At the top of Bunker Hill sits St. Francis de Sales Church, a Catholic place of worship founded on Sept. 11, 1859. The church is home to North America's largest crucifix, which hangs in gold from its decorated ceiling. Only eight pastors have served in the church since its inception, the current one leading the congregation since 1979. Mass is celebrated daily. The church offers help to women suffering from post-abortion depression and youths in need of guidance.
Cathedral ceilings with wooden rafters create echoing acoustics that accommodate this church's grand piano and pipe organ. Stained glass windows round out a classical interior filled with wooden pews that provide ample seating for chuch goers during Sunday services led by Rev. Deborah "Dee" Woodward.
Services are held at 8am and 10am every Sunday. The Parish House accommodates additional services including nursery and Sunday schools.
The First Brazilian Baptist Church moved to its location on Sullivan Square in Charleston from Cambridge in 1994. Prayers, led by Pastor Nivaldo Silveira Nassiff, are held on weekday evenings and on Sunday mornings and evenings. Services are also held in Portuguese.
Counting John Harvard as one of its ministers, the First Church in Charlestown was also the only church in Charlestown for its first 170 years.Services are Sundays at 10am.