Family Promise guests at First Church. A great opportunity to volunteer! Please call the church for more information.
Rev. Reed Loy will lead the ecumenical sunrise service on Putney Hill this year. We will gather at 6:00 am at 155 Putney Hill Rd to greet the risen Christ in the midst of God’s beautiful creation. Following the brief service, all are invited to First Church for a delicious breakfast. There is no better way to begin your Easter morning – please join us!
LENTEN SERMON SERIES – “Resurrection as a Shared Practice”
April 21st Easter Sunday Sermon: “Resurrection as a Shared Practice” (Mark 16:1-8)
On March 14, the Thursday Morning Book Group will begin discussing Aristotle’s Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life by Edith Hall. The cost of the book is $15. We will discuss the Introduction and Chapter 1 on March 14. The Thursday Morning Book Group meets every Thursday from 9:30-11 AM. All are welcome!
Long-time members will be recognized during the service.
Fellowship Walks
Kristin and Rick Desmarais are coordinating “Fellowship Walks” for First Church throughout the warmer months, and they have invited members of the other Hopkinton churches to join us.
The first walk is scheduled for Sunday, April 28th starting at 12:15 pm. We will meet at the Sweatt Preserve (parking on Old Stagecoach Road). Carpooling is encouraged! This walk takes approximately 40 minutes to complete.
On Saturday, June 1st leaving First Church at 8:00 am we will be hiking Mt. Roberts (located in Moultonborough, NH)
- 2,582 elevation
- 5 miles
- On the “52 with a view” peak list
If interested in either one of these walks/hikes, please provide your name and contact information to Kristin Desmarais at kbtucson@yahoo.com or call Kristin at 603-966-0704. Additional information will be provided regarding the Mt. Roberts hike for those interested in going.
Mary Dolch and Greg Bozeman on organ and Troy Lucia on piano present a free concert, lasting less than an hour. Come hear these extremely talented musicians.
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at St. Andrew’s Church from 1:30-6:30 PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Volunteers should contact Nancy Van Loan at vanloans@aol.com. Those interested in donating blood should go to www.redcross.org to sign up.
On March 14, the Thursday Morning Book Group will begin discussing Aristotle’s Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life by Edith Hall. The cost of the book is $15. We will discuss the Introduction and Chapter 1 on March 14. The Thursday Morning Book Group meets every Thursday from 9:30-11 AM. All are welcome!
On Sunday, May 5, First Church and St. Andrew’s will once again worship together at St. Andrew’s. We look forward to building upon our ecumenical friendship with our next-door neighbor through this shared worship experience. Rev. Gordon Crouch will preach the sermon, and Rev. Reed Loy will lead communion. With our combined choirs and congregations, this is sure to be a celebratory worship experience filled with holy inspiration and Christian love. Please join us!
On March 14, the Thursday Morning Book Group will begin discussing Aristotle’s Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life by Edith Hall. The cost of the book is $15. We will discuss the Introduction and Chapter 1 on March 14. The Thursday Morning Book Group meets every Thursday from 9:30-11 AM. All are welcome!
On March 14, the Thursday Morning Book Group will begin discussing Aristotle’s Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life by Edith Hall. The cost of the book is $15. We will discuss the Introduction and Chapter 1 on March 14. The Thursday Morning Book Group meets every Thursday from 9:30-11 AM. All are welcome!