First Church In Boston

With several major churches in the Copley Square area it is easy to overlook what in many ways is the best, a smaller gem located three blocks north of the green line. First Church Boston is one of three Unitarian Universalist churches in Boston and a surprisingly lively place, 383 years old but more contemporary than ever.
Every church talks about combining the new with the traditional, but First Church Boston does it. The building is original on the outside along Berkley St. but the inside is Paul Rudolph contemporary. The music can be Bach one week and Bernstein the next. Services address current issues of the day as well as lifelong spiritual concerns. There is a ton going on during the week besides the Sunday morning service, all of it accessible on line.
Every UU church is different as there is no central authority in Unitarianism, a situation some call religious democracy. There is no single revealed truth to ascribe to, rather members are encouraged to discover their own spirituality in a course called Building Your Own Theology. Other churches share a set of beliefs: UUs share a set of values.
Most Unitarians are made not born, as 90% of UU members transfer to this faith as adults, so UUs have a history of welcoming newcomers from all backgrounds. Members (and staff) of First Church include former Catholics, Episcopalians, Baptists, Jews, Muslims, atheists and agnostics, to name a few.
And you want cool? First Church Boston counts as members President John Quincy Adams, John Winthrop, Anne Bradstreet, Anne Hutchinson, Paul Revere. And Ralph Waldo Emerson is a former minister.
So grab a blue cup at coffee hour and make new friends as members introduce themselves to you.

First Church in Boston is a friendly, welcoming church. It is a center for spirituality. All people, religious and secular, feel at home here. It is a great place to make friends. The music is exceptional. We have a professionally trained choir. There are many, many opportunities for members and friends of the church to get involved with all kinds of groups — books/​reading, men’s and women’s groups, knitting, concerts, philosophy, etc. You will find a place to fit in and get as involved as you like.

When searching for a church that was conveniently located in Back Bay, there are many to chose from. First Church in Boston has always been an open, friendly community with excellent ministry and the best music program in the Back Bay. This community is a great place to start or continue your spiritual journey.