Twice a year, we join the congregants of Common Cathedral, a church that meets near the Brewer Fountain on Boston Common. This church works to support and make a community of neighbors who are housed and unhoused. Visiting congregations are asked to bring 120 bagged lunches consisting of a variety of sandwiches, including egg salad, tuna salad, turkey and cheese, ham and cheese, and PB and J, as well as chips, cookies, fruit, and a drink. In the cold months, we also offer hot soup, and in the warmer months we bring fruit salad. The Common Cathedral organization offers a variety of programs for our unhoused neighbors, including art programs and outreach to care for the whole person. We can also bring clean socks, art supplies, and cards to Dunkin’ Donuts and McDonald’s to give folks some time out of the elements. This is a chance to celebrate spiritual friendships within our congregation and with their congregation.

First Church will be serving lunch to Common Cathedral on January 3rd, 2027.

Stay tuned for more information on how you can get involved in this effort.