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

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Faith & Life Groups Fall 2024: 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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SNEUCC Justice Summit 2024

2024 Justice Summit: Politics as an Act of Faith Saturday, September 14, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT Register now for our Conference’s 3rd annual Justice Summit. With a timely focus this year on the intersection of…

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Planned Giving

This summer, as we begin a season of transition and change, we are seeking to do all that we can to establish a financially sustainable future for our church. We have been blessed with many gifts from those whose financial…

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Seeking Church School Teachers for 2024-25

First Church has a lively and varied Church School program for children in PreK through high school that relies on volunteer teachers to be successful. Accompanying our youngest members on their journey of spiritual formation is an opportunity to live…

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boardwalk through meadow

Mindfulness Walks with Stefanie Haug

First Church member Stefanie Haug offers mindfulness walks in nature through the Audubon Center at Magazine Beach and Mount Auburn Cemetery. She will also offer a walk for First Church folks this summer! See the details below. Mindfulness Walk for…

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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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Rev. Dan Smith leads a Bible study on Zoom

A Thank You Letter from Dan

Dear First Church, Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! What an over-the-top, spectacular, beyond-perfect, super-emotional and super fun farewell Sunday. So much Spirit, Love, and Joy, and so many tears, especially mine!  I cried before church; I bawled like a…

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