Thank you to our Mission Immersion Day volunteers for brightening the day of others! | | We are in our Season of Celebration with one service each Sunday at 10:00 a.m.! | | |
Worship with us...
During our Season of Celebration we have ONE SERVICE at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. These services are all church celebrations, and we look forward to being together for worship!
Sunday, May 11 (10:00 a.m. only)
Confirmation Sunday
Preacher: Andrew Wicks
Music: Chancel Choir
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Our services are livestreamed and are also available for viewing later on our YouTube channel. Please let an usher know if you would like a large print bulletin, large print hymnal or a hearing device to use during the worship service. Large print bulletins are also available on our website home page. We offer accessible and limited mobility parking. Masks are optional.
Longtime church member Georgia Grunder's memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 24, at 1:00 p.m. in the Meetinghouse.
If you would like to enjoy our May 4 worship service online, just click below!
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On Monday, May 12, we will travel to Hartford to serve a community dinner at Hands on Hartford. We will be both providing the food and bringing in a crew to serve. We need main dishes (recipes provided), prepared salads, dinner rolls, fruit, beverages, and dessert. You can sign up online or contact Rich Baber at richbaber@yahoo.com for more information.
Our Tag Sale will be back on October 3 + 4, and the first drop-off date for your donations will be Tuesday, May 13, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in Schultz Hall. Stay tuned for more dates! Please contact Merryl Rees if you have questions at mprees8@outlook.com.
The Merry Weeders are looking for volunteers to pull some weeds and do some pruning around the church property to keep our campus looking great. Join us on Monday, May 12, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and/or Friday, May 16, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Volunteers can help for one or two hours, whatever works for you! Contact Suzy Fisher at 860-416-9484 or suzy.o.fisher@gmail.com with any questions.
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2025 Easter offering... (Last chance! May 7 deadline)
We are called to share God’s beauty and love with one another and the world, and one way we do that is by giving generously to our Easter offering. The money we receive in donations is what goes out into the world. Our gifts will be divided between the ecumenical development and relief program, One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS), and a $3,000 donation to Manchester Area Conference of Churches.
Friends, let us “Be the Light” in the world by giving generously to our Easter offering. You can give online or write a check made out to "First Church" with "Easter Offering" in the memo line.
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Stop by Munchkins at the Playground on Sunday, May 11, at 11:15 a.m.! Are you looking for ways to get your kids outside to play? Are you interested in meeting other families in our First Church community? MOFIA will provide Dunkin munchkins. Our Mothers (and other caregivers) of Faith in Action group encourages moms, dads and any adults who are raising kids to join us. Please contact Kelsey Beach for more information at kelsey@glastonburyfirst.org.
Come knit or crochet with our Prayer Shawl Ministry! We will meet in the Quiet Room at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 12. For more information, please contact Mary D’Anna at dannamary4@gmail.com.
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Save the date for our Music at the Meetinghouse "Broadway Extravaganza" on Saturday, May 17! Our Chancel Choir and soloists, along with the Cantate Choir, will present Broadway hits from The Music Man to Disney favorites. Popular selections will highlight a central theme of Love and Hope in a New World of Change. Audience participation is encouraged – come sing your favorite show tunes!
Our Prayer and Share group meets on Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. in the Parlor. You are invited as we connect and uplift each other in a supportive environment. For more information, please contact Sandee Brown at seapearl44@gmail.com or Pat Weibust at pweibust@cox.net.
Join our ongoing Bible Study with a focus on the Book of Luke led by church member Rev. Pam Vollinger. The group meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor and on Zoom. Please contact Nicole Struth if you have questions at nicole@glastonburyfirst.org.
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Fill out our Mental Health Ministry survey...
If you didn't get a chance to fill out our Mental Health Ministry survey yet, please take a look. At First Church, with help from our Mental Health Ministry team, we seek to include all our members and friends in the life of the church, to provide opportunities to reduce stigma for those with mental health challenges, to share our stories, to educate ourselves around these issues and to remind us that we are loved as children of God, just as we are. We’d love to hear your ideas on the topic of mental wellness! If you have questions, please contact Nicole Noonan at nicolewnoonan@gmail.com.
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Ongoing collections...
Our May food collection of cereal, pancake mix and syrup, baby food and other items will support Horace Bushnell Children’s Food Pantry. Items can be dropped off in the back lobby or in the Narthex. If you have questions, please contact Susan Lambert at sjlambert22@gmail.com.
Carol’s Closet paper pantry needs toiletries and paper products – toilet paper (4-packs or individually wrapped rolls), paper towels (individually wrapped rolls), tissues, bar soap (individually wrapped or 2-pack) and shampoo (standard size). Please place items in the Carol’s Closet box in the back lobby of the church. Please contact Suzanne Schwartz with questions at 860-490-7336.
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Office update...
Please be alert for email and text scams: Our pastors and staff would never reach out to you via email or text to ask for help buying gift cards or send you other requests for personal assistance.
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First Church of Christ,
Congregational, UCC
2183 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033
www.glastonburyfirst.org, 860.633.4641
We are an open, welcoming and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ.
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