First Congregational Church UCC Harwich

“We Are 275” Art Show – Sundays Jan. 9-30

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You are invited to kick-off First Church’s 275th anniversary year! All are invited to experience our display of First Church artwork collected from the church campus and individual donors. Sundays starting January 9th through January 30th following worship (approx. 11:45 a.m.) in the Parish House. Masks are required.

Advent Christmas Concert on YouTube

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First Church’s Advent Christmas Concert last Saturday has been deemed by all as a rousing success! We are so grateful for Marcia Hempel, the Choirs – First Church Choir: Emily Kosoff, Adelle Babin, Nancy Segall, Karen Stroever, Lynn Carver, Bruce Stroever, Dawn Brooks, Tom Jahnke, Jeep Mashoke, Dick Siegel; with special guests from the Harwich […]

What is the “Blue Monday” series?

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Watch Pastor Sue’s series opener posted on First Church’s YouTube channel this week. Click this link to watch the video, it’s only 4 minutes long and we hope it helps you transform your blue Mondays into hope-filled Mondays! Our first interview was with long-time First Church member- Dana Clark. He will lift your spirits for […]

The Christmas Fund Offering

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The Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund is a United Church of Christ Special Mission Offering that congregations have been supporting for over 100 years. Funds provide direct financial support to active and retired clergy, lay employees and their surviving spouses. This offering is received on Sunday, December 19th. […]

Christmas Carolers Needed

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We have been invited to sing Christmas Carols at Rosewood Manor (671 Main Street, Harwich) outside on the deck as part of the residents Christmas party on Thursday, December 16th from 3:30-4:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to bring some Christmas cheer and Marcia is getting some song books together. Please email Pastor Sue at HopeAndTools@gmail.com […]

Shirley Montgomery Memorial Knitting Tree

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This knitting tree is a favorite for First Church members. Bring any hand knitted or new ready-made mittens, gloves, scarves, hats, and socks to the Christmas Tree in the Sanctuary by December 19th. Hang your items on the tree or set them around the tree. These gifts will be given to the Cape Cod Council […]

Hands of Hope Center Toy Collection

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The Hands of Hope Center is collecting toys and gifts this year. Bring new “unwrapped” toys and gifts to the church sanctuary and place them around our Christmas tree. The presents will be delivered to the Hands of Hope Center to provide a supply of gifts and toys for parents to choose a gift for […]

Corner Thrift Shop News & After Thanksgiving 50% off Sale!

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The Thrift Shop is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please drop off donations only during open hours. The 50% off sale on all men’s and women’s pants will continue through December 18th. Our 5th Annual After Thanksgiving sale is Friday, November 26th and Saturday, November 27th. All items in the […]

Hand of Hope Food Pantry Needs

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Hands of Hope thanks everyone for all the great donations for the holidays. The following items are what is needed currently:-Soup-Cereal-Kids School Snacks-Baked Beans=SPAM, Manwich, Stew-Tomato Sauce-Hamburger Helper-Cookies or Crackers-Brownie Mix-Ketchup First Church Missions Committee has a container in the back of the church to collect your offerings and will take them to the Food […]