First Church Somerville

Christ is Risen!

Easter Sunrise Service: 6am
Powderhouse Park, by tower

Festival Easter Worship: 10am
First Church Somerville
Easter Egg Hunt to Follow

Christmas Eve Services:

4pm: Family friendly with an unrehearsed Christmas pageant.

7pm: Carols, candlelight and story.

Come and be a part of the old, old story.

Whoever you are, you are welcome here.

Dear Beloved (if you are reading this, I mean you),



Cole Arthur Riley had this to say this morning:



“Just because you’ve braced yourself for the worst, doesn't make it any less terrifying when it comes. Today is not for shallow platitudes and sentimental pep talking. Nor is it the time to demand more work from Black women (or other marginalized groups) who have given their very bodies to attempt to redirect the ship to shore. Today is for grief. For deep breathing and safe arms.

This country is a curse of its own design. But we remain”.



We remain.



And, we are not alone.



Today is a day for resting in one another’s arms, and falling back on the rituals that have held our ancestors for generations.



Tonight at 6:30pm we will gather together at church for a meal. Food and drinks will be provided. Hugs and conversation are optional. At 8pm, we will have a short service of song and communion in our Sanctuary.



I hope you will come. You need rest and space where you are taken care of and feel -just a little bit- safer.



Please sign up here if you think you might come, so we know how much food to order: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/140CF_8bPcb-GiP61uIEkkDtu12dMtdXojcYyqXpzvjk/edit





In love and solidarity,

Pastor Jenn

The QPR is an innovative new first call opportunity for q***r-identified pastors, and/or, third year seminary students.
Consider putting your training, passions, and experiences to work as the first Pastoral Resident of the Q***r Pastoral Residency program.

For the 2024-2026 residency, we have two paths available:

Path A: Full time ministry for those who have completed their MDIV and are in the ordination process, or who are ordained pending call (exceptions apply, see profile for full information).

Path B: ½ time ministry for 3rd year seminary students (who have already completed one year of field Ed and are an active MID in the UCC) until they complete their MDIV, which will then transition into a full time, ordainable, call for the reminder of their residency.

A pastoral resident will serve a two year term, ending in August 2026. A pastoral resident will be invited to explore and innovate in a congregation open to new ideas while gaining valuable pastoral leadership experience. They will also receive mentorship and supportive supervision as they grow into their pastoral identity in an environment that celebrates all of who they are.

Visit:
FirstChurchSomerville.org/q***r-pastoral-residency to apply.