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First Parish Church, CongregationalThe United Church of Christ
Welcome! We hope that you will find First Parish Church, Congregational, warm and welcoming. Our programs, events, and worship service information are on this website. First Parish Church is a faith community, led by the Holy Spirit and gathered to worship, learn and grow in Christ. We know that God is still speaking and we joyfully invite you to join us as we listen for God's message of peace, justice and reconciliation.
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May 27, 2012
Pentecost Sunday The Acts cares little for the trials and psychic makeup of individual personalities, because this is literature in service to the community. The community is at the center of Acts, with the God of the community being the chief actor in the drama. --William H. Willimon 10:00 a.m. Worship Service Scripture Acts 2.1-21 Sermon by Rev Michael S Bennett Belonging Children's Message by Pastor Mike The Pentecost Pinwheel Ministry in Music First Parish Choir: Morning Has Broken-Gaelic; arr Cat Stevens Halle, Halle, Halle--Caribbean Tune Senior Minister Candidate Weekend May 26 and 27 Based upon the unanimous agreement of our Search Committee to recommend the Rev Michael S. Bennett as the next Senior Minister of our church, the Board of Deacons voted unanimously to present Rev Bennett to our congregation. This weekend, First Parish Church invites all members and friends to these momentous and memorable events in the life of our church: Open House Saturday, May 26 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. We invite and encourage all members and friends of the church to attend an Open House to personally greet Rev. Michael Bennett, senior minister candidate, and his family and to enjoy refreshments together in Fellowship Hall. |
In our Worship Key Verse When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. Acts 2.1 Sermon Our worship this Sunday will be led by the Rev Michael S Bennett, candidate as the next Senior Minister of First Parish Church. Congregational Meeting Sunday, May 27, immediately following worship A special meeting of the congregation is called immediately following the worship service in the sanctuary. We will vote on offering a Call to Ministry at First Parish Church to Rev. Michael Bennett. Please join us for a celebratory Coffee Hour following the meeting. In our Sunday School There is NO Sunday School this week Enrichment (E Club) WILL meet this Sunday, following the Children's Message by Rev Bennett In Our Adult Education Adult Forums-- will NOT meet this Sunday |
First Parish Church ~ 218 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820 ~ Ph: 603-742-5664 ~ church@firstparishchurchdover.org
First Parish Church is a member of the United Church of Christ
