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

Latest News

picture of wheat

Homeless Ministries Summer 2021 Update

After 15 months in pandemic mode, our First Church Homeless Ministries are finally preparing to return to “normal” operations—with a few COVID adjustments. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, First Church responded rapidly, adjusting existing programs and adding new…

Read More
picture of a woman

Congratulations to First Church and to Lexi Boudreaux

Good news, church!  At a Special Congregational Meeting held after worship  via Zoom on Sunday, June 27, First Church voted unanimously to call Lexi Boudreaux to be our full-time Transitional Minister for a designated term of two years. What a…

Read More
doves into flames icon

First Church in Cambridge Creates Reparations Fund

On Monday, May 24, 2021, the Executive Council voted unanimously to approve the creation of a First Church Reparations Fund. The measure was brought before church leaders by members of the Exploring Reparations Faith and Life group, our Beloved Community…

Read More
Greater Boston Interfaith Organization logo

First Church’s GBIO Campaign Update

This spring, First Church has been listening closely to the stories carried by our congregation. Along with the other members of the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization, we’ve taken the season of renewal to find out what is on the hearts…

Read More
view of sanctuary from Narthex

Our Reopening Plan

We are entering a joyful time – a time of regathering in-person in the near future. A Regathering Group on Inclusion and Belonging has begun meeting to ensure our reopening is as consistent as possible with our antiracist vision and…

Read More
The tower of First Church Cambridge showing its rooster weathervane against a blue sky

An Opportunity Before Us

Dear Friends, As we look ahead to the summer and fall, we are invited to discern next steps as we journey further into post-pandemic life, our three-phase staffing plan, and our vision of being an antiracist church. We have two…

Read More

How Can You Serve First Church?

As a faith community, we have devoted much love and energy to moving First Church forward in its ministries and aspirations over the past year.  Our Homeless Ministries, our Vision for Becoming an Antiracist Church, and our Care and Stewardship…

Read More

UCC General Synod XXXIII – Register Now

Registration is open for a Special Virtual General Synod 33, which will be held July 11-18, 2021. This bi-annual meeting for the United Church of Christ is a chance to connect in covenant for worship, keynote addresses, learning, and justice-making…

Read More