Worship
Join us for worship
Every 1st Wednesday
Online only during the summer (June-Sept)
& in-person at First Parish Cambridge (Oct-May)
Every 3rd Wednesday
Online & in-person at First Church Boston
Every 5th Wednesday
Online only
Always at 6:30pm easternSanctuary worship is for
praying atheists
spiritual-but-not-religious monastics
mystic jews
agnostic pagans
orthodox witches
progressive christians
activist buddhists
and you.
Everything is Sound, by Jason Mraz
What to expect…
Eclectic music
hand drums and hymns, progressive praise music and spirituals, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, Taize chants and folk songs.
Young Adults
we’re a multi-generation community that centers the leadership and experience of young adults.
Kiddos
children are welcome in worship! We don’t offer childcare, but our Family Worship Coordinator offers resources and activities to support caregivers and their kiddos’ participation.
Diverse sources of inspiration
readings, poetry, & sacred scriptures from Mary Oliver to Jesus to Rumi.
Prayer
we pray to a love beyond belief. Sometimes we pray to God or the Spirit of Love and sometimes we don’t know who we’re praying to, but we pray anyway. We don’t pray to change the world, we pray to change ourselves, so we can change the world.
Sharing
we light candles to honor each of our individual spirits and the gathered community. We share our joys and sorrows, our dreams and struggles, our brokenness and our beauty.
A Reflection
a short personal reflection from a community member on a topic that matters and making meaning of the ups and downs of our spiritual journeys.
Food for your belly, not just your soul
join us before worship for a light dinner of three kinds of soup, bread, cheese, veggies, & snacks.
Safety and inclusion
Wheelchair access: Our worship space and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible at both locations.
Fragrance free: In an effort to better welcome our fragrance sensitive community members, we ask that you not wear perfume, cologne, or other strong scents to Sanctuary worship.
Masking: Masks are warmly welcomed and high quality N95 masks are provided at the welcome table.
Earplugs: Our band loves to rock out, but if the space is too loud, we provide earplugs at our welcome table.
Dietary inclusivity: We offer three kinds of soups for dinner at every worship, tomato, lentil, and chicken noodle, that provide vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. We also have bread, cheese, fruit, chips, and other snacks available at 6pm and throughout worship.
The Words: Lyrics & readings in worship are shown on the screen at in-person worship. Online, you can view them on the ‘Program & Lyrics Sheet’ or pasted into the chat box
Online Access: Most people attend Sanctuary worship online. Join on zoom from wherever you are!
If you have any questions about accessibility, feel free to be in touch.
Transit & Parking
First Parish Cambridge
(3 Church St in Harvard Sq.)
Nearest T Stops
Harvard Square. = 170 feet
Parking Garages
Smith Center (1350 Mass Ave. Cambridge) .2 miles away. $15, for 2 hours.
Harvard Square Hotel (110 Mt. Auburn St. Cambridge) .3 miles away. $15 for 2 hours
On Street Parking in red
First Church Boston
(64 Marlborough St in the Back Bay)
Nearest T Stops
Arlington St. = .3 miles
Back Bay = .6 miles
Park Street - .7 miles
Parking Garages
The Back Bay Garage (222 Berkeley St. Boston) .3 miles away. $15, for 2 hours.
Boston Common Garage (0 Charles St. Boston) .5 miles away. $16 for 2 hours
On Street Parking (6-8pm)