As a nearly 400-year-old institution, First Church in Boston is deeply rooted in history, tradition, and place. However, the church that exists today is not the same in its ideas, actions, and culture as the church was at its founding in 1630.
Join us as we kick off a new program year at First Church Boston. Starting September 8, we return to the sanctuary for Sunday services at 11am each week. Each week is an opportunity to experience a time of spiritual community and reconnection to deeper values as well as excellent music by the professional First … Continue reading Sunday services return to the sanctuary
We are gathering on Sunday, August 25, after church for lunch and discussion of Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg, recommended by the Unitarian Universalist Association. There will be a Zoom link for those wishing to join remotely. This first discussion will focus on the introduction and first … Continue reading August 25: Join us for a book discussion of our Common Read!
Save the Date for an all-church BBQ: Sunday, June 9 from noon to 1:30 pm Hot dogs, hamburgers, turkey burgers and potato salad will be provided. Water and soft drinks will be available too! We ask members and friends to bring a side dish, chips or salads. We will celebrate the end of the church … Continue reading Join us for a church BBQ on June 9
First Church Boston’s Annual Meeting Sunday May 18 @ 12:30pm In-person and online All Members of First Church in Boston are urged to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting, either in person or online. At this time, we elect our church officers, members of the Standing Committee, Nominating Committee, and Membership Committee, and delegates for the … Continue reading Save Sunday, May 19th at 12:30pm for our Annual Meeting
CLICK HERE to watch the installation live. For more details about the installation and other events at First Church Boston in April: https://firstchurchboston.org/april-marks-a-historic-event/ Posted: April 1, 2024
March 31 6 am “Greeting the Dawn “ A Sunrise Gathering on the Charles River Join in welcoming the light, facilitated by the Rev. Dr. Stephanie May. Bring a reading of renewal and hope to share or simply come to be in community. Coffee and baked goods provided. Meet at First Church Boston at … Continue reading Celebrate EASTER with us on March 31!
The Minns Lecture series, created at First Church in Boston and King’s Chapel in 1941, presents an annual series of lectures by Unitarian Universalist ministers on religious topics. The 2024 lectures will be in-person and online: For more information about this year’s lectures http://minnslectures.org/ Posted March 5, 2024
We CONNECTED and did some REVELING on Saturday March 9, with a Potluck and our Canvass kick off. The food was plentiful and tasty. We played some fun Trivia, and were reminded of all the things we value at First Church Boston: Worship, Community, Learning events, and each other! Now is the time to renew … Continue reading A Potluck Supper kicks off our Annual Canvass
Join Rev. Stephanie and others for some casual social time at our Winter Wednesdays. Try to come in-person but online is another option. There have been discussions about new years resolutions, wine-tasting, knitting & crafting, and guitar-playing to name just a few. Check the website calendar for the latest information on upcoming Wintery Wednesdays and … Continue reading Getting together for Winter Wednesdays
