who took the opportunity to make a donation to our work. We’re pleased to report that…

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Become a First Friend

Are you interested in meeting people who are new to First Church? Do you feel called to help newer folks learn the ropes and to be a point person for their questions? Sign up to be a First Friend! You…

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Annual Meeting Recap

On Sunday, January 30, the Annual Meeting of First Church in Cambridge took place in its 386th year, and for a second year in a row via Zoom. The meeting was attended by over 80 members, and we had a…

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