First Church (Boston, Mass.)

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First Church in Boston was established in 1630. Second Church was founded in 1649 by members of First Church. In 1968 the congregations of First Church and Second Church merged, forming the First and Second Church in Boston. In 2005 the congregation voted to change its name to First Church in Boston.

From the description of First Church in Boston. Records, 1844-1996 (Harvard University, Divinity School Library). WorldCat record id: 713375240
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creatorOf First Church (Boston, Mass.). Poor relief records, 1696-1813. Massachusetts Historical Society
creatorOf First Church (Boston, Mass.). Records of the First Church in Boston, Mass., 1630-1882. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Hull, John, 1624-1683. Narrative of the separation of the Old South (Third) Church from the First Church, 1670's. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Williams, Rhys. Rhys Williams. Papers, 1951-2003 Harvard University, Divinity School Library
referencedIn [First Church, Chauncy Street, Boston, Mass.] [graphic]. Boston Athenaeum
referencedIn Brattle Street Church diary 1772-1775 Brattle Street Church diary William L. Clements Library
creatorOf First Church (Boston, Mass.). First Church in Boston. Records, 1844-1996 Harvard University, Divinity School Library
referencedIn [Sermon notes from Boston], 1652-1656. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf First Church (Boston, Mass.). List of presiding ministers, dates and texts of sermons at First Congregational Church, Boston, 1842-1845. Boston Athenaeum
creatorOf Old South Church (Boston, Mass.). Records, 1669-1986. Morris Brown College
referencedIn Robinson, Samuel, d. 1718. Samuel Robinson sermon notes, 1677-1678. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Wadsworth, Benjamin, 1670-1737. Sermons, 1709-1719. Gadsden Public Library
creatorOf First Church (Boston, Mass.). Petition that the new house be at the Green. 17 d. 10 m. Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square
referencedIn Templestone, John. Sermons copied by John Templestone, 1686-1687 Massachusetts Historical Society
creatorOf First Church (Boston, Mass.). Upon a motion made by ye South Church of Boston unto such elders of other churches as were there assembled upon ye 28 of May 1674 for the resolution of ys following question. What is or duety towards those members of the old church who were & still are secluded from Com̄union with yt church in ye sacramt of the Lords Supper onely because of yr participation with us therein, & who also desire to joyn in church fellowship with us. Those elders having inquired into & labored after a right understanding of the true state of yt question ... do humbly & in ye fear of God offer or sincere understanding ... advice & counsell thereupon ... Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square
referencedIn Cotton, John, 1584-1652. John Cotton essays, 1639. Massachusetts Historical Society
creatorOf Chandler, Peleg W. (Peleg Whitman), 1816-1889. Peleg W. Chandler legal papers, 1717-1888. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Receipts and other items, [ca. 1750-1850]. Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square
referencedIn Waldron, William, 1697-1727. Letters to Richard Waldron, 1723-1746; bulk: 1723-1724. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Mather, Increase, 1639-1723. Increase Mather papers, 1659-1721. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Allen, James, 1632-1710. Notes on sermons by Joshua Moodey and others, 1686-1688. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Old South Church (Boston, Mass.). Third Church records, 1674 May 28. Morris Brown College
referencedIn Pierce, Richard D. (Richard Donald), 1915-1973. Richard Donald Pierce. Papers, 1728-1973 Harvard University, Divinity School Library
referencedIn Wadsworth, Benjamin, 1670-1737. Benjamin Wadsworth sermons, 1722-1723. Maine Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Frothingham, N. L. 1793-1870. person
associatedWith Hull, John, 1624-1683. person
associatedWith Mather, Increase, 1639-1723. person
associatedWith Old South Church (Boston, Mass.) corporateBody
associatedWith Pierce, Richard D. (Richard Donald), 1915-1973. person
associatedWith Pulsifer, David, 1802-1894. person
associatedWith Robinson, Samuel, d. 1718. person
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associatedWith Wadsworth, Benjamin, 1670-1737. person
associatedWith Waldron, William, 1697-1727. person
associatedWith Williams, Rhys. person
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