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

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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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Register for Winter/Lent Faith & Life Groups

Registration is now open for our latest round of Faith & Life Groups! Please register by Wednesday, February 9. READ THE FULL GROUP DESCRIPTIONS AND REGISTER HERE Lenten Morning Prayer with Jaz Buchanan Want to explore centering prayer as a…

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GBIO Delegates Assembly

GBIO January Update

Hello First Church, Welcome to a new year with GBIO! There is already much to share starting with an exciting invitation to the GBIO Delegates Assembly, Thursday, January 27  at 7:00 p.m., via Zoom. Register here to join in as…

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