6 Eliot Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 office@firstchurchjp.org 617-221-3059 We are on the unceded territory of the Massachusett people, who have lived in reciprocity with the land for thousands of years. Our church building sits at a junction of roads that were once Indigenous trade and travel routes. First Church’s Puritan ancestors are responsible for the theft of these lands and for cultural and physical violence against Indigenous people. At least three of the church founders enslaved people of African descent. This church was also financially supported by members who were merchants profiting from the unpaid labor of enslaved people and the commodities they produced. Our congregation has begun the work of repair by learning and telling our more complete history. We will continue to work with community and denominational partners as we strive to make our community whole. We invite you to bring your open heart, your ideas, and your commitment into this work.

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Community Preservation Act Update

April 13, 2023 • office

We are happy to announce that our application for a grant of $500,000 under the Community Preservation Act, which is an essential component of our ability to replace the sanctuary roof, has been approved by the Boston City Council. Coming on the heels of our successful Capital Campaign, this grant approval means that we can now begin the process of soliciting bids for the work.

We owe enormous thanks to Tim Williamson for his hard work, constant commitment and steady perseverance in getting us to this point. We are a long way from the end, but we can now look forward with confident optimism to the changes which will preserve this building for our congregation, our community, and for future generations.

First Church in Jamaica Plain

First Church in Jamaica Plain

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Community Preservation Act Update