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

Latest News

Staffing Update

There have been a few additions to the First Church staff over the summer months. You have probably already seen the announcements about our new Pastoral Intern Noël Grisanti, who started with us in late August. We also have two…

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Fall Faith & Life Groups: Call for Leaders

Are you interested in leading a small group over Zoom or in person this Fall? Contact Beth Spaulding (bspaulding68@gmail.com) to discuss your idea for the next round of Faith & Life Groups, running in October/November, with registration happening in September.…

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candles on a table at night

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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