Organ pipes in the Sanctuary of First Church in Cambridge. A wrought iron chandelier hangs in the foreground.

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Become a First Friend

February 7, 2022

Are you interested in meeting people who are new to First Church? Do you feel called to help newer folks learn the ropes and to be a point person for their questions? Sign up to be a First Friend! You…

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Annual Meeting Recap

February 2, 2022

On Sunday, January 30, the Annual Meeting of First Church in Cambridge took place in its 386th year, and for a second year in a row via Zoom. The meeting was attended by over 80 members, and we had a…

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Register for Winter/Lent Faith & Life Groups

January 25, 2022

Registration is now open for our latest round of Faith & Life Groups! Please register by Wednesday, February 9. READ THE FULL GROUP DESCRIPTIONS AND REGISTER HERE Lenten Morning Prayer with Jaz Buchanan Want to explore centering prayer as a…

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GBIO Delegates Assembly

GBIO January Update

January 21, 2022

Hello First Church, Welcome to a new year with GBIO! There is already much to share starting with an exciting invitation to the GBIO Delegates Assembly, Thursday, January 27  at 7:00 p.m., via Zoom. Register here to join in as…

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Homeless Ministries Annual Appeal 2022

January 18, 2022

OUTSIDE/INSIDE: HOUSING JUSTICE NOW Saturday, February 5, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. via livestream Join First Church Homeless Ministries for our 2022 Annual Appeal, featuring guest speaker Dr. Danielle Allen, acclaimed political theorist, longtime democracy advocate, and author of Our Declaration:…

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Call to Annual Meeting

January 11, 2022

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of First Church in Cambridge, Congregational, United Church of Christ, will be held in its 386th year at 12:00 p.m., Sunday the 30th of January, 2022, by ZOOM conference: To approve the…

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How We Are Gathering Amidst the Omicron Surge

January 4, 2022

Given extremely high case counts and hospital overcrowding due to the Omicron surge, our Sunday services will be offered via livestream only through January 30, at least. With the exception of our homeless ministries, OWL class, and youth group, all…

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Stewardship Year-End Information

December 27, 2021

As 2021 comes to its end this week, there are more than a few financial details to share with you: 1)      As a part of the CARES Act, every taxpayer is allowed to deduct up to $300 of charitable contributions from…

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Revised Plans for Christmas at First Church

December 22, 2021

Dear First Church Family, Given the surge of case counts, we are revising our plans for worship on Christmas Eve and in the coming days. Please see below for important updates, and share them widely with friends and neighbors alike!…

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