The Minns Lecture series, created at First Church in Boston and King’s Chapel in 1941, presents an annual series of lectures by Unitarian Universalist ministers on religious topics. The 2024 lectures will be in-person and online: For more information about this year’s lectures http://minnslectures.org/ Posted March 5, 2024
We CONNECTED and did some REVELING on Saturday March 9, with a Potluck and our Canvass kick off. The food was plentiful and tasty. We played some fun Trivia, and were reminded of all the things we value at First Church Boston: Worship, Community, Learning events, and each other! Now is the time to renew … Continue reading A Potluck Supper kicks off our Annual Canvass
Join Rev. Stephanie and others for some casual social time at our Winter Wednesdays. Try to come in-person but online is another option. There have been discussions about new years resolutions, wine-tasting, knitting & crafting, and guitar-playing to name just a few. Check the website calendar for the latest information on upcoming Wintery Wednesdays and … Continue reading Getting together for Winter Wednesdays
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
Which ancestors have inspired your faith, commitments, and values? This word cloud includes the names of ancestors collected from attendees in the October 29th service. Some names are recognizable public figures, most are known only to the person who wrote the card. Engaging in such a ritual reminds us of our interdependence across generations of … Continue reading Rev. Stephanie’s Reflection: Exploring “Interdependence”
Halloween. Trick or treating. Candy. I’m hoping one of those words sparks a fond memory of a time when you were trick or treating. Or, when you were out with your children seeking candy. Either way, Halloween is when kids are super excited to put on a costume–either homemade or store-bought–and hit the streets to … Continue reading Julianna Dunn’s Reflection: Halloween, Trick or Treating, Candy!
From my new office window overlooking Marlborough Street, I am reminded that there is much to love about Boston in the fall—trees erupting into color, the return of cozy sweaters, pumpkins on porches, and more. Throughout the month, First Church will be exploring what it means to love. Beginning on October 1, the Sunday service … Continue reading Rev. Stephanie’s Reflections: October is “Love” month
