WELCOME TO FIRST CHURCH!
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
First Congregational Church of Hopkinton, New Hampshire invites you to join us in
Growing Deeper in FAITH, Looking Up in HOPE, Reaching Out in LOVE
We are an Open and Affirming and a Racial Justice Congregation extending a friendly welcome to all. Come join us!
Please DO NOT respond to any email saying it’s from the Pastor asking for gift cards. It is a phishing scam.
NEWS FROM FIRST CHURCH
WORSHIP SERVICES
Worship begins at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary and is live-streamed via Zoom. The service also is posted to the church’s Facebook page, usually within 24 hours. Windows are open and air purifiers are in use. Masks are optional.
A typical service includes prayers, hymns, choral and/or instrumental anthems, reading from scripture, and a sermon.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. All are welcome to participate.
Welcome new choir director
Welcome to our new choir director, Sarah Ames! Sarah grew up in New England, participating in various United Methodist congregations where her father served as pastor. She plays the piano, sings, and writes music!
Sarah has served as the director of music at People’s United Methodist Church in Newport, ME, and First Congregational Church of Rindge, NH
BIBLE STUDY WITH PASTOR JILL
The Wednesday Bible study gathers weekly at the Parish House at 1:00 p.m. for about 90 minutes. Starting on September 7, 2022, we are reading Genesis. It’s fine to participate whenever you can.
Please let Pastor Jill know in advance if you want to use Zoom so we are logged in for you.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86415231350?pwd=Z0s0UDZ2TFJRaEYzbjF3Q1NaWVdPQT09
Meeting ID: 864 1523 1350
Passcode: 204638
MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS
At the beginning of each month, First Church publishes a newsletter called First Church Connection. Click the links below to read the more current ones.
WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL
Our many members joyfully welcome you to First Church, Hopkinton NH.
Worship with us every Sunday at 10:00 am.
Church school programs and childcare are available during worship for children and youth (from infants through 8th-grade) during the school year.
Children and youth leave for Sunday School part-way through the service.
NEW TO FIRST CHURCH?
Welcome to the First Church! We are blessed by all who join us. Come and discover a place of freedom to be yourself.