Sermons
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Recent Sermons
4/14/19, Rev. Pleas – The World Has Gone After Him
4/7/19, Rev. Pleas – Getting in God’s Way
3/31/19, Barbara Papagian – The Real Prodigal
3/17/19, Rev. Pleas – The Kingdom and Will of God
3/10/19, Rev. Pleas – Lead Us Not Into Temptation
3/6/19, Rev. Pleas – Who Will Save Me?
3/3/19, Barbara Papagian – Moses and Jesus
2/24/19, Barbara Papagian – Forgiveness
2/17/19, Rev. Pleas – God Was in This Place
2/10/19, Barbara Papagian – Let’s Go Fishing
2/3/19, Rev. Pleas – The Hindsight of God
1/27/19, Rev. Pleas – The Words of the Law
1/13/19, Barbara Papagian – Baptism and the Holy Spirit
1/6/19, Rev. Pleas – The Light and the Darkness
12/24/18, Rev. Pleas – Surrounded By Angels
12/23/18, Rev. Pleas – A Song of Joy
12/16/18, Rev. Pleas – Let It Be
12/9/18, Barbara Papagian – Sing It Zechariah
12/2/18, Rev. Pleas – Anticipation
First Church Choirs
Our choirs enrich your worship experience, which includes children’s story, music, sermon, and prayer.
Communion
Communion is celebrated during worship on “Threshold Sundays” – the first Sunday of Advent, the first Sunday of the New Year, the first Sunday... Learn more...
Bible Study
Rev. Kevin offers a variety of multi-week book and Bible study classes at different times during the church year. Past classes have included... Learn more...
Families and Children
Families and children are prominent in our church life. Children participate in worship and events throughout the year. Children... Learn more...
Highlights
Saturday, April 20th at 2pm
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.
Saturday, May 11th at 10am
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.
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.
NHCUCC Women's Spring Gathering at FCC
Send your registration form by May1st...and sign up on the office window to help.
Women's Connection 7th Annual Mystery Ride
Sign up on the office window...limited number can attend. Drivers needed!
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!
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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".
Preorder your 2019 Women's Connection Cookbook
only $12.50 each
See a member of Women's Connection to order
Latest News
Enjoy the choir's rendition of "I Believe"
Current Videos
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View The Messiah Concert on Manchester TV
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Enjoy the Jeffrey's original composition of "We are Unbroken"
Current Videos
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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
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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!
First Congregational Church
508 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-625-5093