Welcome to worship by the sea, where all are invited, in the words of our purpose statement, to “Awaken to the light and love of God; be a joyful beacon to our world.
Readers and Greeters are always needed, (learn more) to volunteer speak to the Deacons, or you can also sign up online.
Church Services:
Worship Sunday, May 22, 2022
Sunday morning worship, 10 AM, is held in person at 10 Central St and also streamed on Facebook Live at FirstParishChurchManchesterMa
Our worship celebration is music filled with an inspiring message from our Minister to refresh you for the week ahead.
You can send your Joys and Concerns to Mark by email, at mark.fpchurch@gmail.com or text to 908-477-5426
Jeanne Westcott
Dr. Herman Weiss, Director of Music
Rebecca Shrimpton, Paul Knox, First Parish Choir
Fairest Lord Jesus Hermann Schroeder
Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel? Spiritual, arr. H. T. Burleig
Bless the Lord, O My Soul Mikail M. Ippolitov-Ivanov
Awake, My Soul, and Sing Allen Pote, text:based on Psalms 71 & 108
May the Road Rise Up to Meet You Robert Lau
Hymns- Praise to the Living God, Community of Christ
Mary Ellen Cook, Joshua 6:1-20
Sunday Worship May 15, 2022
Sunday morning worship, 10 AM, is held in person at 10 Central St and also streamed on Facebook Live at FirstParishChurchManchesterMa/Live
Our worship celebration is music filled with an inspiring message from our Minister to refresh you for the week ahead.
You can send your Joys and Concerns to Mark by email, at mark.fpchurch@gmail.com or text to 908-477-5426
Sunday, May 15 Bulletin
Rev. Dr. David VanArsdale, Guest Preacher, “Finding a Purpose in Life”
Dr. Herman Weiss, Director of Music, Rebecca Shrimpton, Paul Knox, First Parish Choir
All Glory Be to God on High Johann Pachelbel
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying Ken Medema
The Light That is Felt Charles Ives
Thou Art Worthy Pauline M. Mills
May the Road Rise Up to Meet You Robert Lau
Hymns- God Is Here! As We Your People Meet, Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
John Feuerbach, Psalm 148, John 13:31-35
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Spiritual Studies May
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