We are looking forward to the year ahead, and January’s theme of “Quest—Journeys with A Purpose”. Hear more from Rev. Stephanie in this message. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DosXiO8Lc0L

Mark your calendar for the world premiere of Larry Thomas Bell’s Preludes & Fugues for Organ, Sunday, December 7 at 4pm. Forrest Eimold will play the church’s Casavant organ in the sanctuary of First Church Boston, followed by a reception. All donations benefit the music program at the First Church Boston.     THE NEW … Continue reading World Premiere of music by Larry Thomas Bell: Preludes & Fugues for Organ

First Church Boston is proud to be one of the locations for the 2025 Boston Book Festival. This free all-day event on October 25 “celebrates the power of words to stimulate, agitate, delight and inspire.” It is a day you won’t want to miss. Check out the Boston Book Festival schedule.

A SUN DAY Pilgrimage was held on Sunday, September 21 and Rev. Stephanie and First Church Boston members marched! Boston Interfaith Climate Allies, along with other concerned citizens walked from Copley Square carrying their signs and banners advocating for solar and wind power to free our world of fossil fuels and protect our world. There … Continue reading Marching for sun and wind power with Boston Interfaith Climate Allies

Our traditional Water Communion will take place at our Sunday service, September 14. Please bring a bit of water from a meaningful place or event from your summer, or water will be provided. Participants will be invited to briefly share what makes this water meaningful to them. In considering your remarks, please think more of … Continue reading Bring water for our Water Communion tradition

We have started a self-led meditation practice on Sundays at 10:15 up in the church bell tower. (Yes, First Church Boston has a bell tower!) It is a great way to quiet your mind and get ready for services. Thanks to Dan Palazuelos, who at a recent service explained his journey incorporating meditation into his … Continue reading A moment of stillness before services on Sundays

Join us in our air-conditioned Hale Chapel either in-person or on YouTube for services with music, readings, and a sermon by a guest or a member of the congregation. On a few Sundays, folks are invited to join a Porch Gathering starting at 11am. Each in-person, outdoor gathering will have a host to welcome all … Continue reading Summer Services have begun!

On Sunday, June 8 we will have two church traditions: Flower Communion and our church BBQ. Please bring a flower to share (and flowers will also be provided)  Learn more about the history and meaning of Unitarian Universalist Flower Communion. Stay after services for First Church Boston’s Annual Barbecue at around 12:30pm. Hot dogs and … Continue reading Our June Flower Communion followed by Church BBQ

On May 18, the Members of First Church in Boston gathered in-person and online for the 2025 Annual Meeting—to review the concluding year; hear reports on governance, ministry, and finances; and elect Officers and Committee Members for the year to come.