Worship with Us This Sunday Click here to join us this Sunday by Zoom at 10:30 AM as we conclude our Eastertide theme of “Love One Another.” Nick McConnell will offer a personal Call to Worship, Rev. Sam will share about last week’s interfaith service experience at a Sikh Gurdwara, LaTayna Purnell will serve as our...
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Congregational Conversation on Racial Justice Audit on May 2
Congregational Conversation on Racial Justice Audit: May 2 Save the date of May 2 for an after-worship congregational conversation on our Racial Justice Audit process. In this conversation, we will explore the audit tool and worksheet, then break out into groups to discuss ministry areas through the lens of racial justice. This is an opportunity...
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Dangerous Memory: An Anti-racist Political Theology of the Cross, Rev. Dr. Roger Gench
This Sunday, May 16, immediately following worship via Zoom “Where do we go from here, Lord?” In the aftermath of the trial of the George Floyd murder, what is our role, as Christians, to bring forth healing, justice, and hope? Please join us for this timely nurture led by Rev. Dr. Roger Gench. Roger J....
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Confirmation Journey 2021
Confirmation Journey: Living Out Our Faith and Building Interfaith Bridges Confirmation Sunday is May 23 As part of the Confirmation journey, the youth are often asked: what does it mean to live out our faith? To answer that question, we brought them to Adams Morgan to visit with amazing community leaders who run faith-inspired non-profits...
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Non-profit Office Space at Metro Center
Non-profit office space at Metro Center Approximately 1,300 square feet of office space in an architecturally stunning new building at Metro Center/Gallery Place. Located at 10th & G Streets, N.W., in the First Congregational UCC building, this is a great space for a small nonprofit social service or arts organization. The building is just nine...
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Advent Wreaths and Table Tents for Your Home
Advent Wreaths & Table Tents for Your Home November 29 marked the start of the season of Advent and a new year in the Christian Calendar. This year we invite everyone to create their own Advent wreath at home so we can light Advent candles together each Sunday morning in worship from home. Click here...
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Break Away Meditation Every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 PM
Breakaway Meditation Wednesdays from 12:15-12:45 PM Click here to join Breakaway Meditation by Zoom on Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 PM. This group is open to all. It begins with a time of welcome and introductions, followed by a short reading, a brief guided grounding time, and then a chime or bell will signal the start of...
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Welcome to First Church!
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Faith Formation Opportunities
Current Online Faith Formation Zoom Schedule During this time of uncertainty and disruption, we lean upon our faith and our faith community for support, care, and insights to help us lead our lives. First Church is excited to offer the following Faith Formation offerings for our adults, youth, and children. In addition to these current offerings,...
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Online Giving Options
Online Giving Options for Donating to First Church You may always mail a check to the office. These are new times, however, when it is more important than ever for us to be the church. Moments like these, when we need the church most, are also when the church most needs your support. The amazing...