A Friendly Church

Where Tradition Is Alive

Time With God's Children

Growing In Faith Together

Ready To Serve

First Congregational Church

508 Union Street

Manchester, NH 03104

603-625-5093

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FOR WORSHIP

You are welcome here!

Worship Services

10:00 a.m. on Sundays Fall – Winter – Spring

9:30 a.m. June 17 – September 2, 2018

What to Expect…

Welcome

First Congregational Church, fondly known as First Church, unites people of diverse beliefs, backgrounds and social circumstances around a common loyalty to Jesus, a common passion to serve the world and a common purpose: to love God with heart, soul, mind and strength, and our neighbors as ourselves. Our ideal is an open minded, warm hearted, spirit lifted church. We seek to express, in all dimensions of our life together, the mind and Spirit of Christ. We would love to have you join us.

Senior Pastor, Rev. Kevin M. Pleas

“It is my time at First Church that helps me "recharge" my spirit with faith and hope for the coming week!”

Sue Hannigen

“A path which leads me forward in a journey of grace and love with my family, friends, and community."

Bruce Attridge

“Cherished elements of core traditions live on at First Church…”

Grant Dugan

“I hope others will find such joy when they come here.”

Eleanor Flint Campbell

“We treasure our many friends and colleagues in this wonderful congregation.”

Susan and Bruce Felmly

“I love First Church because of my involvement with Women's Connection.”

Pamela LeBlanc

“I get an overall feeling of being uplifted.”

Joan Currier

Highlights

2019 Cookbook Preorder

Preorder your 2019 Women's Connection Cookbook

only $12.50 each

See a member of Women's Connection to order

Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 2pm

Death by Chocolate...A Murder Mystery Theater at FCC!

What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to bring your detective hats to FCC to help us solve a murder mystery!

Please sign up on the office window to bring one of your favorite chocolate desserts for the Smorgasboard!

And save the following dates:

Sunday, January 20th 11:30-12:30 - Information meeting for all thespians and thespian-wannabees, and helpers who would like to join in the fun and excitement!

Sunday, January 27th 11:30-1pm - Rehearsal (Snow date, February 9th)

Saturday, February 16th Rehearsal/run through followed by the evening performance and FUN! (Snow date following the Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 17th)

Sunday, February 17th following worship

2019 Annual Meeting

Please be present to vote on the approval of our Written Reports for 2018 and the upcoming 2019 Budget. A quorum of 50 active members is required.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 10:00am

Worship Sunday

Join us for the Second Sunday after Epiphany. Our Senior Pastor, Rev. Kevin Pleas, will lead the worship service at 10:00am in the Sanctuary. This week's sermon is entitled, "Here I am, Lord." The reading is from First Samuel 3:1-12.

Prior to the 10:00am service, please enjoy the new Time of Greeting ... meet new friends and share fond memories before worship begins.

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Sunday, February 10, 2019

Service of Prayer and Healing

Inspired by the Celtic Tradition, the roughly half-hour service will include music, readings, prayers and an opportunity to receive a “Laying on of Hands” blessing. Service will be held in the Chapel following the 10:00am worship service and fellowship, on the 2nd Sunday each month.

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Sundays at 10am

Sunday School is in full swing!

All children are invited to visit the Sunday School. Children attend the 10am worship service, then head to classes following "Time with God's Children".

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Sunday, April 14th

Join First Congregational Church!

This is the perfect time to join the First Congregational Church! A new member joining Orientation will be held on Monday, April 1st at 6pm to introduce you to Rev. Pleas and the Membership Committee, and hear about all the opportunties for spirital enrichment and community involvement that First Church offers.

On Sunday, April 14th, new members and those transferring their membership from another church, or renewing their membership at First Church, will be introduced to the congregation as part of the ceremony.