Sermons
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Recent Sermons
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. 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...
Upcoming Events
Sunday, December 8, 2019, at 10:00am
Worship This Sunday
Join us this Sunday for worshipon the Second Sunday of Advent! Our Senior Pastor, Rev. Kevin Pleas, will lead the worship at 10:00am in the Sanctuary. This week's sermon is titled "Mary & Elizabeth." The scripture reading is from Luke 1:39-56.
Sunday, December 8th at 4pm
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. Due to scheduling conflicts, there will not be a September Service of Prayer and Healing, however Rev. Kevin Pleas is available any time you are in need of prayer.
Angel Tree Deadline
Please remember to check out the Angel Tree in the Dining Room! Deadline to return gifts is Sunday, December 8th.
2019 Women's Connection Cookbook
only $12.50 each
See a member of Women's Connection to order
Highlights
Men's Group on Sunday, December 21st at 8am
Join Rev. Pleas at the next monthly Men's Breakfast!
Sign up on the office window, or talk to Rev. Pleas for details.
Meet the Pastor Wednesdays 1pm-3pm
Come in Wednesdays 1pm-3pm for some very inspirational one-on-one time with Rev. Kevin Pleas.
Dress A Girl
The next Dress A Girl Sew will be Thursday, November 21st, at 9am. Everyone is welcome to join us as we make some dresses for girls at risk around the world.
Thanks to everyone who continues to support and sew for Dress A Girl!
Sokhom has brought our dresses to Cambodia! This grandmother is raising the grandchildren so the parents can find work in Thailand.
Young Athletes Volunteers
We continue to volunteer with the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program on Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm at Manchester Community Music School. See Bill Jones to get more details and to get involved!
New Members Joining
On Sunday, October 20th, our newest members Wilson Plamondon and Bruce Kinney joined FCC during worship.
To learn more about the benefits and inspiration that comes with belonging to the First Congregational Church, please contact Rev. Pleas.
Latest News
Current Videos
Click here to enjoy our current videos on Vimeo including "Weave" sung by our choir during the Dress A Girl Around the World Blessing and Stewardship Sunday service. Also check out "I Believe", Jeffrey Frye's original "We are Unbroken (After All)", and other unique and enjoyable FCC musical moments!!
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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508 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104
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