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.

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Speaker: Minda Sanchez

Putting the Pieces Together

September 26, 2021, 11 AM Dennis O'Brien, Minda Sanchez

“I love jigsaw puzzles. I love that moment of satisfaction when you finally find the fourth corner piece, and the smooth feel of the completed puzzle under your hand. But what I love most is seeing the picture emerge. How many times have I stared at the original mess of pieces — jumbled, upside down, … Continue reading Putting the Pieces Together

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

First Church in Jamaica Plain

First Church in Jamaica Plain

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Speaker: Minda Sanchez

Putting the Pieces Together

Choose to Bless the World