Events

Sunday April 11, 2010
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
The Rev. Edward Falsey preaching. Geordie will assist Ed in the service and will leave for his sabbatical after worship.
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Let's combine both Youth Groups and welcome spring with a game of frisbee at Elizabeth Park followed by ice cream at AC Peterson's. So, meet in the Youth Room at 4:00 and we'll go in the van.
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 last date for spring 2010 is: 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.
Saturday April 17, 2010
Start: 9:00 am
End: 3:30 pm
Yes! Organizing is a Spiritual Practice! Organizing is a tool you can use to create a life that is simpler, easier and more enjoyable. We will discuss the connection between Spirituality and organizing and how to shape our lives to focus on our values, passions, desires and responsibilities instead of more stuff and excess. Through a combination of meditation, exercises and some solid information on how to organize and de-clutter, you will learn how to create the life and home you have always wanted. Suggested Donation of $50 includes lunch.
Sunday April 18, 2010
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Rev. Ed Falsey preaching.
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Performing at 4:00 pm:  Trio Cantabile. Participants are:  Margaret Beers, soprano; Susan Knapp Thomas, harp; and Stacy Cahoon, piano. First Church of Christ Congregational, 12 South Main Street, West Hartford Center.

Sunday April 25, 2010
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Rev. Barbara Frey preaching.
Sunday May 2, 2010
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Rev. Ed Falsey preaching.
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:30 pm

"The Art of Healing, the Healing of Art", works by the students of the Children's Home in Cromwell is the featured exhibit at the John P. Webster Gallery  on display from Sunday, May 2 through mid-June. The JPW library will host fellowship hour on May 2 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. to welcome some of the young artists and their teachers.

Sunday May 9, 2010
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Rev. Ed Falsey 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 13th, 2010.

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 in the Chapel.

Second Sunday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm

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. This service is co-sponsored by the Spiritual Life Ministry of First Church and the Spiritual Life Center in Bloomfield, CT. All are welcome. The 2010/2011 Worship Schedule is: October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8.


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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