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First Church in Jamaica Plain
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Upcoming Worship Services

Be Not Afraid

June 28, 2026 at 10:00 am • Rev. Fred Small

In the difficult decades to come, we will need courage, fortitude, and love. But we will also need equanimity: the ability to see things as they are, without attachment or aversion. We are most effective when we are calm and at ease, able to respond freshly and strategically to the challenges we face. How can […]

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July 5, 2026 at 10:00 am • Patrick Simmons

Coming soon!

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July 12, 2026 at 10:00 am • Carolyn Cronin

Coming soon!

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July 19, 2026 at 10:00 am • Rev. Elizabeth Bukey Saunter

Our worship format today is a little different. You’ll be invited to sing without the piano, to light candles, and to reflect together on a story.

TBD

July 26, 2026 at 10:00 am • Rev. Elizabeth Bukey Saunter

Our worship format today is a little different. You’ll be invited to sing, to light candles, and to reflect together on a story.

TBD

August 2, 2026 at 10:00 am • Rev. Elizabeth Bukey Saunter

Our worship format today is a little different. You’ll be invited to sing, to light candles, and to reflect together on a story.

TBD

August 9, 2026 at 10:00 am • Leslie McClain

Coming soon!

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August 16, 2026 at 10:00 am • Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen

Coming soon!

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August 23, 2026 at 10:00 am • Abby Krueger

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August 30, 2026 at 10:00 am • Rev. Elizabeth Bukey Saunter

Coming soon!

Dinner Church

September 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm • Rev. Elizabeth Bukey Saunter

Special dinner church at 5:30PM!   Topic coming soon!

Creating a Spiritual Toolkit

September 20, 2026 at 11:00 am • Rev. Elizabeth Bukey Saunter

Worship returns to 11AM! We will gather in the Sanctuary.   We need skills and practices to survive and thrive in these times. Today we suggest some ideas for our spiritual “toolkit.” We will also hold a “blessing of the backpacks and bags” ritual. Bring your school or work bag and receive a UU values […]

The Blessing of the Animals

September 27, 2026 at 11:00 am • Rev. Elizabeth Bukey Saunter

This Sunday we will have a blessing of the animals! Leashed, well-behaved, housebroken pets are welcome to join us for worship if you’d like to have them blessed, as are stuffed animals or pictures of beloved animals in your lives! If you have an animal you don’t plan to bring to church, and/or you want […]

Dinner Church

October 4, 2026 at 5:30 pm •

Special Dinner Church at 5:30pm! More to coming!

The Rev. E.B. leads worship in the church sanctuary.

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First Church in Jamaica Plain
Unitarian Universalist

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Rev. Elizabeth ‘EB’ Bukey Saunter, Minister of First Church in Jamaica Plain

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Minister of First Church in JP

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