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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Hearing the Call: Block, Build, Be

July 25, 2021 at 10 AM Jom Michel

Facing multiple cascading crises, what would you do if you were God? (And who says you’re not!?) Continuing a five-year conversation on social justice issues, SJAC chair and aspiring wise elder Jom Michel shares some reflections on the terrifying and incredible times in which we find ourselves, along with a framework for action. Please bring … Continue reading Hearing the Call: Block, Build, Be

Choose to Bless the World

July 18, 2021 at 10 AM Minda Sanchez

“Your gifts—whatever you discover them to be—can be used to bless or curse the world.”– Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker Worship Leader Minda Sanchez Jariwala writes, “For my birthday, I invite you to get curious, and join me as I ponder the idea of gifts. What are the gifts inherent in me? How do they manifest … Continue reading Choose to Bless the World

Lessons from the Garden

Lyra O'Brien, Margaret Suby

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Hearing the Call: Block, Build, Be

Choose to Bless the World

Lessons from the Garden