October 30, 2026 • WWW.WHFIRSTCHURCH.ORG

“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” ― Henry David Thoreau

Friends:

All Saints Sunday’s coming. During the worship service, we’ll hold space for naming the faithful departed of First Church – those who have gone before us…who have left their sign and seal deep within us.

Meanwhile, I invite you to think about where the saints of the church and the saints of our lives rest in peace and power (beyond the boundaries of here below and heart and mind). Assuming you visualize them in heaven, what does that everlasting environment look like?

The featured text (Revelation 7:9-12) is concerned with a vivid portrait of eternity as painted by the apostle John. He pictured some things that I’d like to see for myself when the time comes to take leave of this earthly life. I’ll say more when we’re together. The sermon is entitled: More About Vision: A Great Multitude Robed in White.

Fondly,

rev.fredd

See you in church on Sunday at 10 a.m. – in person or livestream.

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Exploring Scripture - Canceled Nov 1

Exploring Scripture Bible Study with Joe Tobin is canceled this Sunday Nov. 1 but will resume on Nov. 15.

Chamber Music Concert Series

Join us for a beautiful and intimate performance by Hartt graduate students. Concerts are open to the public. A Free Will Offering will be received at the door.

Park for free in the church lot accessible from Farmington Ave. The Handicap entrance can be accessed via South Main Street at the Chapel entrance.

📅Sunday Nov. 15

🕒3 p.m.

📍Chapel

November Reach Out: APK Charities

This month we are honoring and supporting CT veterans by supporting APK Charities. APK raises awareness and support for our active, retired, wounded and fallen warriors and their families and provide financial aid and material assistance to charitable organizations and causes.

Support includes but not limited to: medical support, housing assistance, transportation assistance, individual and family support, service/emotional support animals.

TO DONATE

Through First Church: Write ‘APK’ on your giving envelope

Online through First Church: Select “ Reach Out Monthly Collection under “Fund”

Learn more about APK

Family & Friends Dinner Night

Sponsored by Inreach & Faith Formation!
We'll bring the dinner- you bring your family and friends! Come enjoy a relaxed evening of good eats, fun activities and time together. Everyone is welcome!

📅Friday November 6

🕒 6 p.m.

📍Auditorium

RSVP HERE!

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