Sermons
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Recent Sermons
10/6/19, Rev. Pleas – My Brother’s Keeper
9/29/19, Rev. Pleas – Weaving the Fabric of Life
9/22/19, Barbara Papagian – Dishonest Steward or Shrewd Manager
9/15/19, Rev. Pleas – Getting Lost
9/8/19, Rev. Pleas – Beginner’s Mind
9/1/19, Rev. Pleas – Remember the Sabbath
8/25/19, Rev., Pleas – Taking Refuge
8/18/19, Rev. Pleas – Unconditional Love
8/11/19, Rev. Pleas – Holy Ground
8/4/19, Barbara Papagian – Unanswered Prayers
7/28/19, Barbara Papagian – God is Good
7/21/19, Rev. Pleas – Predicting the Weather
7/14/19, Rev. Pleas – Is Perception Reality?
7/7/19, Rev. Pleas – Heroes
6/30/19, Rev. Pleas – The Truth Will Out
6/23/19, Rev. Pleas – To Believe or Not to Believe
6/16/19, Rev. Pleas – The Fruits of Silence
6/9/19, Rev. Pleas – The Wind Blows Where It Chooses
6/2/19, Rev. Pleas – On Making Disciples
5/26/19, Rev. Pleas – Do You Come In Peace?
5/19/19, Rev. Pleas – Does Not Wisdom Call
5/12/19, Rev. Pleas – Jesus Rejoiced!
5/5/19, Barbara Papagian – From Saul to Paul
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, October 13, 2019 at 10:00am
Worship This Sunday
Join us this Sunday for worship! Our Senior Pastor, Rev. Kevin Pleas, will lead the worship at 10:00am in the Sanctuary. This week's sermon is titled "Shadowbound." The reading is from Psalm 107:1-9.
Church School
Children will attend the worship service at 10:00am with their family and following "Time with God's Children" they will go with their teachers to Sunday School.
Registration forms are on the table outside the Children's Ministry office, or click here.
Tuesdays 1pm-2:30pm starting October 1st through November 5th
Wednesdays 6pm-7:30pm starting October 2nd thorugh November 6th
New Member Orientation
On Sunday, October 20th, our newest members will join and be presented during worship.
To learn more about the benefits and inspiration that comes with belonging to the First Congregational Church, please contact Rev. Pleas.
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.
Highlights
Young Athletes Program
We will begin volunteering with the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program on Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm begining October 16th. See Bill Jones to get more details!
The next Dress A Girl Sew will be Thursday, October 17th, at 9am. Everyone is welcome to join us as we make some dresses for Sokhom to take to Cambodia at the end of the month.
Thanks to everyone who continues to support and sew for Dress A Girl!
2019 Women's Connection Cookbook
only $12.50 each
See a member of Women's Connection to order
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
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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First Congregational Church
508 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-625-5093