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
Save the date for our 4th annual Progressive Dinner on October 24 from 5 to 8:30 pm!
How do we connect with people? The TABLE is one way. So many rich, wonderful, and holy things happen when we sit around a table sharing a meal. This is a great way for our newest parishioners to get to know us and to enjoy the benefits of community. If you are unsure what a Progressive Dinner is or what is involved with hosting, Sharon and Martha will be at Snack & Chat to answer all your questions.
Sign up by Friday, October 16. Donation of $20/person (unless you are hosting). You can sign up after church during Snack & Chat for the next two Sundays (October 4 and 11) or by calling Sharon at (207) 749-5359.
The youth are going on a mission trip to City Reach, Boston, in November! We will be hosting an all-ages Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner on October 28 from 5 to 7 pm. Come for spaghetti (including vegetarian and gluten-free offerings) and stay for some pumpkin carving provided by the First Church youth group.
Dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 pm, and the pumpkins will be pre-hollowed out for easy carving. Additionally, there will be 18 wooden pumpkins, decorated by members of our congregation, that will be raffled off starting at 6:30 pm!
This is a fundraiser dinner; donate whatever you would like, with all proceeds going towards funding the City Reach Mission Trip in November. We can’t wait to see you there!
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! On hiatus until September 15, 2026.
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, resuming September 15.
First Church Senior Choir meets weekly on Thursday evenings (6 to 8 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, resuming September 10.
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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