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. Barbara Papagian, our Associate Pastor, is available to parishioners in need by clicking on her 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.
Worship is enjoyed at 10am Sundays all year.
Worship in person on select summer Sundays:
August 1st, 15th, & 29th
A prerecorded virtual service will also be on Facebook. You do not need a Facebook account to view our online 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.
VISITORS TO THE FCC OFFICES
Visitors are always welcome at First Church! Masks are recommended if you are not fully vaccinated.
The Food Closet is available Monday-Friday 9-12noon. Should you need anything relating to the office, please call, or email Linda Bonetti, Lauren Henderson, or Rev. Barbara Papagian.
Upcoming Events
Sunday Worship
[CLICK HERE] to join Rev. Barbara Papagian, our Associate Pastor, at 10am Sunday for weekly virtual Worship.
We will be live in person also on August 1st, 15th, and 29th at 10am in the Sanctuary.
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.
9am Morning Watch
9am Morning Watch will be back on August 9th!
Join Morning Watch Monday-Thursday.
[CLICK HERE] to connect to Facebook
[CLICK HERE] to access the Morning Watch Bulletin on the FCC Bulletins page.
Congratulations, Rev. Barbara!
The Ordination Ceremony and Installation of Rev. Barbara Papagian as our Associate Pastor was on Sunday, May 16th!
Church World Service
Mothers and Special ladies honored with a donation to Church World Service!
[CLICK HERE] for the Mothers Day Blanket Donor List.
Fathers or special men honored with a donation to Church World Service!
Bible Study with a New Twist
Join us on Zoom August 6th when we resume a discussion of "The Help"!
To be included, please email Rev. Barbara.
Highlights
Join us in person on Sunday, July 25th
*REOPENING INFORMATION*
The Task Force met and reviewed the latest CDC protocols. These are our latest guidelines.
We appreciate those who made advance reservations, however they are no longer required.
Social distancing will be practiced in order to be able to sing.
If ramp access is needed, please ring the bell.
Collection box will be located in the narthex and plates by the exit doors.
Hand sanitizer and wipes will be available.
Ushers will hand out bulletins to those entering the sanctuary.
People may seat themselves in open pews.
No child care or Church School.
The Cradle Room is available but not staffed.
Masks are appreciated but not required if you are fully vaccinated.
We look forward to seeing everyone, but urge you not to congregate inside the building at this time.
Thank you, The ReOpening Task Force Updated on 6/23/21
2021 Photo Directory
All members and friends are asked to submit a photo for our internal "Photo Directory" to be published this fall. Email them to Lauren at LHenderson@FCCManchesterNH.org, or call the office to arrange to come in to take a photo. On Sundays, talk with Bill Jones or Pam LeBlanc about getting a photo taken.
Memory Garden gets a facelift!
Thanks to everyone who pitched in to work on the Memory Garden! Our tranquil space for personal reflection and healing is available to you outside the Chapel doors.
Donations to the Memory Garden can be sent directly to FCC with "Memory Garden" in the memo.
Holly Berry Fair on November 20th!
Get ready for the Holly Berry Fair on Saturday, November 20, 2021! 
Will will have open craft days to work on projects Thursdays, July 15 & 22, and August 5 & 19. 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 and summer meeting times.
Queen City Pride Festival
Saturday, June 19th
Thanks to all who volunteered at this marvelous event!
See more about First Church Open & Affirming activities 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!
Bulletins and Sunday News will be available at all 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