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August 19, 2026
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Welcome!

Welcome!

First Church in Boston is an open-minded and generous-hearted religious community with deep roots in progressive Unitarian Universalist values, ideals, and faith—a meeting place for the independent spirit.

Join us for inspiration, excellent music, social connection and engaging in the issues of our times.

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Social Justice

Social Justice

We seek to embody our Unitarian Universalist principles as we meet this moment in the struggle to end racism and preserve our Earth. The Social Justice Community at First Church Boston takes action in collaboration with community partners on social issues in the Greater Boston area.

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What's Happening

What’s Happening

During the summer season, we shift into different rhythms with Sunday services in Hale Chapel, space for a slower pace, and different opportunities for engagement on and off our campus, including creative workshops and events with our social justice partners.

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Community Voices

  • Immigrant JusticeImmigrant Justice
    On May 1, First Church hung a banner outside proclaiming “Siding with Love for Immigrant Justice.”  Proposed by our Social Justice Community and supported by the Standing Committee (our governing board), the banner intends to add our voice to urgent ...
  • The Power of Story: Tales of Truth & TransformationThe Power of Story: Tales of Truth & Transformation
    For millennia, humans have gathered around the fire, at kitchen tables, or en masse in protest to share stories with one another.  As tools of connection and truth-telling, stories play a much larger role in culture, religion, and identity than ...

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