No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.

First Church in Brief:

Serving the Rochester, NH community since 1731

A member of the United Church of Christ

A progressive Christian voice on the NH Seacoast

We affirm all people are created in God's own image regardless of race, gender, religious background or sexual orientation

 

Learn more about the inclusive message of the United Church of Christ:


Join us this Sunday!

May 26, 2013

 

 

 

8AM WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL

10AM WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY

 


Watch the sermon from Sunday, May 19, 2013:

Sermon May 19, 2013 from First Church Congregational on Vimeo.

Hear the First Church music:

Music May 19, 2013 from First Church Congregational on Vimeo.

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Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Saturday May 11, 7:30-10:00 am

Blueberry or Plain Pancakes
Ham ~ Scrambled Eggs
Orange Juice ~ Coffee / Tea / Milk

$6 per person, children age 5-10: $3.00, under age 5: Free.
Turkey Dinner
Saturday May 18, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Turkey & Gravy   Real Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Carrots    Green Beans Amandine
Stuffing    Cranberry Sauce    Rolls & Butter
Gingerbread      Beverage

$8.00 per person   Age 5-10: $4.00   Age 4 and under: Free

Proceeds to benefit the various ministries of First Church

Share Fund


www.sharefund.org

The Share Fund assists Rochester residents in need of financial assistance, supports the inter-faith Soup Kitchen Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5PM at the United Methodist Church, Gerry's Food Pantry (Monday and Friday 1-3PM, Wednesday 10AM-3PM at the Rochester Community Center, and the Community Clothing Shop, Wed. and Sat. 9-3 at the Rochester Community Center.

Our Food Pantry

Following is a list of items that are most often needed and can be stored in the church:

canned juices/juice mixes, powdered milk, evaporated milk, cereal, soups, canned fruit, canned meats (Spam), pudding cups, jello, crackers, jams/jellies, peanut butter, small containers of mayo/ketchup/mustard, spaghetti sauce, canned tomatoes, hash, sloppy joe, chili, instant rice, 1 lb boxes elbow mac, dish liquid, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant (men/women), toilet tissue, soap