Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom as we enjoy the annual First Church Christmas Pageant on this second Sunday in Advent. The Chaffee-Hobbs family will light the candle of peace, reflecting on our theme “How does a Weary World Rejoice?” Joseph Darling-LaGamma will serve as our scripture reader...
Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom as we mark the first Sunday in Advent, meditating on the theme “How does a Weary World Rejoice?” We will light the first candle of Advent, the candle of Hope, and invite anyone worshiping with us from home to light your own candle of Hope as well. Rev. Sam will...
First Church is excited to provide some Christmas cheer to DC children in seventh annual Christmas Toy and Gift Drive. We will collect funds, toys and gifts for Washington families. Below are many exciting ways for you to support this toy drive. Please let Rev. Sam know of your contributions so that he can keep...
Stewardship Reflection from First Church Member Diane Brenneman Sometime back in 2013, my husband Lyle and I started thinking we should find a church family. We were getting older and would be retiring and eventually one or the other of us would be alone. We wanted to be involved in a spiritual community that really...
We are selling olive oil and other items produced in the West Bank and Gaza to help support family farms, to aid food security, and to promote peace in the Holy Land. We are taking orders through December 10th, 2023 for mid-December delivery (local DMV only). Please see the ordering instructions below. Al’Ard Organic – Al’Ard was started to support Palestinian farmers...
Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom on this Commitment Sunday as we draw our stewardship campaign to a close. The Gabrieli Quintet will provide beautiful music. The Rev. Laura Simmons will reflect on our theme “Because of You, Our Church Changes” lives as a stewardship testimony. Special guest Rev. LaShauna Austria will...
As we journey toward Christmas, we anticipate Christmas flowers decorating the sanctuary. We invite you to order a plant in honor or in memory of a loved one whose name will be listed in the Christmas Eve worship folder. Please complete either the digital form or the paper form enclosed in worship folders, beginning November...
Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom on Sunday as our children share the gift of song, Rev. Sam preaches, and we continue our stewardship theme “Because of You, Our Church Changes Lives.” Thaddaeus Elliott will call us to worship with a stewardship testimony. Our Children and Youth Choir...
Reflection on stewardship from First Church member Kim Darling Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth. Rates of suicide among youth have increased by 35% since 1999. More than 20% of all teens and 45% of LGBTQ+ teens considered suicide last year. Rates are higher for unhoused, Black, and Indigenous youth. Teens...
Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom on this communion Sunday as we continue our theme “Because of You, Our Church Changes Lives.” Meg Maguire will call us to worship with a stewardship testimony. Andrew Hamilton will lead us in the prayer of confession and words of assurance. The...
