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.
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
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.
Women's A Book & A Mug
Wednesdays-10:30 AM-11:45 AM in the Church Parlor
All women are invited to join a twelve-week study. We are reading and discussing Gary Inrig's book, The Parables~Understanding What Jesus Meant. Jesus' purpose in teaching the parables was to challenge and impress on his followers the need to change their mindset about how they related to God and others.
The cost is $10 for the book. To register and reserve your book, contact Diane at 860-529-1575, ext. 117. or care@firstchurch.org.
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.
Churchwide Prayer Course
Wednesday Evenings, beginning September 25-6:30-8:00 PM
All are invited to join this six-week study as we read and discuss Daniel Henderson's book, Transforming Prayer, How Everything Changes When You Seek God's Face. The location is still to be determined.
Author Daniel Henderson, calls us out of wish-list praying, seeking what we want God to do for us. Instead, by seeking His face, our ears are awakened and we experience how prayer moves us to a deeper level of spiritual intimacy and transformation.
To register and for more information, please email Diane Galloway at care@firstchurch.org.
Men's Zoom Bible Study
Wednesdays Evenings-6:30-8:00 PM
Led by Bruce David Smith.
For more information or to join us please contact Bruce David Smith at bdsmith946@gmail.com.
Men's Saturday Morning Prayer Breakfast
Saturdays- Both In-Person and through Zoom, 7:30-9:00 AM in the Fireside Room
All men are invited to gather either virtually or in person for prayer, discussion of Scripture, and fellowship. For more information, please contact Ron Vilet at 860-490-5614 or at ronvilet7@gmail.com. If joining virtually, click here for the ZOOM LINK
Zoom Meeting ID: 894 2418 8677, Passcode: 913552
Book Discussion Group
Wednesdays- January 22-February 26, 6:30-8:00 PM in the Parlor.
All are invited to join a book group discussion led by Al & Helga Phillips. The title of the book is Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better by Bryant Hansen. If you would like to attend, please sign up in the Wells Fellowship Area.
The Epistles of Paul-A Bible Study on Galatians & Colossians
Sunday Mornings-10:30 AM in the Morgan House Drawing Room.
All are invited to join us on Sunday mornings for a time of fellowship as we study God's word together. Please note that on the first Sunday of the month, we will meet at 8:30 AM.
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