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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Rulers and Refugees

December 21, 2025 at 11:00 am Rev. Elizabeth Bukey Saunter

We retell the stories of Jesus’ birth, following the stars and the Magi to a migrant baby far from home.
This is a semi-rehearsed interactive pageant-lite. Both adults and children: if you want to read a line or two, or dress up like Mary and Joseph, please contact Rev. EB by Friday, December 13. Children who would like to be Magi are invited to dress up as magicians, wizards, astrologers, astronomers, and/or whatever you think a fancy wise person might wear. Anyone is also welcome to come dressed as a star!

First Church in Jamaica Plain

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Rulers and Refugees