Welcome to First Church in Cambridge
We’re glad you found us! First Church is a vibrant, multi-generational, engaged urban church. We care a lot about each other and what’s happening in the world around us. Wherever you are on the journey of life or faith, you are welcome here.

Pastoral Transition at First Church
A Message from Our Moderator
Follow-up to the June 22 Special Congregational Meeting
One of my favorite things about First Church is our appetite for participation. We not only want to know what’s happening, but why, and how we can shape it. This was evident at our Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 22. It was great to have about 70 members participate in a 90-minute deliberative process, despite it being about 100% humidity in Margaret Jewett Hall!
If you couldn’t make it, here’s what we learned…
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Pastoral Care Cards This Summer
During the summer months, we invite you to support our Pastoral Care ministry by writing a simple note to First Church members who are on our weekly prayer list. It may be to share congratulations, condolences, or “get well soon”…
Discovery Team Report Available for Review
The Discovery Team has produced a report of their work over the past several months, and you are invited to review it in advance of our Special Congregational Meeting this Sunday. Gleaned from many large and small group conversations, as…