We at First Church have been tracking the news of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus, and likely you have been, too. The headlines describing upticks in cases around the country, and even here in Massachusetts, reflect the sober…
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In the Fall of 2020, our Community Minister for Racial Justice Carlyle Stewart hosted a series entitled “Call to Return: Spiritual Reflections on Racial Justice.” In those sessions, participants learned about the intersection between Christian theology and racial theories that…
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The United Church of Christ (UCC) and the People’s Justice Council are among ten 2021 finalists for the ecoAmerica American Climate Leadership Awards, which celebrate organizations and climate leaders who offer replication models for outstanding climate initiatives, as well as…
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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…
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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…
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Summer is upon us, and what a different summer it will be from the last one! We hope and pray you find extra time… for gathering with friends and family, in-person and in places near or far-away; to be outside,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Would you like to eat a popsicle after worship on the church lawn with other First Church members this summer? Well, you are in luck! Bring your own picnic lunch and we will provide the popsicles! As a part of…
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