Homecoming Sunday: September 8
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Homecoming Sunday: September 8

Come home to First Church on Sunday, September 8th for our kick-off of the fall season. The choir will return under the direction of Dennis Turner, our worship service will feature special music from Katie Koza, and our children’s Sunday school season will launch under the leadership of Rev. Sam McFerran. Our fall worship theme...

First Church Seeks a Director of Music Ministry
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First Church Seeks a Director of Music Ministry

Our thriving, justice-seeking congregation in the heart of the nation’s capital seeks a Director of Music Ministry to expand our range of sacred music and styles. For more information about the position please see the job description here.   Applicants should submit materials including a resume, cover letter, a short video recording of you conducting/performing, and two...

Worship with us this Sunday
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Worship with us this Sunday

Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom this Sunday as we continue our summer theme, “Sowing the Seeds.” Ellen Bushmiller will offer a reflection as our call to worship. Chandra DeNap Whetstine, our incoming seminary intern, will serve as our liturgist, leading our prayer of confession and a responsive reading of Psalm 121. Eric and Robin...

Worship with us this Sunday as we welcome the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel
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Worship with us this Sunday as we welcome the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel

Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom this Sunday as we welcome the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel and continue our summer theme, “Sowing the Seeds.” Thaddaeus Elliott will offer a reflection as our call to worship. Rev. Sam will share a message with our children. Mary Pence and Anthony...

Worship with us this Communion Sunday
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Worship with us this Communion Sunday

Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom this Sunday as we gather at God’s table to celebrate communion and continue our summer theme, “Sowing the Seeds.” Dr. Karen Bartman will serve as our guest keyboardist. Rev. Sydney Avent will lead us in the prayer of confession and words of...

Worship with us this Sunday
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Worship with us this Sunday

Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom this Sunday for worship as we continue our summer theme, “Sowing the Seeds.” Sandy Sorensen will offer a reflection as our call to worship. Rev. Sam will share a message with our children. Marian Drake will lead us in a responsive reading...

First Church Seeks Designated Musician
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First Church Seeks Designated Musician

First Congregational UCC, a joyful and justice-seeking congregation in the nation’s capital, seeks a Designated Musician to direct choral anthems in worship from September 8th- November 10th. Please see the full job posting, including details on how to apply, here.

Worship with us this Sunday
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Worship with us this Sunday

Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom this Sunday for worship as we continue our summer theme, “Sowing the Seeds.” Dennis Turner will serve as our accompanist, and Beatriz Saudek will provide special music on violin. Diane Brenneman will offer a reflection as our call to worship. Rev....

Worship with us this Sunday
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Worship with us this Sunday

Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom this Sunday for worship as we continue our summer theme, “Sowing the Seeds.” Dennis Turner will serve as our accompanist, with Michael Hopkins as our percussionist. Peter Byrne will offer a reflection as our call to worship. Reshmina William will provide...

Worship with us this Communion Sunday
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Worship with us this Communion Sunday

Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom this Sunday as we gather at God’s table to celebrate communion and continue our summer theme, “Sowing the Seeds.” Dennis Turner will serve as our accompanist. Jamey Moore will call us to worship with poetry. Diane Brenneman and Michael Enseki-Frank will serve...