General Assembly Satellite Site at First Church in Boston, MA

An Invitation from First Church in Boston, MA

We are excited to share an enriching GA 2026 experience with you from Boston’s Back Bay! Come experience GA from Boston’s oldest church community. Our 54 year old building, with inclusive bathrooms, accessible entrances, and a full kitchen, provides an accessible place to ground your time at General Assembly. Join us for incredible music and programming! With state-of-the-art multimedia and streaming capabilities, we are in for a great GA satellite experience. We have lots of space to enjoy refreshments while connecting and gathering with fellow UUs. Between sessions you can explore Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, the Public Garden, and the Boston Common! We’ll see you in June!

An exterior of First Church Boston shows a terraced garden leading to a shaded area. The buildings long, sloped green roof covers the entryway. A bright green tree and landscaping are visible, as is a tower rising from the center of the sloped roof. The building is mostly made of poured concrete.

About the Space

Our current building was finished in 1972, and designed for secular as well as religious purposes. What now stands is a hybrid building, incorporating the surviving parts of the original building.

Our Sanctuary which is known for its excellent acoustics and unique architectural style, accommodates up to 250 people. As the primary worship space for First Church services, the Sanctuary works equally well as a space for quiet reflection or as a venue for a musical or theatre performance.

The Hale Chapel provides a unique back drop for musical, theatre, or spoken word performances, round table discussions and many others. The Chapel can accommodate 75 people.

The Auditorium provides an ideal setting for presentations and intimate theater productions. The raised stage is ideal for plays, dance recitals, speakers and panel discussions. The Auditorium can accommodate 75 people.

A view from the interior sanctuary space. The seating is rows of orange-brown padded seats with wooden pockets on the back holding hymnals. The walls are light stone. There are many pipes visible from a large organ, and natural light filtering in.

What’s Included Onsite

We will gather together to listen to and share songs of faith, community and resistance, will collectively engage in livestream viewing, and will share in facilitated conversations and meals to help us integrate our virtual experience in a community setting.

Parking and Transportation

We’re located at 66 Marlborough St. in Boston’s Back Bay, at the corner of Berkeley and Marlborough Streets. The church is a short walk from the Arlington St. or Copley Sq. T stops on the Green Line or a bit further from the Back Bay T stop on the Orange Line.

Parking is available at meters located all around the church. Meters are free on Sundays. Other parking can be found at the Boston Common Garage.

Accessibility

Our building is handicap accessible with ramps, an elevator and handicapped bathrooms.

Contact

Julissica Navarro-Norton julissica@firstchrchboston.org

Registration

General Assembly Registration is required. Site admission to First Church Boston for the June 19-21 weekend can be added to any full adult GA registration for $25.