Together in March

Black line drawing of a tree with some green leaves and the words "Resilient together" in a band of black under the tree trunkIn March, we seek to cultivate a sense of togetherness under the banner of “Resilient Together,” our 2027 Stewardship Campaign theme. Whether you are new to the church or a longtime supporter, this message reinforces how coming together with others in shared values and purpose makes us stronger.  We hope you will join in one of the many events planned this month.

The month begins and with Social Justice Community meetings on March 1 and March 29 to discuss our Community Partner organizations and other projects. On Sunday, March 22, we join Winter Walk to end homelessness. On Saturday, March 28, we will gather as a group to attend the No Kings rally for democracy.

Our new event, “Café Underground,” returns on Monday, March 16, 7-9pm. Bring your guitar, your zither, your secret poems, political cartoons, or stand-up comedy to this pop up, open mic community monthly event. Free to attend. Please register to attend.

A series of photos showing people singing with a microphone in their hand, or playing the piano with a red curtain behind them.
Enjoy poetry, stories, songs, live music and more…”Show us what you’ve got! at First Church Boston’s Cafe Underground—Every third Monday of the month!

We also celebrate the arts with a reception on Friday, March 20, 5-7pm for our newest art exhibition featuring the work of members Adnan Onart and Carol O’Neil.

Award-winning, local author Virginia Pye reads from her new novel:  Marriage and Other Monuments on Wednesday, March 25, 7pm. Following the Sunday, March 15 service, there will be a lunch and tribute to Barrett and Steele, Pulitizer-Prize winning investigative journalists who documented the economic struggle of the middle-class.

Black and white old photo of Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson, the world-renowned environmentalist and author of “Silent Spring”, (published in 1962) was a Unitarian.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Our Sunday, March 22 service explores the legacy of Unitarian environmentalist Rachel Carson.  Also, this month’s “Read with the Rev” is A Well-Behaved Woman by Therese Anne Fowler—based on the true story of a woman who used her wealth to support women’s suffrage. ” We gather on Tues, March 31 with a light dinner at 6pm followed by a discussion.

As a self-funded congregation, we launch an annual Stewardship Campaign each year, beginning with a Potluck on Saturday, March 7, and a special Sunday service the next morning on the theme, “Resilient Together.”  On Sunday, March 29, we will remember the 1968 fire that destroyed our 1868 church building and honor the resilience of the congregation that rebuilt.

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