First Congregational Church
508 Union Street
Manchester, NH 03104
603-625-5093
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You are welcome here!
An Open and Affirming Congregation
Rev. Kevin Pleas, our Senior Pastor, is available to parishioners in need by clicking on his name.
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Donate online via Vanco Online, or directly from your personal bank. Checks should be payable to “FCC Manchester” and can be mailed to 508 Union St, Manchester NH 03104.
Thank you in advance for supporting FCC during this difficult COVID pandemic.
Worship is enjoyed at 10am Sundays.
[CLICK HERE] to connect to Facebook
9:10 Morning Watch prayers Monday-Thursday on Facebook
Until further notice worship will be online at Facebook.com/FCCManchester
You do not need a Facebook account to view our services!
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
VISITORS TO THE FCC OFFICES
Until further notice, visitors should call ahead to ensure the health and safety of our staff, members, and friends. Although visitors are welcome with masks, meetings and gatherings are not being held at this time.
The Food Closet is available Monday-Friday 9-12noon by prearrangement. Should you need anything relating to the office, please email Linda Bonetti, Rev. Kevin Pleas, or Rev. Barbara Papagian. Our prayers are with you.
Upcoming Events
Sunday Worship
[CLICK HERE] to join Rev. Kevin Pleas, our Senior Pastor, as he delivers this week's message on Facebook.com/FCCManchester, at 10am Sunday for weekly Worship.
To connect to the Web Bulletin, which includes music lyrics, please [CLICK HERE].
[CLICK HERE] to send a Prayer Request to Rev. Barbara Papagian by 8:30am Friday.
You do not need a Facebook account to view the services live or watch the videos on your own time.
Rev. Barbara will be sending out periodic inspirational messages via The FCC Friday Link. To sign up, send your email to Rev. Barbara by [CLICKING HERE]. We pray that everyone stays safe, obeys the rules, and keeps in phone or email contact with all those in need of kindness and an encouraging word.
9:10 Morning Watch
Join 9:10 Morning Watch Monday-Thursday.
[CLICK HERE] to connect to Facebook
[CLICK HERE] to access the Morning Watch Bulletin on the FCC Bulletins page.
Church World Service
Honor your mother or special lady with a donation to Church World Service!
[CLICK HERE] for the Mothers Day Blanket Donor List.
Honor your father or special man with a donation to Church World Service!
[CLICK HERE] for the Fathers Day Tools for Hope Sunday Order Form with instructions. Return the form to the office by June 11th, and send a photo of your loved one to Adam Peithmann at APeithmann@FCCManchesterNH.org.
Bible Study with a New Twist
Fridays at 9:30am
We are trying something new for our usual Book/Bible Study…Movie Club! We will be watching a movie at home and then having a group discussion about the Christian values in the storyline. We have a list of movies already planned but feel free to give us more suggestions. Reach out to Barbara at BPapagian@fccmanchesternh.org to be included in the email about this exciting new take on Book/Bible Study!
May 21st will be "Doubt". May 28th will be "Senior Moments." All are welcome!
Highlights
Mark Miller on May 23rd at 7pm
Draw the Circle Wide: An Evening with Mark Miller
Sponsored by First Congregational Church Manchester’s Music Ministry, Open & Affirming Committee, Outreach Committee, and Church Council.
You are invited to a conversation and musical presentation on Zoom with church musician, composer and educator, Mark Miller! CLICK HERE to enjoy a special video advertisement Adam created!
For more information about Mark Miller Music, please CLICK HERE.
Congratulations, Rev. Barbara!
The Ordination Ceremony and Installation of Rev. Barbara Papagian as our Associate Pastor was on Sunday, May 16th!
Friday Nights at FCC
Keep tuned for Friday Nights at FCC on Friday, May 28th at 6pm...and on the last Friday of the month.
This month's Friday Nights at FCC event will feature Adam Peithmann at 6:00 pm.
Events will be posted in the FCC Friday Link. Tune in to hear your favorite hymns arranged in a variety of styles plus classical standards. We hope to see you there!
Please [CLICK HERE] to access Vimeo. Events remain on Vimeo for your inspiration. Or go live on Facebook.
Women's Connection
Join the Zoom socials!
Next event is the Mystery Ride on June 5th!
[CLICK HERE] for details!!
Holly Berry Fair on November 20th!
Get ready for the Holly Berry Fair on Saturday, November 20, 2021! 
Contact Pam LeBlanc (blanclp@comcast.net) or Peggy Neveu (frannys1@aol.com) talk about how you can get involved!
Latest News
Videos on Vimeo
[CLICK HERE] to enjoy our current videos on Vimeo. Recently Adam has been recording some select pieces for your enjoyment. Also check out "I Believe", Jeffrey Frye's original "We are Unbroken (After All)"; "Weave" sung by our choir during the Dress A Girl Around the World Blessing and Stewardship Sunday service; and other unique and enjoyable FCC musical moments!!
Open & Affirming
See the latest Open and Affirming News by [clicking here]!
The Open & Affirming Committee generally meets via zoom on the 4th Sunday at 1pm. Contact Carol Soucy for more information.
Quick Links to Content
From the Pastor's Desk
Link to Pastor Kevin Pleas' In the Spirit columns by [clicking here].
Sunday Bulletin
See the order of worship at First Church for the Sunday Service, including the Scripture Reading. Learn more...
The Sunday News & FCC Friday Link
What’s happening this week in the life of First Church? Click on the FCC Friday Link to see what happening around First Congregational Church!
For the rest of the "Covid season" we will stop producing the Sunday News, and resume it with the Bulletins at "in person" services.
Church Window
What’s happening this month at First Church? Learn more...
Cookbook
Women's Connection Cookbook
only $12.50 each
!See a member of Women's Connection or call the office for your copy of our favorite recipes
First Congregational Church
508 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-625-5093