Greeting the Dawn—A Sunrise Gathering on the Charles River 6:30 a.m., Storrow Lagoon @ Dartmouth Overpass (6:15 a.m.—meet at First Church Main Entrance to walk over together) Join in a casual time of welcoming the light on this holiest of days in the Christian tradition, facilitated by the Rev. Dr. Stephanie May. Please consider bringing … Continue reading Celebrate Easter with us on April 5th
On Sunday, April 12, First Church Boston was honored to host the 200th anniversary of the American Unitarian Association. The service commemorated the legacy of liberal faith with progressive values, and looked towards the future of Unitarian Universalism. The service included a sermon from Rev. Dr. SofĂa Betancourt, the President of the Unitarian Universalist Association, … Continue reading The American Unitarian Association celebrates its 200th Anniversary with us
More details about the author and this event are on our Calendar. https://firstchurchboston.org/events/author-talk-marriage-and-other-monuments-by-virginia-pye-2/
Join Us for the 10th Annual Winter Walk Boston Sunday, March 22, 2026 — Boston Common Walk with us in solidarity to end homelessness. This year, we’re stepping onto the Boston Common to raise awareness and vital funds for those experiencing homelessness. More info on how to sign up here: https://firstchurchboston.org/events/winter-walk-to-end-homelessness-2/
DRINK COFFEE + MEET PEOPLE + SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT! What do you love to do? Are you a musician? A poet? Do you enjoy live music? Do you enjoy coffee and interesting conversations? You should come to Cafe Underground. Cafe Underground is a pop up, open mic community event that is held on … Continue reading Cafe Underground Launched!
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
