Events

Thursday July 9, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
For many years, free carillon concerts have been given during the month of July. Beginning at 7:00 pm on Thursday evenings, listeners are encouraged to gather on the south side of the lawn of the Church, on the lawn of the public library next door, or the Town Green for performances by carilloneurs from around the world. For summer fun in an informal setting, bring family, friends and food (along with chairs or blankets) to picnic during the concert. Tours of the carillon may be offered after the concert. For more information please contact the Church Office at 860-233-9605.
Sunday July 12, 2009
Start: 10:00 am
"The Ultimate Outsider." Rev. Barbara Frey preaching.
Thursday July 16, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
For many years, free carillon concerts have been given during the month of July. Beginning at 7:00 pm on Thursday evenings, listeners are encouraged to gather on the south side of the lawn of the Church, on the lawn of the public library next door, or the Town Green for performances by carilloneurs from around the world. For summer fun in an informal setting, bring family, friends and food (along with chairs or blankets) to picnic during the concert. Tours of the carillon may be offered after the concert. For more information please contact the Church Office at 860-233-9605.
Sunday July 19, 2009
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
"The Memory of Baptism." Rev. Barbara Frey preaching.
Thursday July 23, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
For many years, free carillon concerts have been given during the month of July. Beginning at 7:00 pm on Thursday evenings, listeners are encouraged to gather on the south side of the lawn of the Church, on the lawn of the public library next door, or the Town Green for performances by carilloneurs from around the world. For summer fun in an informal setting, bring family, friends and food (along with chairs or blankets) to picnic during the concert. Tours of the carillon may be offered after the concert. For more information please contact the Church Office at 860-233-9605.
Sunday July 26, 2009
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
"A Hymn to Christ." Rev. Susan Izard preaching.
Thursday July 30, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
For many years, free carillon concerts have been given during the month of July. Beginning at 7:00 pm on Thursday evenings, listeners are encouraged to gather on the south side of the lawn of the Church, on the lawn of the public library next door, or the Town Green for performances by carilloneurs from around the world. For summer fun in an informal setting, bring family, friends and food (along with chairs or blankets) to picnic during the concert. Tours of the carillon may be offered after the concert. For more information please contact the Church Office at 860-233-9605.
Sunday August 2, 2009
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
"The Bread of Life." Rev. Susan Izard preaching.

Recurring Events

These groups do not meet in July or August

Adult Choir Rehearsal

Every Tuesday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm from September to June
Additional voices are needed in all voice parts. No prior music experience is necessary.

Lectio Divina

Every Monday from 11:00 to 11:45
Lectio Divina meets every Monday from 11:00 to 11:45 in the Quiet Room. (September through May). Our first meeting will be on Monday, September 14th, 2009.

Christian Classics Book Group

Every Monday at noon
Christian Classics meets at noon in the John P. Webster Library from September through May to discuss books on religion and spirituality. Bring a bag lunch; coffee and tea are served. Copies of the book are available in the library and new members are always welcome!

Holy Hands

Fourth Monday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm
Holy Hands meets at 7-8:30 in Room 404. This is a group of women who enjoy fellowship while doing some handwork such as sewing knitting, scrapbooking, quilting etc. together.

Soup and Scripture

Every Tuesday from 6:30 - 7:00 pm from September to June
Soup and Scripture meets from 6:30 - 7:00 with a basic meal of soup and bread available from 6:00 on. We take turns reading the Scripture aloud and briefly discuss them.

TAIZE Worship Service

Second Sunday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm
TAIZE Worship Service in the Chapel from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The last date for spring 2010 is April 11 and the fall schedule will be forthcoming. Taize Worship is an ecumenical, contemporary, contemplative worship service with song, silence, scripture and prayer. The Taize Community was formed at the end of World War II in Taize, France. The purpose of this community was to promote peace and justice through common worship. The influence of the Taize Community has now spread all over the world.

Whitechapel Handbell Choir

Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm
This ensemble, using four octaves of Whitechapel handbells, rings at the 10:00 a.m. worship service in church on the third Sunday of each month from September through May. Rehearsals are every Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting House. 

Knitting Ministry

First Thursday of the month from 10:00 - 11:30 am
Knitting Ministry meets from 10:00 - 11:30 am in the Quiet Room. We knit prayer/healing shawls for those who are sick or in need of comfort. Knitters and non-knitters interested in learning to knit are invited to attend.

Food for Thought Book Discussion Group

First Thursday of the month at 5:45 from October to May
Food for Thought Book Discussion Group meets at 5:45 in the John P. Webster Library for a brown bag dinner followed by a discussion which begins at 6:00.

Journeymen

Meetings are at 8:30 AM on the first and third Sunday mornings in the Fellowship Room
Ken Taylor and Geordie Campbell have convened a men's group under the name of Journeymen. This is an opportunity for the men of First Church to explore together friendship and conversation around the unique experiences of men's spirituality. We begin with "Whoever you are, wherever you are on life's journey . . ." and we explore that together.

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In the heart of West Hartford we are called by God to grow together, inspiring and engaging one another through worship, learning, fellowship and outreach. We faithfully serve our diverse community and world, welcoming and nurturing all people in the living Spirit of Jesus.