6 Eliot Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
office@firstchurchjp.org
617-221-3059
Our church building is on land stewarded for generations by the Massachusett people. This church’s Puritan ancestors are responsible for the theft of these lands and for cultural violence against indigenous people and people of African ancestry.
This church was also financially supported by merchants profiting from slavery and slave-produced commodities.
This congregation is beginning the work of repair, of reparation, for this history.
EB draws on her background in organized labor to highlight the value of solidarity. This service will be held outside, in the church graveyard, weather permitting. All attendees must wear a mask. Please bring a camp chair/beach chair if you can! This worship is not offered via Zoom. If you would like to attend a Zoom … Continue reading Solidarity Forever (in-person)
Sometimes, in a community, it can be easy to assume we know everything about one another. This year we’re getting curious: who are we? What experiences have we had? What do we each believe….REALLY? Bring your questions and we’ll reflect on the power of curiosity. The FCJP Zoom room is at https://uuma.zoom.us/j/190035147, which can also be reached by … Continue reading Getting Curious