April promises to be a month of abundance. Whether you are looking for community, social action, or spiritual renewal, this month has something for you.

As a Unitarian Universalist congregation historically rooted in Christianity, we continue our centuries long celebration of Easter Sunday. This year Easter falls between the 250^th Anniversary of the start of the American Revolution and the 129^th running of the Boston Marathon. If you are in the city for either (or both) events, please join us on Easter at 11:00 a.m. for joyous music and sermon “Of Liberty and Love” by the Rev. Dr. Stephanie May.  We will also gather on the Charles River at sunrise for a casual time of welcoming the light in shared readings on renewal and hope.

In another special Sunday service on April 13, we host a Climate Justice Revival. Starting with a Sunday service on the theme of environmental justice, there will also be a workshop on how to engage in the critical work of fostering a sustainable planet for us all. To learn more about the social justice efforts of First Church, the Social Justice Community meets on the 1^st Sunday of the month.

Each Sunday, the professional singers of the First Church Boston Choral Ensemble bring extraordinary music to our worship services. On Saturday, April 26, 7:00 pm, the Choral Ensemble joins with the Society Players Chamber Orchestra to present Fauré’s Requiem.  Enjoy an evening of beautiful music as the soothing melodies of Fauré’s masterpiece transports you to a place of serenity and reflection.

Throughout the month, we will also be exploring the monthly theme of “Love” as part of our year-long reimagining of our 1630 Covenant. From the Sunday Services to a small group discussion on Monday, April 6, 7:00 pm, we ask what the historic call to gather “in mutual love and respect” could mean for us today?

And, just as the month ends, the annual Minns Lectures kick-off followed on Saturday, May 3, 5:00pm with a Spring FUNdraiser. Mark your calendars now to join in.