First Congregational Church
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Worship 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
Highlights
Sunday, March 24th begins at 10am
"Angels in Human Skin" Presentation by Dr. Dirkje Legerstee
An art installation and accompanying story presentation to honor and remember her family's survival through WWII.
Artwork will be on display in the sanctuary for one week from March 17th to March 24th.
Join us on Sunday, March 24th for a special worship service led by Rev. Dr. Dirkje Legerstee, with lunch and a presentation of "Angels in Human Skin" to follow at 1pm.
Songweavers "I am Light" Concert
100 Women Singers & 20 Drummers
New Hampshire's original women's chorus... 100 members strong accompanied by 16-20 African style drummers, with piano and guitar. Songweavers is a musical experience of harmony, excitement and love.
Call 625-5093 to reserve tickets. $15 Seniors/Student and $20 Adults
Preorder your 2019 Women's Connection Cookbook
only $12.50 each
See a member of Women's Connection to order
Saturday, April 20th at 2pm
Celebration of Life for Michael Pugh
Please join the family and friends on Saturday, April 20th, as we celebrate the glorious life of Michael Pugh. A reception will follow the service.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 10:00am
Worship Sunday
Join us for the Third Sunday of Lent. Our Senior Pastor, Rev. Kevin Pleas, will lead the worship service at 10:00am in the Sanctuary with visiting preacher Rev. Dr. Dirkje Legerstee who will be delivering the sermon. The reading is from the Hebrew Bible Deuteronomy 30:13-19 and the Gospel Lesson is from First John 4:7-20.
Prior to the 10:00am service, please enjoy the new Time of Greeting ... meet new friends and share fond memories before worship begins.
Following worship, there will be a special luncheon followed by a presentation by Rev. Dr. Kirkje Legerstee "An Angel in Human Skin" along with her artwork.
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.
You are welcome here!
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.
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".
Latest News
Save the Date!
The public is invited to the 2019 NHCUCC ONA Conference, Healing the Divide, on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 here at the First Congregational Church, 508 Union Street, Manchester.
For more information, click here.
Enjoy the choir's rendition of "I Believe"
Current Videos
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View The Messiah Concert on Manchester TV
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Enjoy the Jeffrey's original composition of "We are Unbroken"
Current Videos
Click here to enjoy our current videos on Vimeo including "We are Unbroken"!
From the Pastor's Desk
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Sunday Bulletin
See the order of worship at First Church for the Sunday Service, including the Scripture Reading. Learn more...
The Sunday News
What’s happening this week in the life of First Church? Learn more...
Church Window
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Thanks to everyone for the donations to the Quilt Raffle. We collected $840 which will be used towards upcoming Quilt Ministry projects!
First Congregational Church
508 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-625-5093