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...
Highlights
Mind, Body, Spirit....series
The History of First Congregational Church as presented by Selma Naccach-Hoff. Join us after fellowship!
Thanks to everyone who volunteered for the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program this year!
Upcoming Events
Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 9:30am
Worship This Sunday
Join us this Sunday for worship! Our Senior Pastor, Rev. Kevin Pleas, will lead the worship at 9:30am in the Sanctuary. This week's sermon is titled "Taking Refuge". The reading is from Psalm 71:1-6..
Children's Activities on Sundays
During the summer there will not be Church School, however there will be a Children's Activity in the Rec Room at 9:30am. The last this summer is on Sunday, September 1st.
Church School resumes on Sunday, September 8th, when we go back to the 10:00am service. 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.
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.
Latest News
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!!
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...
Thanks to everyone for the donations to the Quilt Raffle. We collected $840 which will be used towards upcoming Quilt Ministry projects!
2019 Women's Connection Cookbook
only $12.50 each
See a member of Women's Connection to order
First Congregational Church
508 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-625-5093