Black Lives Matter Vigil

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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August 6, 2026

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain
633 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain

Monthly Vigil in support of Black Lives Matter in Jamaica Plain, MA every first Thursday from 5:30-6:30; our Social Justice Action Committee is a co-sponsor.

Please join us for the monthly Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter, first Thursday of every month, from 5:30-6:30 pm on the lawn of the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain, 633 Centre Street. We are now in the 10th year of monthly vigils. The Vigil takes place because we recognize that systemic racism and injustice are woven into the fabric of our society, with tragic results for people of color. We stand in witness for racial justice and human rights and against racist violence and white supremacy. We hope to see you there!

Read about the vigil here.

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