“Illuminations: Tapestry of Sorrow & of Joy” by Alex Kalil opened at the First Church Boston on Friday evening December 6 and will be on display throughout spaces through January 2025.. Artist Alex Kalil was intrigued to learn that the architect of the 1972 church, Paul Rudolph, had said of the interior: ‘The space was … Continue reading New artwork on display throughout the church
Our Common Read discussion of On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg will continue on Sunday, November 24 after church. In this session, we will focus on chapters 3 and 4 which address questions of public harm and institutional obligations of repair. Reading the book is strongly recommended, but … Continue reading Discussing our Common Read book
On November 5, Election Day, as people across the country exercise their right to vote, drop into the church for community, self-paced grounding and centering exercises, and a meal. The building will be open and staffed by our ministry team from 12–7 p.m. with food available starting at 5 p.m. For more information contact Lindsay … Continue reading Drop in for community on Election Day
In October, please join us in fun events for the family happening on Marlborough Street. On Saturday, October 19, the John Winthrop School hosts their annual street fair from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Stop by our table for a fun hat project and to meet First Church folks, including our children’s programming staff, Noah … Continue reading All Ages Fun in October
Join us on Sunday, October 6 at 12:30pm for this important election year action. We’ll be writing postcards reminding people in a “swing state” to be sure to exercise their right to vote. Our goal is getting 400 cards ready to be mailed. If we each write 20 cards, that means we need 20 of … Continue reading Postcard Writing on Oct 6 to Get Out the Vote
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!
Welcome to summer! With the arrival of summer, what are you looking forward to? Do you have summer rituals you enjoy—or have enjoyed in the past? Perhaps there is a favorite body of water that calls to you to come, sit, and rest a while. Or maybe you have a particular tradition for where you … Continue reading Rev. Stephanie’s Reflection: Summer Renewal
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
