First Church’s Commitment to Give Back
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21
The financial support we all provide to First Church is an act of faith and an expression of both thanks for the blessings in our individual lives and commitment to our faith journey together. If you are able to give, please do. We are grateful for any and all contributions. Regardless of the amount of your pledge though, please know that you are a beloved member of our faith community, and we’re glad you are a part of First Church. Your pledge allows First Church to give back so that the support of the outreach ministries we value will continue.
We also support the special mission offerings of the United Church of Christ (UCC) and Our Church’s Wider Mission Basic Support.
Neighbors In Need
Received in October, this offering is taken in many UCC churches like First Church. Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the UCC that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. For more information visit http://www.ucc.org/nin/
One Great Hour of Sharing
Received in March, this Lenten offering is taken in many UCC churches and in churches of dozens of other denominations. Offerings received are used to channel resources for international programs in health, education and agricultural development, emergency relief, refugee ministries, and both international and domestic disaster response. For more information visit http://www.ucc.org/oghs/
for international programs in health, education and ministered by Wider Church Ministries, Global Sharing of Resources.
Our Church’s Wider Mission (OCWM)
Gifts to support of Our Church’s Wider Mission benefit the full range of the United Church of Christ mission across the country and around the globe. For more information visit http://www.ucc.org/ocwm/basic-support.html.
Meet Our Staff
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Ways To Get Involved
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Our History
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Children
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Highlights
Please join family and friends at Phaneuf Funeral Home to honor the life of Stephanie Whalen on Tuesday, June 18th from 12Noon until 2:00pm. A private service will be held.
The life of Jesusa Mancebo will be celebrated in the Chapel at the 40 Days After Death service on Tuesday, June 19th at 10:00am.
Thanks to everyone who volunteered for the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program this year!
Upcoming Events
Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 9:30am
Worship This Sunday
Join us this Sunday for worship! Our Senior Pastor, Rev. Kevin Pleas, will lead the worship service at 9:30am in the Sanctuary. This week's sermon is titled "To Believe or Not to Believe". The reading is from John 14:8-11.
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 9:30am worship service and fellowship, on the 2nd Sunday each month.
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 from 9:30am until the end of worship every other week on June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18th, and September 1st.
Anyone wishing to volunteer to lead the activity should contact Kelda York at kyork@FCCManchesterNH.org. The activity and all the supplies are pre-prepared, you only need to lead the project.
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Current Videos
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From the Pastor's Desk
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Sunday Bulletin
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The Sunday News
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Church Window
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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