Sermons
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Recent Sermons
6/17/18, Rev. Pleas – Walk Humbly with God
5/27/18, Rev. Pleas – In Remembrance
5/20/18, Rev. Pleas – Making the Cross Work
5/6/18, Rev. Pleas – Love for a Lifetime
4/29/18, Rev. Pleas – Canoeing the Mountains
4/22/18, Pip Adams – Attitudes
4/15/18, Rev. Pleas – Laboring in the Vineyard
4/8/18, Rev. Pleas – The Road to Emmaus
4/1/18, Rev. Pleas – Radical Hope
3/25/18, Rev. Pleas – A House of Prayer
3/18/18, Rev. Pleas – The Sign of Jonah
3/11/18, Rev. Pleas – Not Peace, But a Sword
3/4/18, Rev. Pleas – Challenging Authority
2/25/18, Barbara Papagian – Following the Cross
2/18/18, Rev. Pleas – A Prophet Without Honor
2/14/18, Rev. Pleas – On Being Uncomfortable
2/11/18, Rev. Pleas – The Greatest of These
2/4/18, Rev. Pleas – Blessed Communion
1/28/18, Rev. Pleas – I Am the Vine
1/21/18, Rev. Pleas – Here is My Servant
1/14/18, Rev. Pleas – Born With a Mission
1/7/18, Rev. Pleas – An Expectation of Light
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...
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.
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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From the Pastor's Desk
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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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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.
The ONA Team offers water and resources to Concord Pride attendees on June 2nd!
First Congregational Church
508 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-625-5093