This finish line was to be the moment of triumph and joy. As runners from all over the world competed against themselves, striving for a personal best and yearning to celebrate in that one moment all of the training and self-discipline which had been put forth, two explosions shattered their world.

Some runners crossed the line, many fell from the shock wave but all began to wander in the daze of the smoke and the debris. The families and friends waiting for their loved ones fell to the ground from the bomb’s detonation directly behind them.

Christ Congregational Church, United Church of Christ embraces and affirms the beautiful, amazing diversity of all God’s creation. As an open and affirming faith community, we know no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, physical or mental ability.  Our faith community extends a spirit of service, sanctuary, worship and fellowship to all. We believe in our hearts and minds that all people, created in God’s image, have unique gifts to offer. Together, we seek to embody the love that is Christ.