​The Sunday News & FCC Friday Link

VISITORS TO THE FCC OFFICES

Visitors are always welcome at First Church!  Masks are recommended if you are not fully vaccinated.  

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, or  Rev. Barbara Papagian.

 Upcoming Events

Sunday Worship

[CLICK HERE] to join Rev. Barbara Papagian, our Associate Pastor, at 10am Sunday for weekly virtual Worship.

We will be live in person also on  August 1st, 15th, and 29th at 10am in the Sanctuary.

To connect to the Web Bulletin, which includes music lyrics, please [CLICK HERE].​

       [CLICK HERE] to send a Prayer Request to Rev. Barbara Papagian by 8:30am Friday.

You do not need a Facebook account to view the services live or watch the videos on your own time.

Rev. Barbara will be sending out periodic inspirational messages via The FCC Friday Link.  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

9am Morning Watch will be back on August 9th!

Join Morning Watch Monday-Thursday.

[CLICK HERE] to connect to Facebook

[CLICK HERE] to access the Morning Watch Bulletin on the FCC Bulletins page.

Congratulations, Rev. Barbara!

The Ordination Ceremony and Installation of Rev. Barbara Papagian as our Associate Pastor was on Sunday, May 16th!

Church World Service

Mothers and Special ladies honored with a donation to Church World Service!

[CLICK HERE] for the Mothers Day Blanket Donor List.

Fathers or special men honored with a donation to Church World Service!

[CLICK HERE] for the Fathers Day Tools Donor List.

Bible Study with a New Twist

Join us on Zoom August 6th when we resume a discussion of "The Help"!

To be included, please email Rev. Barbara.

 Highlights

Join us in person on Sunday, July 25th

*REOPENING INFORMATION*

The Task Force met and reviewed the latest CDC protocols.  These are our latest guidelines.

We appreciate those who made advance reservations, however they are no longer required.

Social distancing will be practiced in order to be able to sing.

If ramp access is needed, please ring the bell.

Collection box will be located in the narthex and plates by the exit doors.

Hand sanitizer and wipes will be available.

Ushers will hand out bulletins to those entering the sanctuary.

People may seat themselves in open pews.

 No child care or Church School. 

The Cradle Room is available but not staffed.

 Masks are appreciated but not required if you are fully vaccinated.

 We look forward to seeing everyone, but urge you not to congregate inside the building at this time.

Thank you, The ReOpening Task Force     Updated on 6/23/21

2021 Photo Directory

All members and friends are asked to submit a photo for our internal "Photo Directory" to be published this fall.  Email them to Lauren at LHenderson@FCCManchesterNH.org, or call the office to arrange to come in to take a photo.  On Sundays, talk with Bill Jones or Pam LeBlanc about getting a photo taken.

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.

Women's Connection

The year culminated with a Mystery Ride!  Watch for details of the fall kick-off!

Holly Berry Fair on November 20th!

Get ready for the Holly Berry Fair on Saturday, November 20, 2021!             

Will will have open craft days to work on projects Thursdays, July 15 & 22, and August 5 & 19.  Contact Pam LeBlanc (blanclp@comcast.net) or Peggy Neveu (frannys1@aol.com) talk about how you can get involved!

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