News and Events

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“It is my time at First Church that helps me "recharge" my spirit with faith and hope for the coming week!”

Sue Hannigen

“A path which leads me forward in a journey of grace and love with my family, friends, and community."

Bruce Attridge

“Cherished elements of core traditions live on at First Church…”

Grant Dugan

“I hope others will find such joy when they come here.”

Eleanor Flint Campbell

“We treasure our many friends and colleagues in this wonderful congregation.”

Susan and Bruce Felmly

“I love First Church because of my involvement with Women's Connection.”

Pamela LeBlanc

“I get an overall feeling of being uplifted.”

Joan Currier

Highlights

Celebration of Life for Michael Pugh

Please join the family and friends in the sanctuary on Saturday, April 20th at 2pm, as we celebrate the glorious life of Michael Pugh. A reception will follow the service.

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Celebration of Life for Beverly Archambault

Please join the family and friends at Goodwin Funeral Home on Saturday, May 11th at 10am, as we celebrate the meaningful life of Beverly Archambault. Goodwin Funeral Home is located at 607 Chestnut Street, Manchester, NH.

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Friday, May 10th at 10am

Celebration of Life for Denis Tremblay

Please join the family and friends in the Sanctuary on Friday, May 10th at 10am, as we celebrate the wonderful life of Denis Tremblay.

Saturday, May 11th

NHCUCC Women's Spring Gathering at FCC

Send your registration form by May1st...and sign up on the office window to help.

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Saturday, June 1st

Women's Connection 7th Annual Mystery Ride

Saturday, June 8th

Special Olympics Summer Games Mini-Jav

Sign up to Volunteer TODAY!

Be part of the First Church Volunteer Day at the Special Olympics Summer Games at the UNH campus in Durham. We are looking for 50 volunteers...no experience necessary! Just a caring heart and the desire to help make our 4th year another success for the athletes!

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Upcoming Events

Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 10:00am

Worship Easter Sunday

Join us for Easter Sunday! Our Senior Pastor, Rev. Kevin Pleas, will lead the worship service at 10:00am in the Sanctuary. This week's sermon is titled "The Game of Skeptism". The reading is from John 20:1-10, 19-29.

Following worship, all are welcome to fellowship in the dining room.

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Monday, April 29th at 6:30pm

Interfaith Women of New Hampshire

Join Interfaith Women of New Hampshire at St. Catherine of Sienna School Auditorium, 206 North St, Manchester, on Monday, April 29th at 6:30pm.

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Sunday, May 12, 2019

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.

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Sunday, May 5, 2019

"Spring Ring Sunday" Open House to learn about playing bells!

Join us for beautiful handbell music on May 5th and stay after worship to find out more about ringing handbells at the special bell "open house!" Hear how you can learn how to play handbells at FCC! For more information, you can also contact Adam Peithmann at 603-625-5093 or apeithmann@fccmanchesternh.org.

Sundays at 10am

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".

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2019 Cookbook Preorder