This quaint church near the center of town offers several Sunday masses to accomodate all parishoner's schedules. Those who cannot make it to mass can listen to audio recordings on the website later. St. Paul's Episcopal Church offers Sunday morning religious education for children to supplement what they learn in worship. The church boasts a children's, youth and adult choir.
The Eliot Church is a Protestant congregation that is a member of the United Church of Christ, with deep roots in New England congregationalism. The church is located near Newton Corner and has a parking lot that can be accessed via Church St. Sunday service is held at 10am.
First Parish in Framingham is a Unitarian Universalist Congregation located next to the Town Green. The church's history dates back to the founding of Framingham in 1700.
The spiritual leader of the Congregation is Rev. Kathleen Hepler. The congregation hold weekly services on Sundays at 9:15 and 11am Sept. through May. 10 am services are available from Memorial day through August.
First Parish offers many opportunities to connect, deepen and serve for youth and adults. Religious exploration programs for pre-k through grade 8, and youth groups for teenagers. Childcare is available during both services. First Parish is very active with social action work groups, fellowship events, spiritual journey groups and more. The congregation has a choir, children's choir, handbell choir and youth chimes choir.
One of Brookline's oldest churches, First Parish in Brookline traces its roots back to 1717. It still meets in Brookline's original town hall, which predates the town itself, and an adjacent church building constructed in 1893.
Though nearly three centuries old, First Parish is "passionately dedicated to responding meaningfully to the world here and now and to spiritually nurturing ourselves and our children for the challenges of the future." The Rev. Martha Niebanck and Rev. Jim Sherblom serve as the congregation's co-ministers.
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross is the mother church of the Roman Cathlolic Archdioses of Boston and holds daily mass, including services in English and Spanish. The Gothic-style cathedral was built in 1866 and can hold up to 1700 people. The Cathedral also operates a grammer school, middle school and high school in the South End. For a full mass schedule visit www.holycrossboston.com.
With Sunday morning services and coffee hours, musical performances, fundraisers, youth ministry trips, day care, vacation Bible school, poetry readings, spaghetti suppers and other community events throughout the year, Christ Lutheran Church is incredibly active in the community.
The First Parish in Bedford is a Unitarian Universalist fellowship located near the town common. They offer small group ministries and fellowships. Religious education courses for children are held on Sundays and Wednesdays and for adults on weekday evenings. Members can also get involved with a variety of community projects. Childcare is available during services and visitors are always welcome.
Founded in 1869, the St. Michael Parish meets at the St. Michael Church, which sits along Main Street and serves about 16,000 people from around North Andover and the Merrimack Valley. The church is Roman Catholic and welcomes new members as well as guests for services and ceremonies.
