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

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An Open and Affirming Congregation

Worship Services

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

9:30 a.m. June 16 – September 1, 2019

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

Sunday, September 22nd

Mind, Body, Spirit....series

The History of First Congregational Church as presented by Selma Naccach-Hoff. Join us after fellowship!

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Bible Study

Tuesdays 1pm-2:30pm starting October 1st through November 5th

Wednesdays 6pm-7:30pm starting October 2nd thorugh November 6th

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Religious Response to Hunger

Food collection for New Horizons starts September 22nd until Sunday, October 6th. The caravan will be on Thursday, October 10th beginning at 10am at Brookside Congregational Church.

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June 9, 2019

Watch for the 2019-2020 Young Athletes dates to volunteer!

Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 10:00am

Worship This Sunday

Join us this Sunday for worship! Our Commissioned Minister of Pastoral Care, Barbara Papagian, will lead the worship at 10:00am in the Sanctuary. This week's sermon is titled "Dishonest Steward or Shrewd Manager?" The reading is from Luke 16:1-13.

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Church School

Children will attend the worship service at 10:00am with their family and following "Time with God's Children" they will go with their teachers to Sunday School.

Registration forms are on the table outside the Children's Ministry office, or click here.

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Sunday, October 13, 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. Due to scheduling conflicts, there will not be a September Service of Prayer and Healing, however Rev. Kevin Pleas is available any time you are in need of prayer.

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June 9, 2019

Thanks to everyone who volunteered for the 2019 Summer Olympics!

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Current Videos

Click here to enjoy our current videos on Vimeo including "I Believe", Jeffrey Frye's original "We are Unbroken (After All)", and other unique and enjoyable FCC musical moments!!