Across the street from the first Lutheran church is the first church of Boston. This church has a courtyard as well. This courtyard, however, is open to the public and is a series of steps organized in an organic pattern. This is a public space but it is designed in such a way that it seems private. There is also a set-back entrance for the side of the church. This entrance is covered by an overhang that makes the area dark and private. It is not very welcoming like the front of the church, it is also raised above the street level, making it even more secluded.