All are warmly welcome at these upcoming events. If we can do something to make you feel more comfortable with us, be in touch! We would love to see you here.
Upcoming Events & Meetings
Our annual Fourth of July Hot Dog Sale is just around the corner! The sale begins at 9 am on July 4, outside the Oberg Building on Main Street.
Do you love it here? Are you ready to make things official, and claim us as your church family? Whether you’re ready to jump in, or curious to learn more about our church, you are invited to our New Member Gathering on Sunday, July 12 from 12:30 – 2:30 pm.
At this gathering. church leaders will share information about our church, answer your questions, and we will all get to know each other a bit more. Then, during a future worship service, currently scheduled for Sunday, July 26, we will hold our New Member Joining. If you’re wanting to connect more deeply with First Church, please plan to join us!
All are welcome, always.
Join us for worship, prayer, and fellowship out in creation this summer during our Summer Outdoor Worship series!
- Wednesday, July 15: Cookout & Campfire Dinner Church on the First Church lawn (starts at 6 pm with burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs provided– bring a side or dessert to share!), email Spencer if you’d like to grill!
- Wednesday, July 29: Pondicherry Bible Study & Picnic (meet at church at 10 am to hike or 11 am to picnic)
- One Saturday in August: Paddle & Pray Boat Church (date and time TBD, likely a Saturday in August at Highland Lake), email Spencer to get involved!
Our annual in-person yard sale for 2026 is on Saturday, July 18 from 8 am to 12 noon at the “Chalmers Barn,” located at 426 Highland Road in Bridgton. The sale will be held rain or shine.
Known for its large size and quality of items for sale, the event will feature many high-end items such as dining sets, couches, chairs, bed frames, and more, which were donated from an exclusive estate!
Proceeds of the yard sale support our church’s operational and outreach programs such as Jeanette’s Closet and our Missions teams!
If you have any items you would like to donate, please contact please email yardsale@bridgtonucc.org.
We are happy to announce our toddler group continues to meet weekly! Come and join in the fun with your little person!
Exciting program for little ones and their grown ups! You are welcome to join us and experience some music and creative play. Free and open to all – we’re looking forward to seeing you here! (Parking and entrance are both behind the church.)
Please contact our office for dates and times!
Jeanette’s Closet is a free clothing room, open to all. The Closet offers clothing for all ages, footwear, household linens, and bedding. Come check it out Tuesday from 9 to 11 am downstairs in our Fellowship Hall.
Photos of Jeanette’s Closet, taken March 2025
This group meets weekly to hold church members and loved ones in prayer and study a book together. The current book is Rob Bell’s Love Wins.
Prayer group meets at 1:30 via ZOOM, Tuesday afternoons. Contact the church office for the zoom link. On summer hiatus.
First Church Senior Choir meets weekly on Thursday evenings (7 to 9 pm) and Sunday mornings (9 to 10 am) for rehearsal. Are you interested in joining a robust and enthusiastic group of singers? Come join in a rehearsal! On summer hiatus.
Wednesdays at 10 am, led by our Senior Pastor, the Rev. Emily C. Goodnow: Calling all who are curious about scripture, hungry for community, and/or eager for a deeper connection to our sacred texts. We will study the text(s) that will be read in the following Sunday’s service. No commitment is required and no attendance will be taken — come every week, or once in a while, or just drop in to connect with some good people, drink deeply of our sacred stories, and learn a thing or two. All ages, beliefs, and familiarity with the Bible are welcome. Please join us!
Did you know that we have a robust Sunday School, Vacation Bible Camp, youth choir, and more offered here at First Church?
Check out our page on services offered for children and youth at first church to learn more!
At First Church, our goal for our youth music program is to provide opportunities for youth to develop a sense of belonging and connection to spiritual community through a variety of musical experiences like singing, playing instruments, creative expression, improvisation, composition, and through inclusive and accessible intergenerational collaboration.
Our youth music program is directed by Cassie Cooper-Ricci (they/them). Get to know Cassie on our staff page!
Youth aged 5 to 18 are invited to join, and can join any week! (Children under the age of 5 can attend if accompanied by a parent.) Rehearsals take place on Sundays. Sessions will be in 6 to 8 week blocks and culminating in formal or informal music performance opportunities.
More details including rehearsal schedules can be found on our youth music program page (it is password protected; if you haven’t been given the password, please contact our office or our director of music engagement to request access).
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