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

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

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

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...

A source of bonding A person who was very dear member of First Church had just passed away.  It was a difficult time for everyone,...

A Source of Connection A member of our church had just finished up a sales call in rural New Hampshire, and, as he was walking out of the...

A source of healing We often pray for the obvious: people who are in pain, sadness, need, yearning, and strife. We use our faith in...

A Source Of Giving One parishioner of First Church Congregational has given away a lot of crosses. A whole lot of crosses! He gives them...

These stories of the cross are documented from true experiences related to a mission of First Church Congregational. We invite you to...