Office Hours
The First Church front office is open Monday thru Friday from 9:00am until 2:00pm. The staff is happy to arrange a meeting at any time, and is usually on hand until late afternoon and available evenings by appointment. On Sundays, the front office is not attended, however it is open should you need anything. Check the front office window for postings of upcoming activities and sign up sheets.
Food Closet Hours
The First Church Food Closet is open Monday-Friday 9am-12noon only. One day of non-perishable food is given. Recipients may come in every 30 days, and must have a photo ID. Many thanks to our members for keeping the Food Closet stocked!
Contact Us, Directions and Parking
Contact
The church office is open Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. You can call the office during these hours at 603.625.5093 or send an email anytime to our Church Administrator, Linda Bonetti, at LBonetti@FCCManchesterNH.org.
Directions
First Church is located at 508 Union Street, which is the corner of Union and Hanover Streets in Manchester, NH.
Parking
There is parking on Sunday mornings and evenings just north of the church on Union Street in the adjacent parking lot. Additional parking is available on neighboring streets, and handicapped parking is available along the church driveway and on Amherst Steet. The church is accessible for the disabled through the ramp door on the Amherst Street side of the building.
Meet Our Staff
The staff at First Congregational Church are here to help you with your questions and concerns. You may also contact a staff member for events. Learn more...
Ways To Get Involved
There are many ways to become involved at First Church. As you become more familiar with our church, some of the opportunities to choose... Learn more...
Our History
In 1839 the eager entrepreneurs of the Amoskeag Mills coaxed a small, struggling English Congregational Church to link arms with a small... Learn more...
Children
Sunday Mornings for Children - We warmly invite you and your children to join us on Sunday mornings for a time of spiritual enrichment... Learn more...
Upcoming Events
Monday, December 16, 2019, at 11:00am
Philip Jacobs Funeral Service
Join friends and family at the funeral service of Philip Jacobs at Goodwin Funeral Home, 607 Chestnut Street, Manchester, on Monday, December 16th at 11am.
Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 10:00am
Worship This Sunday
Join us this Sunday for worship on the Third Sunday of Advent! Our Senior Pastor, Rev. Kevin Pleas, will lead the worship at 10:00am in the Sanctuary. This week's sermon is titled "The Gift of Joy." The scripture reading is from Philippians 4:4-7..
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Services
Christmas Eve Worship
Please join us on Christmas Eve for our joyous services!
At 4:30pm all are invited to the Family Worship Celebration.
At 8:00pm all are invited to the more solemn Candlelight Service.
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.
2019 Women's Connection Cookbook
only $12.50 each
See a member of Women's Connection to order
Highlights
Men's Group on Sunday, December 21st at 8am
Join Rev. Pleas at the next monthly Men's Breakfast!
Sign up on the office window, or talk to Rev. Pleas for details.
Meet the Pastor Wednesdays 1pm-3pm
Come in Wednesdays 1pm-3pm for some very inspirational one-on-one time with Rev. Kevin Pleas.
Dress A Girl
The next Dress A Girl Sew will be Thursday, November 21st, at 9am. Everyone is welcome to join us as we make some dresses for girls at risk around the world.
Thanks to everyone who continues to support and sew for Dress A Girl!
Sokhom has brought our dresses to Cambodia! This grandmother is raising the grandchildren so the parents can find work in Thailand.
Young Athletes Volunteers
We continue to volunteer with the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program on Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm at Manchester Community Music School. See Bill Jones to get more details and to get involved!
Next New Member Joining is January 19th
Mark your calendar to join First Congregational Church on Sunday, January 19th!
Orientation is Tuesday, January 7th at 6pm.
On Sunday, October 20th, our newest members Wilson Plamondon and Bruce Kinney joined FCC during worship.
To learn more about the benefits and inspiration that comes with belonging to the First Congregational Church, please contact Rev. Pleas.
Latest News
Current Videos
Click here to enjoy our current videos on Vimeo including "Weave" sung by our choir during the Dress A Girl Around the World Blessing and Stewardship Sunday service. Also check out "I Believe", Jeffrey Frye's original "We are Unbroken (After All)", and other unique and enjoyable FCC musical moments!!
From the Pastor's Desk
Get connected to Rev. Kevin's insights! Learn more...
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
What’s happening this month at First Church? Learn more...
First Congregational Church
508 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-625-5093