At Fourth Presbyterian Church, we believe that because God meets us in human life through Jesus, no part of life is outside the reach of grace. Prayer, study, music, conversation, rest, and even the ordinary work of showing up for one another all become places where God is already at work.

Our adult programs reflect that conviction. We gather not to escape the world, but to notice where holiness is unfolding within it. In shared meals and quiet prayer, in thoughtful engagement with scripture, in learning, healing, and song, we practice paying attention to the God who meets us in real bodies, real questions, and real community. These offerings are meant to support a faith that takes everyday life seriously and trusts that it is precisely there where God chooses to dwell.

Scroll below to explore our programs for adults and find a place to step in.

Daily Online Prayer Service

What began during the pandemic as a simple half hour of prayer and fellowship online has become a steady, meaningful part of our shared spiritual life. These gatherings keep us connected across distance, making space for people who have moved away to remain present, known, and woven into the life of the community. These services are also streamed live on YouTube on Tuesdays and Thursdays

The zoom link and worship bulletin can be found on our online worship page:

Online Worship Page

Wednesday Study Group

Miracles and Wonder | 6:30-7:25pm
Pastor Burns leads a book study on Elaine Pagels’s brand new book Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus. Read about Jesus’s birth, miracles, crucifixion, resurrection, and divinity, and consider who Jesus is to us today.

Begins Wednesday, January 14. We will discuss the book’s introduction and chapter one, “The Virgin Birth: What Happened?” All are welcome to join!

Adult Sunday School

Join Pastor Tim and intern Ethan for a guided reading of the book of Genesis alongside Genesis for Normal People by Pete Enns and Jared Byas. Together we’ll move through Genesis with curiosity and care, making room for history, theology, and real questions about what this ancient text has to say today.

Join us in person 5 Vinton Street, the blue house next door to the church, or on Zoom at the link below:

Join on Zoom

LGBTQ+ Bible Study

A once-monthly Zoom Bible study connecting Presbyterian churches from around the Boston area. This group centers LGBTQ+ voices while welcoming allies, creating space for honest questions, faithful imagination, and deep engagement with scripture and contemporary theology. Together we’ll read the Bible through a queer lens, share insights from lived experience, and explore how these ancient texts speak to our lives now.

Upcoming meetings:

  • Tuesday, January 20 – Hebrews 1-2; Queer Bible Commentary pp. 696-699
  • Tuesday, February 17 – Hebrews 3-4; Queer Bible Commentary pp. 696-702
  • Monday, March 16 – Hebrews 5-7; Queer Bible Commentary pp. 702-704
  • Tuesday, April 21 – Hebrews 8-10; Queer Bible Commentary pp. 705-707; Queers the Word pp. 71-72
  • Monday, May 18 – Hebrews 11; Queer Bible Commentary pp. 707-710
  • Monday, June 15 – Hebrews 12-13; Queer Bible Commentary pp. 710-715; Queers the Word pp. 68-70

You can join in via Zoom using the link below:

Join on Zoom
Queer Bible Commentary PDFQueers the Word PDF
Two people speaking with the words Practica tu español

Practica tu Español: Spanish Conversation Group

A relaxed, drop-in space to practice listening and speaking Spanish with others. This group is great for anyone who wants to move beyond apps and actually use the language in conversation. All levels are welcome, from brushing off the rust to building confidence. Facilitated by Andrea, a native of Colombia.

Meets at 5 Vinton Street, the blue house next door to the church. If you’re fluent in Spanish and interested in helping others practice, please contact Janine at janine.warrington@fourthboston.org.

Choir

Music matters here and sits at the heart of our Sunday life together. Help lead music in worship and join in special moments like the Passion Play and the Christmas Concert. This is a welcoming, low-pressure way to share your voice and help shape the sound and spirit of our worship. All are welcome, and no experience is necessary.

We meet for practice in the church sanctuary.

Peace by Piece

A gentle, supportive space for those carrying trauma or loss. Whether your wounds are recent or long held, visible or unseen, you are welcome here. You may share your story, or simply listen. This is a place to be held with care as healing unfolds, piece by piece, together.

You can learn more about the program at the link below:

More on Peace by Piece

Church Retreat

Each year we travel together to Wilmot, New Hampshire for a quiet, grounding retreat away from the pace of everyday life. Set in a peaceful natural setting, the weekend offers time for rest, reflection, shared meals, and thoughtful teaching.

Our retreats often include guided sessions rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition, drawing on voices like the Desert Mothers and Fathers to help us slow down, listen more deeply, and reconnect with what matters most.

Details about the next retreat will be available at the end of the summer.