Events

Sunday February 14, 2010
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am

“It’s All About Love”, The Rev. Ineke Mitchell preaching (Regional Conference Minister)

Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Please join us for a very special concert featuring the First Church Adult Choir, the Whitechapel Handbell Choir with groups from Hartt and CCSU: L'Shir, The Jolly Beggars,The Right Frequency and special soloists and instrumentalists and Footlights! A free will offering will be received and proceeds will benefit the Haitian Earthquake Victims.
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Second Sunday of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
TAIZE Worship Service in the Chancel of the Meeting House from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The dates for winter 2009/spring 2010 are:  February 14, March 14 and April 11. Taize Worship is an ecumenical, contemporary, contemplative worship service with song, silence, scripture and prayer. Taize is an ecumenical Christian Community that was formed at the end of World War II in Taize, France.
Tuesday February 16, 2010
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
To celebrate Shrove Tuesday, a pancake supper will be served in the auditorium. Gluten-Free pancakes will also be included on the menu! The program will include storytelling, caring conversations, family service or mission projects and some surprises too! The activities will be fun for all ages and whether or not you have children at home. This event will be hosted by the Fellowship Board.
Wednesday February 17, 2010
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The service is a time to gather as a community and remember the story of Jesus' final days as we begin the church season of Lent. Rev. Susan Izard leading.
Sunday February 21, 2010
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am

First Sunday in Lent. "As Clear As I Can Tell You”. Rev. C. Geordie Campbell preaching.

Wednesday February 24, 2010
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:45 pm
“Lenten Wednesdays” are intergenerational evening opportunities for dinner and some food for thought.  During Lent we will devote our Wednesday evenings to a mid-week stop at the church.  We will begin with pot-luck dinner at 6:00 and a program to follow at 6:45.  Please bring a main course, salad or vegetable for 6-8 people. Dessert and beverage will be provided.
Friday February 26, 2010
Start: 3:00 pm
Start: 02/26/2010 - 15:00
End: 02/27/2010 - 14:00
We are scheduled to go into NYC to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine for 
Nightwatch. We will have more details coming, but we are hoping that a lot of you will sign up to go & even bring friends if there is room! We will head down to NYC on Friday afternoon and take part in all kinds of events with youth groups from all over at the Cathedral, and on Saturday morning we will spend some time in the city (most likely in Manhattan) before heading home & arriving back at FCCWH in time for dinner.
Saturday February 27, 2010
End: 2:00 pm
Start: 02/26/2010 - 15:00
End: 02/27/2010 - 14:00
We are scheduled to go into NYC to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine for 
Nightwatch. We will have more details coming, but we are hoping that a lot of you will sign up to go & even bring friends if there is room! We will head down to NYC on Friday afternoon and take part in all kinds of events with youth groups from all over at the Cathedral, and on Saturday morning we will spend some time in the city (most likely in Manhattan) before heading home & arriving back at FCCWH in time for dinner.
Sunday February 28, 2010
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Second Sunday in Lent. “Four Who Knew Him”, an intergenerational teaching and learning service on the season of Lent.  Rev. C.

Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:30 pm
 Once again we invite any who are new to First Church to a special gathering to learn all about our wonderful church family and programs.  This is a "no strings attached" meeting with the simple agenda of getting to know one another better, and getting to know the breadth and reach of First Church's many ministries.  This meeting will be on February 28 from 4:00 - 5:30 in the afternoon.
Wednesday March 3, 2010
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:45 pm

"Lenten Wednesday" are intergenerational evening opportunities for dinner and some food for thought. During Lent we will devote our Wednesday evenings to a mid-week stop at the church. We will begin with pot-luck dinner at 6:00 and a program to follow at 6:45. Please bring a main course, salad or vegetable for 6-8 people. Dessert and beverage will be provided. Child activities and care will be provided. What better way to grow your spirit toward Easter?

Sunday March 7, 2010
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
"Prepared for Life's Pop Quizzes" Rev. Barbara Frey preaching.
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Popcorn and movie night.
Start: 6:00 pm
Decisions on preparing and cooking for the Annual Meeting Luncheon are on the agenda as well as a van trip to shop for food as time allows.
Tuesday March 9, 2010
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Calling all Quilters and Sewers! We would like to brainstorm with you
and hear your ideas about how we can create quilt wall hangings for
the Auditorium for use during our summer worship. Please join us on
March 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Quiet Room to begin this exciting project.
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:45 pm
"Lenten Wednesdays" are intergenerational evening opportunities for dinner and some food for thought. During Lent we will devote our Wednesday evenings to a mid-week stop at the church. We will begin with pot-luck dinner at 6:00 and a program to follow at 6:45. Please bring a main course, salad or vegetable for 6-8 people. Dessert and beverage will be provided. Child activities and care will be provided. What better way to grow your spirit toward Easter?
Sunday March 14, 2010
Start: 10:00 am
"An Ancient Story". Rev. Geordie Campbell preaching.
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

The meeting will be held following the 10:00 a.m. worship service in the Auditorium to transact the following items of business:

1. To hear and act upon the 2009 Annual Reports.

2. To hear and act upon the Revised ByLaws.

3. To hear any other matters and take such other action as may legally come before this meeting.

Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:30 pm
If you attended the first orientation meeting and have decided to join First Church, a second meeting will be offered on March 14 from 4:00 - 5:30.  This second gathering is to learn more about First Church history and the meaning of membership.  New members will then be received into our Church Family on March 21 during our morning worship.

If you would like to be included or invited, please give Geordie or Barbara a call!

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Second Sunday of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
TAIZE Worship Service in the Chapel from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The dates for winter 2009/spring 2010 are: March 14 and April 11. Taize Worship is an ecumenical, contemporary, contemplative worship service with song, silence, scripture and prayer. Taize is an ecumenical Christian Community that 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.

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.