The Beloved Community Group extends an invitation to all to get involved in one of our “project teams” running from October 2024 through April 2025. Even if you have not engaged actively in First Church’s work of anti-racism before, there…
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Honor Dan Smith and Alice Kidder, key advocates of the First Church Reparations Fund, by contributing this summer to the Fund. To inspire first-time contributors, your gift of any size will be doubled up to a total of $25,000 if…
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Are you interested in leading a small group over Zoom or in person this Fall? Contact Beth Spaulding (bspaulding68@gmail.com) to discuss your idea for the next round of Faith & Life Groups, running in October/November, with registration happening in September.…
Read More Honor Dan Smith and Alice Kidder, key advocates of the First Church Reparations Fund, by contributing this summer to the Fund. To inspire first-time contributors, your gift of any size will be doubled up to a total of $25,000 if…
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2024 Justice Summit: Politics as an Act of Faith Saturday, September 14, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT Register now for our Conference’s 3rd annual Justice Summit. With a timely focus this year on the intersection of…
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This summer, as we begin a season of transition and change, we are seeking to do all that we can to establish a financially sustainable future for our church. We have been blessed with many gifts from those whose financial…
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First Church has a lively and varied Church School program for children in PreK through high school that relies on volunteer teachers to be successful. Accompanying our youngest members on their journey of spiritual formation is an opportunity to live…
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First Church member Stefanie Haug offers mindfulness walks in nature through the Audubon Center at Magazine Beach and Mount Auburn Cemetery. She will also offer a walk for First Church folks this summer! See the details below. Mindfulness Walk for…
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All-Church Fall Retreat at Craigville Retreat Center Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29 Join Emma Thomas, Sarah Higginbotham, and other church leaders on the Cape for a weekend of community-building in fellowship, formation, and fun. Take advantage of scheduled…
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During the summer months, we invite you to support our Pastoral Care ministry by writing a simple note to First Church members who are on our weekly prayer list. It may be to share congratulations, condolences, or “get well soon”…
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