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…
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Update: Thank you to everyone who completed our congregational survey! Over 90 people provided their input and feedback, and church staff and leaders are working through a time of processing and planning for our new ways of being together. Stay…
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The Mothers’ Day Walk for Peace is a beloved Boston tradition and celebration of our potential to create more peaceful communities. It is the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute’s (LDBPI) largest fundraising event to grow and sustain their services, advocacy…
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On Sunday May 16, First Church will welcome Karlene Griffiths Sekou as guest preacher for Morning Worship via livestream at 11:00 a.m. Karlene is an international human rights advocate, public health professional, grassroots organizer, and culture worker. We celebrate that…
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The second phase of First Church’s master plan three-phase exterior renovation project will start on Monday, April 26. The first phase of the project took place in 2018 and included the exterior restoration of the west and south walls of…
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Registration for the second Annual Meeting of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ is now open; come and build our new Conference together! The online meeting on Saturday, May 8, will be woven through with…
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With tensions rising in Minneapolis and around the nation as the Derek Chauvin trial continues and people react to the devastating killing of Daunte Wright by a police officer, we recommend listening to Robin Young’s powerful interview with somatic therapist…
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We are launching a new virtual hub for community conversation, and you’re invited! The First Church List is a listserv hosted by groups.io. It is a virtual hub for the First Church community to communicate directly with each other through…
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With the blessing of our Deacons and other church leaders, our hard-working worship staff will be taking vacation the week after Easter, including Sunday, April 11. Worship and program staff will be off from April 5 through April 12. Sextons…
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Join the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO) as we begin our journey towards a new platform by listening deeply to what’s on all of our hearts. First Church will host a series of Listening Sessions for small groups throughout the…
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