Special Events Ministry

† Homecoming Sunday is held annually in early September. This is a festive time of new beginnings, and a renewal of friendships upon “coming home,” accompanied by a picnic after an upbeat worship service.

† Naubuc Green Birthday Party is held for residents of Naubuc Green, celebrating their birthdays during the months of August and September. Birthday cake and beverages are served in the dining room with entertainment provided.

† Harvest Supper is a special church-wide potluck dinner held the Sunday before Thanksgiving. It is a time for delicious food and entertainment, with thanksgiving to God for life’s blessings.

† Women’s Christmas Luncheon is a festive holiday lunch served to the women of First Church. It is an opportunity for women to come together in the midst of the Christmas season for a time of food, fellowship and entertainment.

† Music in the Meetinghouse Potluck Supper is held before one winter concert. It’s nice to enjoy dinner with our church family before experiencing a special music program.

† Meal of the Upper Room is a time of quiet meditation and food for the spirit during Lent.

† Golden Member Brunch is traditionally held in May, honoring those who have been members of First Church for 50 years or more. This is an opportunity to thank them for their faith and leadership throughout many years.

Group Ministries

† Common Fellowship and Summer Punch on the Lawn offer Sunday opportunities to socialize with our church family following worship services.

† Caring Ministries includes a variety of ways in which we provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support for members and friends of our church. These ministries include: Support Teams, In Reach Callers, Special Visitors, Flowers, Faith Community Nursing, and Prayer Shawls.

† Sewing Circle keeps busy with projects for the church and the wider community. They make baby blankets to be delivered to new babies born into our community of faith.

† Basket Ministry is a ministry in which baskets are put together and taken to people who are in need of support. The Board of Lay Life coordinates this ministry and invites others to come and help assemble the baskets, have refreshments, and partake in fellowship. After the baskets are assembled, they are ready to be delivered by volunteers in Caring Ministries.

† Women’s Ministry is for women in the church to come together to plan events such as the Christmas Luncheon, retreats, and other opportunities promoting fellowship.

† Potpourri welcomes men of First Church who are early risers and desire Christian fellowship at the start of the day. They meet on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. in the church kitchen for breakfast and conversation.