First Church in Boston Unitarian Universalist- 1630

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First Church in Boston Unitarian Universalist- 1630 Gathered in 1630. Gathering on Sundays at 11:00am for worship
in-person or on YouTube.

What could 17th-century Puritans teach us about Christian Nationalism, multiculturalism, and American identity in 2026?
10/13/2026

What could 17th-century Puritans teach us about Christian Nationalism, multiculturalism, and American identity in 2026?

Sunday, October 11, 2026, 11AMSermon: “To Boldly Go” Mr. John NewhallLife can only be understood backwards, but it must ...
10/09/2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026, 11AM
Sermon: “To Boldly Go”
Mr. John Newhall

Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards. This week, we will continue exploring our theme of transformation. Using Star Trek, we will delve into our community’s colonizing past to more fully understand how our Unitarian Universalist values call us to transformational love. How do we confront our history of colonialism as we craft a vision for our future?

For Families: Childcare for children aged 1-8 is available. Ebonié Smith-Cooper, Intern Minister, will share a story for all ages in the service. Following the story, children are invited to leave for a time of stories, play, and craft. Children of all ages are always welcome to remain in the sanctuary.

Sermon Image: Schooner Columbia

We're writing postcards for democracy, encouraging North Carolina and Michigan voters to get out and VOTE and to vote ea...
10/06/2026

We're writing postcards for democracy, encouraging North Carolina and Michigan voters to get out and VOTE and to vote early. "Choose strong leadership up and down the ballot for affordable groceries, gas and healthcare."
You can write postcards every Monday from 4–5 on the Boston Common, Corner of Tremont and Boylston.

It's Fall so members and friends gathered for our annual potluck. There was good food and then games led by Rev Stephani...
10/06/2026

It's Fall so members and friends gathered for our annual potluck. There was good food and then games led by Rev Stephanie that focused on defining the values of our church that proved to be an interesting set of exercises.

Sunday, October 4, 2026, 11AMSermon: “Something is Wrong with the World” Rev. Dr. Stephanie MayReligion Scholar Stephen ...
10/02/2026

Sunday, October 4, 2026, 11AM
Sermon: “Something is Wrong with the World”
Rev. Dr. Stephanie May

Religion Scholar Stephen Prothero suggests world religions begin with the shared observation that something is wrong with the world. How does our understanding of what is “wrong” impact how we perceive the world—and how we respond to the challenges of living in a world gone wrong?

For Families: Childcare for children aged 1-8 is available. Dan Bash, Sexton, will share a story for all ages in the service. Following the story, children are invited to leave for a time of stories, play, and craft. Children of all ages are always welcome to remain in the sanctuary.

Sermon Image: Photo by Paris Bilal on Unsplash

A good-sized group of us wrote postcards today after services, encouraging North Carolina and Michigan voters to get out...
09/28/2026

A good-sized group of us wrote postcards today after services, encouraging North Carolina and Michigan voters to get out and VOTE—and to vote EARLY.
"Choose strong leadership up and down the ballot for affordable groceries, gas, and healthcare."
>>You can write postcards every Monday 4–5pm on the Boston Common. See for more details....
https://www.mobilize.us/truenorthactionallianceboston/event/1021628/

Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11AM Sermon: “Our Invaluable Attention” Rev. Dr. Stephanie MayIn a culture saturated by info...
09/25/2026

Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11AM
Sermon: “Our Invaluable Attention”
Rev. Dr. Stephanie May

In a culture saturated by information and media, multiple entities vie for our attention. With so many options, how do we decide what or who receives our attention? Drawing on the bestselling book, Theo of Golden, the sermon explores how intentionally choosing to pay attention can be a transformative gift.

For Families: Childcare for children aged 1-8 is available. Mr. John Newhall, Intern Minister, will share a story for all ages in the service. Following the story, older children are invited to remain in the service after or to join Ebonié Smith-Cooper for stories, play, and craft. Children of all ages are also always welcome in the sanctuary.

Sermon Image: Photo by Ahnaf Piash on Unsplash

Our water communion tradition brings us together each Fall, merging the waters from our summer travels in a large bowl o...
09/22/2026

Our water communion tradition brings us together each Fall, merging the waters from our summer travels in a large bowl of “community" as we begin another church year.

Sunday, September 22nd’s service used music, story, and a sermon to honor the life-giving beauty of water and to introduce our 2026-27 theme: MISSION.

Watch the whole service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-UWCt0AD1E

Sunday, September 20, 2026, 11AM Sermon: “Thirst” Rev. Dr. Stephanie May with Ebonié Smith-Cooperand Rev. Hank Peirce We...
09/18/2026

Sunday, September 20, 2026, 11AM
Sermon: “Thirst” Rev. Dr. Stephanie May with Ebonié Smith-Cooper
and Rev. Hank Peirce

We come together for the annual Water Communion service to celebrate the gift of shared religious community. Through ritual, music, story, and a short sermon, we mark the beginning of a new year centered on the theme of mission.

As you are able, please bring a bit of water from a meaningful place or event from your summer, or water will be provided. Participants will be invited to add their water to a communal bowl and to share the source of their water in writing to create a mosaic of paper rain drops.

For Families: Childcare for children aged 1-8 is available. Rev.Hank Peirce, Assistant Minister of Storytelling, will share a story for all ages in the service. Following the story, older children are invited to remain in the service after or to child for stories, play, and craft. Children of all ages are also always welcome in the sanctuary.

Sunday, September 13, 2026, 11AMSermon: "Disreputable Ancestors" Rev. Dr. Stephanie MayAs the 400th anniversary of the f...
09/11/2026

Sunday, September 13, 2026, 11AM
Sermon: "Disreputable Ancestors"
Rev. Dr. Stephanie May
As the 400th anniversary of the founding of Boston approaches in 2030, our origin story confronts us with the legacy of our puritan ancestors. While lauded for centuries by many, today the reputation of these founders and their relevancy is more contested. How might we speak of our puritan ancestors whose beliefs and actions we may question or reject today? How might telling fuller stories about our origins as a church, city, and nation intersect with the work of justice in our contemporary moment?

As Boston’s first church, we host an annual Charter Day service in collaboration with the Partnership of Historic Bostons to mark the naming of Boston on September 7, 1630. Later this fall, First Church Boston joins with the Partnership, American Ancestors, the Mass Historical Society, and others to host a day-long conference, “Puritans in the 21st Century: Politics, Myths, and the Future” on Saturday, November 7. Learn more at https://www.americanancestors.org/events/puritans-21st-century-politics-myths-and-future

For Families: Childcare for children aged 1-8 is available. Mx. Ebonié Smith-Cooper, will share a story for all ages in the service. Following the story, older children are invited to remain in the service after or to join Anna for stories, play, and craft. Children of all ages are also always welcome in the sanctuary

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66 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA
02116

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 12pm

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