First Church Concerts
First Church has a vibrant music ministry program which includes concerts throughout the year. These concerts feature talent within the church and special musical guests from the local community.
The concerts are free, non-ticketed events followed by a free-will offering that benefits the music ministry or a local charity. Some of the concerts include organ recitals such as the Four Hands & Four Feet Organ Duet, Christmas and Messiah concerts, and special artists such as New England Brass and the African Children’s Choir.
The “Blue Grass Christmas” concert will be on Sunday, December 8th at 4pm. This upbeat and celebratory concert will lighten your mood and hearts for the Advent season. Everyone is welcome…bring friends! A free will offering will be collected for the Union Leader Santa Fund.
Contact Adam Peithmann, Director of Music Ministry at APeithmann@FCCManchesterNH.org to join the concert series mailing list.
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Upcoming Events
Sunday, December 8, 2019, at 10:00am
Worship This Sunday
Join us this Sunday for worshipon the Second 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 "Mary & Elizabeth." The scripture reading is from Luke 1:39-56.
Sunday, December 8th at 4pm
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.
Angel Tree Deadline
Please remember to check out the Angel Tree in the Dining Room! Deadline to return gifts is Sunday, December 8th.
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!
New Members Joining
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.
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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!!
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First Congregational Church
508 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-625-5093