Update on Music Director Search Committee Curious about what First Church’s most newly minted committee, the Music Director search committee, has been up to in the (virtual) dog days of DC summer 2021? Since mid-July, we have diligently signed on to post-worship Zoom calls every Sunday to undertake the important task of hiring our next...
Worship with Us This Sunday Click here to join us this Sunday by Zoom at 10:30 AM as we continue our summer worship theme, “Wade in the Water.” Emily Laing will offer a personal call to worship, Rev. Sam will share a children’s moment, Moira Jones will serve as our scripture reader with a focus...
Worship with Us This Sunday Click here to join us this Sunday by Zoom at 10:30 AM as we continue our summer worship theme, “Wade in the Water,” and welcome Sandy Sorensen into our pulpit. Rev. Sam will lead a prayer of confession and offer words of assurance, LaTayna Purnell will serve as our scripture...
Guest Preacher on August 8: Sandy Sorensen Sandy Sorensen currently serves as Director of the United Church of Christ, Justice and Witness Ministries, Washington, DC office. Sandy has served in a variety of capacities in her over 30 years of experience in the national setting of the United Church of the Christ, including work in...
Memorial Service for Pat Ashbrook: August 4 at 2:00 PM Join us on Wednesday, August 4, at 2:00 PM via Zoom for a Memorial Service to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Pat Ashbrook led by the Rev. Sam McFerran with John Horman providing music. Click here to join us by Zoom. To...
Worship with Us This Communion Sunday Click here to join us this Sunday by Zoom at 10:30 AM as we continue our summer worship theme, “Wade in the Water” and welcome Member in Discernment, Lynaya Morris, M.Div., into our pulpit. Diane Brenneman will lead a prayer of confession and offer words of assurance, Patrick Darling-LaGamma...
August Second Sunday Offering on August 8: AMOS Health and Hope By Jamey Moore Our August Second Sunday offering is dedicated to AMOS Health and Hope. AMOS stands for A Ministry of Sharing Health and Hope and is also named for the Hebrew prophet. Amos was a farmer who spoke out against the injustices of...
Worship with Us This Sunday Click here to join us this Sunday by Zoom at 10:30 AM as we continue our summer worship theme, “Wade in the Water.” Rev. Jason Carson Wilson will offer a Call to Worship, Dennis Turner will serve as our guest musician, and Jamey Moore will be our scripture reader with a...
Guest Preacher Next Sunday, August 1: Lynaya Morris Originally from Pocomoke on Maryland’s Eastern Shore Lynaya holds a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from George Washington University, and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Syracuse University. She recently graduated Wesley Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. Lynaya served and lived among students...
First Church has an opening for an experienced Administrative Assistant beginning in mid-late August. Resumes are being accepted at FirstChurchDChiring@gmail.com. No phone calls, please. We are an Open and Affirming and Anti-Racist congregation; LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color are encouraged to apply. First Church’s Employment Policies and Guidelines Manual precludes the church from hiring...
