First Church in Boston Unitarian Universalist- 1630

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

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 11AM Sermon: “Touch Grass”Rev. Dr. Stephanie May, Mx. Ebonié Smith-CooperIn a joyful service mark...
06/12/2026

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 11AM
Sermon: “Touch Grass”
Rev. Dr. Stephanie May, Mx. Ebonié Smith-Cooper

In a joyful service marking the end of the church year,* we celebrate the annual ritual of Flower Communion. Drawing on a popular internet meme to put down devices, get offline, and go outside to “touch grass,” we reflect on the possibilities of renewal that nature and summer brings.

Please bring a flower to share (or flowers will be provided) and plan to stay for a BBQ following the service.

For Families: Children of all ages are always welcome in every service. Quiet activities are available in the rear of the chapel. Childcare and religious education classes resume in September.

*Next Sunday will be a special livestream of worship from the annual UUA General Assembly. Enjoy live music from The Sanctuary Boston Band starting at 10:30am. Summer services in the air-conditioned Hale chapel begin Sunday, June 28.

The Greater Boston Interfaith Organization works for justice for all, so they rallied in front of Citizens Bank to prote...
06/10/2026

The Greater Boston Interfaith Organization works for justice for all, so they rallied in front of Citizens Bank to protest the bank's continued funding of ICE 's for-profit companies— building detention centers which are violating the rights of those they are incarcerating.
GBIO publicly withdrew 2 million dollars— and will continue to withdraw funds (and encourages others to do the same) until Citizen realizes this is not good business.

Sunday, June 7, 2026, 11AMSermon: “Pride is Resistance”Rev. Dr. Stephanie MayThis weekend we join in the annual celebrat...
06/05/2026

Sunday, June 7, 2026, 11AM
Sermon: “Pride is Resistance”
Rev. Dr. Stephanie May

This weekend we join in the annual celebration of Pride in Boston. As LGBTQ rights are under threat, we revisit why Unitarian Universalists have been deeply committed to equality and inclusion, including on issues of gender and sexuality. What are the religious reasons for supporting PRIDE as Unitarian Universalists?

For Families: Childcare for children ages 1-8 is available with Noah and Anna. Following a story in the service, children are invited to remain in the service after or to join Noah and Anna for stories, play, and craft. Children of all ages are also always welcome in the sanctuary.

Thanks to all that attended our 2026 Annual Meeting (in-person and online!), and to the reports from the hard-working co...
06/01/2026

Thanks to all that attended our 2026 Annual Meeting (in-person and online!), and to the reports from the hard-working committees that keep our church running!

We welcomed 7 new members to our congregation on Sunday, May 31st. As is the tradition, they signed the membership book ...
06/01/2026

We welcomed 7 new members to our congregation on Sunday, May 31st. As is the tradition, they signed the membership book and promised to participate and support the life of the community with their gifts, and ideas. Then they placed their copper strip into the concrete wall of our sanctuary—symbolizing that the church is held up by its members.

Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11AMSermon: “The Cliffhanger”Rev. Dr. Stephanie MayIn 2026 America, what meaningfully relevant rol...
05/29/2026

Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11AM
Sermon: “The Cliffhanger”
Rev. Dr. Stephanie May

In 2026 America, what meaningfully relevant role could religious life and institutions still play? As some religious institutions close their doors and others remain vibrant, how do we make sense of religious longing today—in ourselves and in others? In the long story of religious life in America, and of First Church Boston in particular, where might the story take us next? Where do you hope to go?

For Families: Childcare for children aged 1-8 is available with Noah and Anna. 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 Noah and Anna for stories, play, and craft. Children of all ages are also always welcome in the sanctuary.

There was great excitement when this mallard chose a First Church planter as her nesting place for her young ducklings! ...
05/27/2026

There was great excitement when this mallard chose a First Church planter as her nesting place for her young ducklings! Spring has come to First Church Boston!

Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11AM Sermon: “Evolving Faith”Mr. John NewhallAs a religious educator, I have accompanied people of...
05/22/2026

Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11AM
Sermon: “Evolving Faith”
Mr. John Newhall

As a religious educator, I have accompanied people of all ages as they wrestle with who they are. It has never been clearer to me that self-discovery is not a single moment, but a constant journey of becoming. This month, as we explore our coming-of-age theme, I find myself exploring how our faith tradition is on that same journey, still discovering its own identity, its own voice, and its deepest values. Join me this Sunday as we reflect on what it means to grow as part of a living, evolving faith.

For Families: Childcare for children aged 1-8 is available with Noah and Anna. Dan Bash 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 Noah and Anna for stories, play, and craft. Children of all ages are also always welcome in the sanctuary.

Sunday, May 17, 2026, 11AMSermon: “Foreigner in a Fishing Village”Mx. Ebonié Smith-CooperA spiritual exploration of the ...
05/15/2026

Sunday, May 17, 2026, 11AM
Sermon: “Foreigner in a Fishing Village”
Mx. Ebonié Smith-Cooper

A spiritual exploration of the impact of seizing the opportunity to exist outside of our comfort zone. What lessons and soul work can be identified as tools for living more deeply into our values.

For Families: Childcare for children aged 1-8 is available with Noah and Anna. Rev. Hank Peirce, Asst. 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 join Noah and Anna for stories, play, and craft. Children of all ages are also always welcome in the sanctuary.

Sunday, May 10, 2026, 11AM Sermon: "Becoming at Any Age”Rev. Dr. Stephanie MayFrom the ancient Greek maxim “Know Thyself...
05/08/2026

Sunday, May 10, 2026, 11AM
Sermon: "Becoming at Any Age”
Rev. Dr. Stephanie May

From the ancient Greek maxim “Know Thyself” to Henry David Thoreau’s retreat to “live deliberately” to today’s “selfie” culture, the search for self-understanding permeates our culture. In what ways might self-knowledge enrich our living and in what ways might the search for self-disrupt our connections to others? As we engage with Coming-of-Age stories this month, we explore what it means to deepen our self-knowledge at any age.

For Families: Childcare for children aged 1-8 is available with Noah and Anna. Noah Herrick 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 Noah and Anna for stories, play, and craft. Children of all ages are also always welcome in the sanctuary.

Image: Photo by Chris Devers on Flickr

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