Eleven years have passed since the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, which we thought would be a tipping point for stronger action to promote common sense gun laws. At that point in time, some members of FCB’s Social Justice Committee gathered to form our own Campaign Against Gun Violence which presented informational sessions, calls for advocacy, and … Continue reading Ellie Miller’s Reflection: Gun Violence Prevention
Post Card Writing Party! Sunday, December 10, 12:30 in the upper narthex. Join us to write postcards to your legislators on current legislation under consideration at the State House aimed at reducing plastic use and waste. We’ll have the cards, the bill numbers, and concise language to make our ask. And we’ll look up your … Continue reading Write a postcard to support plastic waste reduction bills
Since its founding in 1630, the First Church congregation has always included children and adults of many ages. While the past few years disrupted our programming for children and families, we are excited to now be rebuilding our resources and welcoming returning and new families. Read about these new resources for children and families: Childcare, … Continue reading Resources for children and families at First Church Boston
Bring your plastic detergent jugs to First Church Boston in exchange for a package of eco-friendly detergent sheets (up to 60 loads!) Exchange: Every Sunday between 10:30 – 11am and Mondays 10am – 3pm First Church Boston | 66 Marlborough St. | Boston 02116 Plastics originate as fossil fuels and emit greenhouse gases … Continue reading Small steps make an impact for less plastic on the planet
First Church Boston members joined the fun as the annual John Winthrop School Street Fair closed down our block of Marlborough Street on Saturday, October 14.
On Saturday, September 30, all members of the Standing Committee and the Rev. Dr. Stephanie May met with UUA facilitator Art Nava for a half-day retreat. The day began with exercises for the steering committee and minister to get to know each other better. In small groups, we then explored what draws each to be a part … Continue reading Standing Committee and new minister gather for fall retreat
First Church Boston is a member of the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO) who has set affordable housing as one of their goals for this year. Hear more about the situation — covered on channel 2 on GBH News.
First Church Boston’s Social Justice Committee gathered in the auditorium after Sunday service on October 1 for food and fellowship and to review our social justice initiatives. We heard updates on the work of the five community partners who we support and work with: the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, the Greater Boston Interfaith … Continue reading The Social Justice Community met for their annual kick-off meeting
Over the summer a number of people have been working very hard on projects around our church, and we want to both acknowledge and thank them. Susan Patrick and Nancy Olsen took on a huge project to repaint the hymn book holders. Javier Neyra and Dan Bash, our sextons, removed all the holders from the sanctuary chairs. … Continue reading Behind the scene this summer at First Church Boston
Come FCB members and friends, and join us for an evening on the Esplanade with the Boston Landmarks Orchestra on Wed. Aug 2nd  at 7 pm at the Hatch Shell. (The event is free and open to everyone.) The Orchestra will play George Gershwin’s ‘An American in Paris’ and Dvorak’s ‘Cello concerto.’ There is a special prelude … Continue reading Meet-up for a concert at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade
