Programs at the

John P. Webster Library!*

events are FREE unless otherwise mentioned. We ask that you register to secure a spot!

The John P. Webster Library (JPWL), along with First Church’s pastoral staff, sponsors frequent programs for adults. Programs on mental wellness, Islam, memoir-writing, antiracism, climate change, social justice, home improvement, and gardening are just a few of the topics we have explored in recent years. Some programs are offered in person in our beautiful facility, and others have a Zoom option.

*Some Co-Sponsored events are off site.

To stay up-to-date on adult faith formation classes and programs at the JPWL, please contact Jennifer deSimas, Library Director, at jpwebsterdir@westhartfordfirstchurch.org.

Click here for Adult Faith Formation info. which includes book groups, men’s group, monthly breakfast and more!

Celebrating Moms! A Luncheon & Tea
Saturday, May 11 from 12-2 p.m. (doors open at 11:45)

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Come to this event for Moms and women who are “Models of Motherliness” (MOMs)! Savor a little time off from the kids, and enjoy a catered meal with a heavenly selection of desserts! Click image for menu.

Let your spirit be surrounded by the singular jazz sounds of Sandy Lindop and conversation with other moms and caregivers. Our speaker will be Janice Olson, certified Spiritual Director and founder of Conscious Contact, a space for women to explore their spiritual life to find personal meaning and direction. She has a special project in mind for us!

The cost is $30 per person. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available. This event will take place in the auditorium.

Register: CLICK HERE

For more information, or to volunteer, please email Jennifer deSimas (jpwebsterdir@whfirstchurch.org) or Nina Lawrence (nina.s.lawrence@gmail.com).

Sunday Bible Study

Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. in the World Fellowship Room (Room 303)

Join Rev. Tom Carr each Sunday before worship for an in-depth look at the Bible.  All are welcome!

April 7 – June 2

Do you wonder what’s behind the stories we find in the first 11 chapters of the book of Genesis?  What were – and are! – the truths the storytellers wanted us to understand?  Did God really create the Earth in seven days? From the two Creation stories, to Adam and Eve, to Cain and Abel, to Noah and his ark, to the Tower of Babel, these ancient myths compel us to ask questions and reflect on their meanings for our individual and collective lives. Join us to explore these eternally relevant stories on nine Sunday mornings before worship.  Our conversations will be led by Rev. Tom Carr. See Jennifer with questions.

Located beneath the First Church Meeting House, the JPWL is the go-to place for books and media related to sermons, Sunday School, social justice issues, and so much more!

Phone: 860-232-3893

Email: jpwebster@whfirstchurch.org

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