We have sad news and glad news about our staffing plans! First the sad part. As was announced at our recent Congregational Meetings, our fabulous Transitional Minister’s 2-year term is coming to an end in the coming months. Lexi Boudreaux…
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On Easter Sunday evening, Faith Lutheran Church at 311 Broadway in Cambridge suffered a devastating fire. We give thanks for the efforts of the many firefighters who worked to extinguish the fire and protect the surrounding neighborhood, even as we…
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Are you interested in leading a small group over Zoom or in person this Spring? Contact Lexi Boudreaux to discuss your idea for the last round of Faith & Life Groups in this program year. Led by First Church members,…
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On March 16, the 50+ member institutions of the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO) rallied outside the State House. It was a pivotal moment as Governor Healy’s first budget takes shape and tens of thousands in the Commonwealth are housing…
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During our recent Annual Meeting, leaders shared information about several financial sustainability initiatives underway at First Church. Please join us for an update and open discussion about these efforts on Sunday, March 26 at 12:30 p.m. in the Harter Room…
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Update: Watch and read coverage of the March 16 action at GBH News and 7News Boston. And see our own Transitional Minister Lexi Boudreaux featured in the photo accompanying this State House News article. Show up for Housing Justice at…
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First Church Street Outreach Minister Kate Layzer is the recipient of the Harvard Square Business Association’s 2023 Community Service Award, presented “with sincerest thanks… for her championing of the most vulnerable in our community.” The award ceremony will take place…
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If you wish to donate memorial flowers for loved ones this Easter, please send the names of those to be remembered to Kirsten Manville in the First Church office by April 2. Contributions of $20 to help defray the cost…
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Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join the Missions & Social Justice Committee as we engage in a simple action that we know can make a big difference! Our Lenten letter writing will support at least two efforts.…
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On Saturday, February 11, the Cambridge NAACP awarded Rev. Dan Smith and First Church in Cambridge with the 2023 Drum Major for Justice Award. You can find a recording of the event here. Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley,…
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