Nursery

Child care for infants and toddlers is provided by volunteers on Sunday mornings from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Our well-equipped nursery, which we refer to as “Cradle Roll”, is located off the Recreation Room on the lower level of the church. We use a sign in and sign out system for the toddlers, along with a parents seating plan so we will know how to find you if the need arises during the service. Our worship services are pipped into the Cradle Roll room so the volunteers and children may listen to the music and service. Beginning at age 3, children are welcome to transition from the nursery to the Pre-K class.

A changing table is available in the nursery along with the children’s restrooms.

Contact:

Betsy Green, Church School Coordinator

603-625-5093

BGreen@FCCManchesterNH.org

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Congratulations to our Scholarship Recipients!

Cyrus Fennel - Graduation Gift; Connor Lyons - William P. McGuiness Award; Emma Green - Beth Ernest Jenkins Award; Margaret Thornton - FCC Scholarship; Bridget Thornton - The Higher Education Award

Thanks to all the volunteers at the Summer Special Olympics: Mini-Jav!

Congratulations to our newly Commissioned Minister of Pastoral Care, Barbara Papagian!

Upcoming Events

Worship Sunday

Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 9:30am.

This is the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost! Our Senior Pastor, Rev. Kevin Pleas, will lead the worship service at 9:30am in the Sanctuary. Please note that we have started our new summer worship schedule! This week's summer musical artist is pianist Abby Curtis!

Prior to the 9:30am service, please enjoy the new Time of Greeting ... meet new friends and share fond memories before worship begins.

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Sunday, July 8, 2018

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 10:00 am worship service and fellowship, on the 2nd Sunday each month.

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ONA Celebration Service on Sunday, November 18th at 3pm

Join us as we celebrate our Open & Affirming status with a special worship service and Celebration on Sunday, November 18th at 3pm. All are welcome to attend.

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