Sermons
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Recent Sermons
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
11/25/18, Rev. Pleas – Belonging to the Truth
11/18/18, Rev. Pleas – Open and Affirming Anniversary
11/18/18, Rev. Pleas – Practicing Gratitude
11/11/18, Rev. Stephen Cushing – Doing the Least
11/4/18, Rev. Pleas – On Not Knowing Where We’re Going
10/28/18, Rev. Pleas – But When You Do Judge
10/21/18, Barbara Papagian – Imagine That
10/14/18, Rev. Pleas – The Eye of the Needle
10/7/18, Rev. Pleas – A Feast For All People
9/30/18, Rev. Pleas – God’s Work, Our Hands
9/23/18, Barbara Papagian – From Last to First
9/16/18, Rev. Pleas – What’s My Line?
9/9/18, Rev. Pleas – The Living Church
9/2/18, Rev. Pleas – Finding Delight in Action
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
Preorder your 2019 Women's Connection Cookbook
only $12.50 each
See a member of Women's Connection to order
Thursday, March 21st at 6pm Sunday, March 24th begins at 10am
"Angels in Human Skin" Presentation by Dr. Dirkje Legerstee
An art installation and accompanying story presentation to honor and remember her family's survival through WWII.
Artwork will be on display in the sanctuary for one week from March 17th to March 24th.
Thursday, March 21st there will be a “Meet the Artist” Reception from 6 to 8pm, and on Sunday, March 24th, a special worship service with lunch and Dr. Legerstee’s presentation to follow.
Songweavers "I am Light" Concert
100 Women Singers & 20 Drummers
New Hampshire's original women's chorus... 100 members strong accompanied by 16-20 African style drummers, with piano and guitar. Songweavers is a musical experience of harmony, excitement and love.
Call 625-5093 to reserve tickets. $15 Seniors/Student and $20 Adults
Upcoming Events
Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 10:00am
Worship Sunday
Join us for the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany. Our Commissioned Minister of Pastoral Care, Barbara Papagian, will lead the worship service at 10:00am in the Sanctuary. This week's sermon is entitled, "Foregiveness." The reading is from Luke 6:27-38.
Prior to the 10:00am service, please enjoy the new Time of Greeting ... meet new friends and share fond memories before worship begins.
Join First Congregational Church!
This is the perfect time to join the First Congregational Church! A new member joining Orientation will be held on Monday, April 1st at 6pm to introduce you to Rev. Pleas and the Membership Committee, and hear about all the opportunties for spirital enrichment and community involvement that First Church offers.
On Sunday, April 14th, new members and those transferring their membership from another church, or renewing their membership at First Church, will be introduced to the congregation as part of the ceremony.
You are welcome here!
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.
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".
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
Click here to enjoy our current videos on Vimeo including "We are Unbroken"!
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