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

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Night Song Returns on September 7

Night Song is a worship opportunity that offers stillness and sublime music in a darkened sanctuary for respite and reset. We all need time set aside from the demands of daily life and the issues facing our community and our…

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Friday Café Season 12

After our usual low-key summer lunch format, the Friday Café returns to full operation on Friday, September 5, offering a full cooked meal, along with a variety of other resources. Come visit our thriving community, and consider signing up to…

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Prayers for Liberty Labor Day Walk, September 1

Prayers for Liberty Labor Day Walk – September 1, 2025   On May 30, Prayers for Liberty held an interfaith clergy march from Lexington to Boston. Hundreds of faith leaders  from all different sects and creeds, including our own Pastor…

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Meet Our Pastoral Intern

We are very happy to announce that we will have a Pastoral Intern for the coming academic year! At the end of August we will welcome Noël Grisanti, who will be with us 15 hours per week and will be…

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A Pastoral Note: Ken Ziebell

Dear First Church family, With the sadness of death, and the assurance of renewal into the eternal love of God, I let you know of the death Wednesday evening of Ken Ziebell. Please hold Linda and all their family in…

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Pastoral Care Cards This Summer

During the summer months, we invite you to support our Pastoral Care ministry by writing a simple note to First Church members who are on our weekly prayer list. It may be to share congratulations, condolences, or “get well soon”…

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Discovery Team Report Available for Review

The Discovery Team has produced a report of their work over the past several months, and you are invited to review it in advance of our Special Congregational Meeting this Sunday. Gleaned from many large and small group conversations, as…

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Breaking Bread Together: Stewardship Meals

As the school year winds down and summer gatherings begin, the Stewardship Committee is organizing a series of meals to help foster community, connection, and a sense of belonging. A few folks have kindly agreed to host – now we…

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Summer Building Hours

Because of our limited Sexton staffing and the slower building pace during the summer, we have reduced our building hours. Going forward, the building will close at 2:00 p.m. on most Saturdays and Sundays. In July, the building will close…

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