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First Church believes that "God is still speaking" to us and to others
and thus we strive to be an open and welcoming community for
all people to experience the love of God in Jesus Christ.
 
"First Church will become a vibrant center for progressive Christians
by welcoming all, sustaining each other in community,
and following the way of Jesus, striving to do justice, love kindness,
and walk humbly with God."

~~Vision Statement approved by members at the May 2, 2010 Annual Meeting
Click on blue links for detailed Vision & Mission statement
and definition of "progressive Christians"

First Church of Christ, Congregational, 1652
75 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
Ph: 860.677.2601, Fax: 860.674.8264
E-mail: firstchurchfarmington
@firstchurch1652.org
Office Hours:
M-F: 9-3 



First Church is home to
Village Traders Gift Shop
Click here for more info...
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Planning a wedding?
Consider our
historic Meetinghouse
for the ceremony
and our elegant
Porter Memorial
for your reception...
Click here for Facility
Rental information
Click here for Rates
Click here for Wedding Information Form

Rent our facilities...
corporate meetings,
family events, 
music recitals and more!
Click here for
more information...
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Upcoming Youth Events!
{Being Updated Shortly)
Pilgrim Fellowship
• Sunday, May 2
Walk Against Hunger, 1–4 pm
• Wednesday, May 5
PF Council, 7 pm
• Sunday, May 9
PF Movie Night, 6–9 pm,
Love Actually
• Sunday, May 16
PF Afternoon Hike, details TBD
• Sunday, May 23
PF Discussion Night, 7–9 pm
• Sunday, May 30
No PF–Memorial Day weekend
• Sunday, June 6
YOUTH SUNDAY!
All 9th–12th graders are welcome! Questions? Contact Kim Hoare.

Announcements

Receptionist, Sexton, and Child Care Worker Job Openings


Positions Available - Receptionist (15 Hours/Week), Sexton (20 Hours/Week) and Child Care Worker (2 Hours/Week). Click Here to contact the Personnel Committee. Visit our Help Wanted page for additional information.

Who Are We And Where Are We Going?

Links to reports from the 2010 Annual Congregational Meeting:
Transition Ministry Team
ONA Overview

Please feel free to click here to send an email to the Transition Ministry Team. We are interested in your questions and feedback about the transition process.
Click here to email the ONA Ministry Team.
How Did We Get Here?
Please visit our Discernment Process page for more information on the year-long process we recently undertook.

This Month in...


 

[Updates in progress.  Please check back shortly for updated 2010-11 materials]
September, 2010
Rally Sunday is Sept. 12! Children age 3 and older will begin with their parents in the Meetinghouse, then leave following the children’s sermon. Special activities will get the year started right, including cookie decorating for all.

Registration
Registration for Church School for 2010-11 will take place after worship on September 12 and 19. We are asking every family with children up through 8th grade to fill out a new registration form this year. You may do it on one of those two Sundays, or download one from our website and bring or send it to the church.

Following the children's sermon, typically children ages 3 through grade 8 with their shepherds and teachers will leave the Meetinghouse during the first hymn and go to their classes. 

Click here for more detailed  Church School Information from Pastor Jane  

Confirmation Class:
All 9th graders are invited to consider joining the Confirmation Class, an 8-month exploration of what it means to be a follower of Jesus and a member of First Church. An informational meeting for potential confirmands and their parents will be held on Sept. 26, 2010 following worship from 11:30 to 12:30 in the Fellowship Room. This year class will normally be held on Sunday evenings from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m., beginning on Oct. 3. 
Confirmation date is June 12, 2011 (Pentecost Sunday)
Childcare: Professional childcare is provided every Sunday from 9:00-11:30 am for newborns up to three year olds. 
 

Worship Schedule (9:30 AM Summer/10 AM Fall)

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 Sunday, June 27 through September 5
Summer Sundays  worship in the Porter Memorial at 9:30 am
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Sunday, September 12
RALLY Sunday!
Regular Worship in the Meetinghouse Resumes

Upcoming First Church Events


 
Save the Date!
Fall 2010 Clothing Sale:
Friday, October15th & Saturday, October 16th

Support Farmington's Food Pantry

 
The 27th annual FOODSHARE Walk Against Hunger was May 2, 2010. Your Farmington Food Pantry has established a web site and registered team members. The pantry will receive approximately 40% of the money we raise to use for future purchases from FOODSHARE. The more we raise the better we can help serve our community members in need of our services. 
It's not too late to make a donation. Please feel free to sponsor one of the already registered walkers for the Farmington Food Pantry by clicking the "Walk Against Hunger" link above.. Please also help us spread the word to family, friends and loved ones of our efforts to support FOODSHARE and the Farmington Food Pantry.

 

First Church News!


All the Equal Exchange products you usually purchase in the church office are now available to order on line and pick up at the office - click here! 

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