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
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
What does it mean to be a Minister? Several events this month have me reflecting on this question. In succession, I will participate in the ordination service of a former student on April 7, celebrate the 10th anniversary of my own ordination on April 13, and be installed as the 24th Minister of First Church … Continue reading Rev. Stephanie’s Reflection: On Ministry
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!
