Life Groups
Life Groups are an essential part of our church, as they provide a place where deeper fellowship and better support for one another can take place. At First Church, one of our Focus Values is community.
Life Groups are one way that we can focus and grow together as a community.
A First Church Life Group is a small community of roughly twelve people who meet regularly for an informal time of fellowship and learning. They encourage one another in spiritual growth through study, discussion, and sharing together God's Word.
If you are interested in becoming a part of a Life Group, OR interested in starting one,
please contact Pastor Todd at Toddw@firstchurch.org, or 860 529 1575 ext.115.
Summer Prayer Course
Wednesday Evenings beginning June 11th, from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM in the Wells Fellowship Area
Pastor Todd will be facilitating an eight-week course on prayer using the teaching content of Pete Greig, founder of 24/7 prayer. Click here to register.
Grief Share
Mondays, beginning February 3, from 1:00-2:30 PM in the Morgan House.
A newly revised curriculum has just been released of their 13-week course of Hope and Healing After the Death of a Loved One. Grief Share helps you to walk throug the process and heal from the pain. Caring Ministries will begin a new cohort on Mondays, beginning February 3. Each week, a 30-minute DVD presents helpful guidance, small groups discuss grief-related issues, and participants gain personal recovery tips and receive comfort and support. Seats are limited.
The cost is $15 for the workbook. Pre-registration is required. Call Diane Galloway at 860-529-1575 or email care@firstchurch.org. Please provide your full name and phone number.
Dementia Caregivers Support Group
First Monday of the Month, 10:30-11:30 AM in the Prayer Room
This caregiver support group is designed for family members of individuals suffering from dementia. The focus is on caregiving challenges, issues, needs (with possible solutions), ways of coping and information about community resources.
For more information or to register, please contact Diane Galloway at 860-529-1575, ext. 117 or care@firstchurch.org.
Men's Tuesday Morning In-Person (And Zoom) Bible Study
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 AM in the Marsh Building (M107)
For those who are joining virtually, click here for the ZOOM LINK.
Meeting ID: 883 6475 1175, Passcode: 358327
To inquire about joining, materials, and other details, please contact Jon Vining at jonrvining@gmail.com.
Forever Young Seniors' Study
Starting up again in September, second Tuesday of each Month, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Morgan House Drawing Room
We hope you will join us on Tuesday mornings for Bible Study!
If you have any questions or wish to join us, please contact: Todd Willard at Toddw@firstchurch.org.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
First Tuesday of the Month-6:30-7:30 PM in the Morgan House Cafe.
New and former members are welcome to join us!
For further information, please contact Elaine St. Onge at 860-529-7821.
When Women Pray
Monday Mornings-8:00 AM in the Prayer Room
The one prayer Christ calls us all to pray requires us to let go of our momentary agendas and take up His eternal one. It requires us to surrender our disoriented sense of need to his perfect sense of what is best. We wait with expectant hearts to see When Women Pray.
All are welcome to join in this prayer time. For more information, contact Diane at care@firstchurch.org. or 860-529-1575, ext. 117.
AND LET US CONSIDER HOW WE MAY SPUR ONE ANOTHER ON TOWARD LOVE AND GOOD DEEDS. LET US NOT GIVE UP MEETING TOGETHER, AS SOME ARE IN THE HABIT OF DOING, BUT LET US ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER - AND ALL THE MORE AS YOU SEE THE DAY APPROACHING.
Hebrews 10:24-25