Still, this may not have been a fight the Boston church was spoiling for.

His supporters, mostly from the Boston church, circulated a petition on his behalf.

Ball was an accomplished musician and from his teenage years worked as a paid singer in Boston churches.

The Boston church itself witnessed rapid growth from 30 members to 3,000 in just over 10 years.

Wilson, now nearly 70, as pastor of the Boston church was on hand as the supervising minister.

Had the trial ended there, she would have likely remained in good standing with the Boston church, and had the possibility of returning some day.

The Boston church is facing a series of interlocking crises.

In so doing, he and many others were disarmed, and dismissed from the Boston church.

On the same ship was the future minister of the Boston church, John Cotton.

In 1640 the Boston church sent some messengers to Aquidneck, but they were poorly received.