Sermons
To see and hear an inspirational sermon, please click below.
9/27/20, Rev. Pleas
Good Grief
8/30/20, Rev. Pleas
I Am! Has Sent Me
8/23/20, Rev. Pleas
Who Do You Say I Am?
8/16/20, Rev. Pleas
The Woman at the Well
8/2/20, Rev. Pleas
Learning From Loneliness
7/26/20, Rev. Pleas
If God is For Us…
7/19/20, Rev. Pleas
The Great Companion
6/21/20, Rev. Pleas
God So Loved the World
6/14/20, Rev. Pleas
Hope Does Not Disappoint
6/7/20, Rev. Pleas
In the Beginning, God…
5/31/20, Rev. Pleas
Five Words with My Mind
5/24/20, Rev. Pleas
In Living Memory
5/17/20, Rev. Pleas
In the World, But Not Of the World
5/10/20, Barbara Papagian
Mother’s Day Sermon
5/3/20, Rev. Pleas
I Will Give You Rest
4/26/20, Rev. Pleas
Druthers
4/19/20, Rev. Pleas
For My Returning
4/12/20, Rev. Pleas
Dem Bones
3/8/20, Rev. Pleas
The Lesson of Scripture
3/1/20, Rev. Pleas
The Lesson of Authenticity
2/16/20, Rev. Pleas
Can I Get a Witness?!
2/9/20, Rev. Pleas
Glass Houses
2/2/20, Rev. Pleas
Groundhog Day, Again
1/19/20, Barbara Papagian
Called to Be Servants
1/12/20, Rev. Pleas
The Wedding in Cana
1/5/20, Rev. Pleas
Paying Homage
12/24/19, Rev. Pleas
Christmas Eve Meditation
12/22/19, Rev. Pleas
God in a Baby
12/15/19, Rev. Pleas
The Gift of Joy
12/8/19, Rev. Pleas
Mary and Elizabeth
12/1/19, Rev. Pleas
A Thief in the Night
11/24/19, Rev. Pleas
We Always Give Thanks
11/17/19, Rev. Pleas
The Gifts of Ministry
11/10/19, Barbara Papagian
Freedoms and the Four “E” Words
11/3/19, Rev. Pleas
Among the Saints
10/27/19, Rev. Pleas
A New Covenant
10/20/19, Rev. Pleas
Persistence
10/13/19, Rev. Pleas
Shadowbound
10/6/19, Rev. Pleas
My Brother’s Keeper
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. Carolyn and Rev. Barbara will offer a variety of multi-week book and Bible study classes at different times during the church year.
Upcoming Events
Sunday Worship
Please watch our pre-recorded Worship service every Sunday at 10am on Facebook. Our next in person/live streamed worship service will be on Sunday, February 27th at 10am.
[CLICK HERE] to send a Prayer Request to Rev. Barbara Papagian by 8:30am Thursday to include in the service.
Rev. Barbara will be sending out periodic inspirational messages via The FCC Friday Link on the 1st and 3nd Fridays of the month; and special editions to keep you updated with FCC Covid protocols. To sign up, send your email to Rev. Barbara by [CLICKING HERE]. We pray that everyone stays safe, obeys the rules, and keeps in phone or email contact with all those in need of kindness and an encouraging word.
9am Morning Watch
Join 9am Morning Watch Monday-Thursday.
[CLICK HERE] to connect to Facebook
[CLICK HERE] to access the Morning Watch Bulletin on the FCC Bulletins page.
VISITORS TO THE FCC OFFICES
Visitors are always welcome at First Church, but appointments must be made. Masks must be worn in the offices.
The Food Closet is available Monday-Friday 9-12noon.
Should you need anything relating to the office, please call, or email Linda Bonetti, Lauren Henderson, Rev. Carolyn Keilig, or Rev. Barbara Papagian.
Highlights
Join us on Facebook Sundays at 10am!
Due to the rapidly rising numbers of Covid cases in New Hampshire and the contagiousness of this latest variant, First Church is temporarily moving to pre-recorded Sunday worship at 10am on Facebook with the expectation of returning to in-person, livestreaming worship on February 27th and continuing throughout Lent.
-Rev. Carolyn Keilig & The FCC Church Council
Photo Directory
Thanks to everyone who submitted a photo! We have published the "online instant directory" with personal passwords! Refer to directions in the Friday Link for how to connect and edit your own information.
Women's Connection
Valentine's Day Celebration on Thursday, February 10th at 6:30pm on Zoom
For more information about upcoming WC events, contact Denise Beaurivage (beau.de@comcast.net) or Pam LeBlanc (blanclp@comcast.net).
Memory Garden gets a facelift!
Thanks to everyone who pitched in to work on the Memory Garden! Our tranquil space for personal reflection and healing is available to you outside the Chapel doors. Donations to the Memory Garden can be sent directly to FCC with "Memory Garden" in the memo.
Latest News
Videos on Vimeo
[CLICK HERE] to enjoy our current videos on Vimeo. Recently Adam has been recording some select pieces for your enjoyment. Also check out "I Believe", Jeffrey Frye's original "We are Unbroken (After All)"; "Weave" sung by our choir during the Dress A Girl Around the World Blessing and Stewardship Sunday service; and other unique and enjoyable FCC musical moments!!
Open & Affirming
See the latest Open and Affirming News by [clicking here]!
The Open & Affirming Committee generally meets via zoom on the 4th Sunday at 1pm. Contact Carol Soucy for more information and summer meeting times.
Sunday Bulletin
See the order of worship at First Church for the Sunday Service, including the Scripture Reading. Learn more...
The Sunday News & FCC Friday Link
What’s happening this week in the life of First Church? Click on the FCC Friday Link to see what happening around First Congregational Church!
Bulletins and Sunday News will be available at all in-person services.
Church Window
What’s happening this month at First Church? Learn more...
Women's Connection Cookbook
Only 6 left at $12.50 each!
!See a member of Women's Connection or call the office for your copy of our favorite recipes
First Congregational Church
508 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-625-5093