A source of gratitude Several weeks ago, a nurse was reviewing their morning lists for things that I keep track of. Different tasks to...

This year Lazarus House held their annual Hike for Hope, although like most fundraisers this year they had to re-imagine it due to the...

From Rev. Bill: I’ve carried the little, wooden cross in my left pocket almost every day since they first were made available at First...

OUTREACH NEWS: Random Acts of Kindness Ministry As we say goodbye to summer and welcome fall, we still find ourselves living with the...

...God places people in our path that are meant to be there, both for our comfort and for us to comfort others.

For September, we would like to start with kindness for yourself. In times of stress and uncertainty, it is important to remember that we...

We only know how each of us is drawn to the wood – the smoothness, ridges, and the way it feels in our hands.

We continue to work over the Summer to prepare for our “new normal” opening for The Chapel School. We are writing our reopening...

Why is kindness important? It is important to us as social beings, which have lived in community throughout all time, because we rely...

Spreading joy, friendship and compassion is a cornerstone of First Church. We have seen this time and time again during weekly worship...

You never know when someone will cross your path and make a difference.

A source of beauty A member of First Church went to see an ailing aunt and uncle at their home.  It was important to see them, as her...

A Source of Strength For some of us, there are times when things are just harder. At least that’s what it can feel like. When everything...

A source of hope Cancer.  No other word can emotionally or physically paralyze a person stronger than that hearing that one statement. ...

A source of youthful connection The impact from our church’s comfort cross mission has been amazing.  First Church has strived to make...

A source of worldwide connection The comfort cross-ministry of First Church Congregational has grown in ways only dreamed of in prayers....

A friend of the church came for the funeral service of a dear friend. It was a major loss for her as well as her children. They were such...

Being a parent is a hard job. This statement is as undeniable as saying “water is wet.” With the constant squabbling, chores, errands,...

A source of security We all have that small thing in life that makes us just a bit more comfortable; that little item that gives us a...

A source of connection There was a big meeting at a large corporation, kicking off an enormous project.  Numerous people were packed into...