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…
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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…
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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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