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This summer, as we begin a season of transition and change, we are seeking to do all that we can to establish a financially sustainable future for our church. We have been blessed with many gifts from those whose financial…

First Church has a lively and varied Church School program for children in PreK through high school that relies on volunteer teachers to be successful. Accompanying our youngest members on their journey of spiritual formation is an opportunity to live…

First Church member Stefanie Haug offers mindfulness walks in nature through the Audubon Center at Magazine Beach and Mount Auburn Cemetery. She will also offer a walk for First Church folks this summer! See the details below. Mindfulness Walk for…

All-Church Fall Retreat at Craigville Retreat Center Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29 Join Emma Thomas, Sarah Higginbotham, and other church leaders on the Cape for a weekend of community-building in fellowship, formation, and fun. Take advantage of scheduled…

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”…

Dear First Church, Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! What an over-the-top, spectacular, beyond-perfect, super-emotional and super fun farewell Sunday. So much Spirit, Love, and Joy, and so many tears, especially mine!  I cried before church; I bawled like a…

The Interim Search Team is excited to introduce the Rev. Dr. J. Michael Solberg as our Interim Senior Minister. His first day at First Church in Cambridge will be Monday, August 26, and he will preach for the first time…

Looking for a fun summer project you can do with (or without) kids? Become a part of the Friday Café summer lunch program for neighbors in need by signing up to contribute 10 sandwiches, 10 servings of fruit or fruit…

Through the months of July and August, Hybrid Morning Worship begins at 10:00 a.m., with Pick-Up Choir meeting at 9:00 a.m. Church School-aged children are invited to remain in the sanctuary for the entire worship service. The Nursery continues to…

This summer is your special opportunity to make a contribution to First Church’s Reparations Fund. All contributions given this summer will honor Alice Kidder, who cared deeply about reparations and the Reparations Fund; and Dan Smith, whose supportive leadership guided…