First Church in Cambridge

About this church

First Church in Cambridge is a Congregational church in the United Church of Christ at 11 Garden Street, near Harvard Square. Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. from September through June and 10 a.m. in July and August, both in the sanctuary and by livestream. Services include choral and organ music, hymns, scripture readings, a sermon, prayers, and communion on the first Sunday of each month. A quiet evening service called Night Song meets Sundays at 7:30 p.m. from September through May, with chant, choral music, and silence in a darkened sanctuary. The church has no dress code, street parking nearby is limited, and the Harvard Square T station is close.

Children's programs include a nursery for ages zero to three, Godly Play for prekindergarten through fourth grade, and Bible 101 for older elementary and middle school students. A children's book corner and a space with a large screen help caregivers with little ones during worship. Adults can join formation sessions at 10:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. on some Sundays and Faith and Life Groups. Service and justice work includes a church shelter, a Friday Cafe, homeless ministries, racial justice work, and interfaith partnerships. Confirm schedules on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: First visit: times, communion, FAQ · Worship and Night Song · Children and youth formation · Address, parking, UCC affiliation

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