Events List

Book Group is a time for church members as well as non-church friends to come together and engage with one another, build relationships, and share in a discussion of books that are of interest to people of various backgrounds. We have fun visiting, conversing about the book and sharing stories and would love to have you join us! Book Group meets on the last Monday of the month and hosting is shared among members.

Monday, April 24, 6:30 PM at Wendy Hiller Clark’s home, 18A Kennedy Road Magnolia. RSVP to Wendy for planning purposes at 978-500-9039. “Black Cake” by Charmaine Wilkerson will be discussed.

Monday, May 26, 6:30 PM at Mary Ellen Cook’s home, 23 Harold St. Manchester. RSVP to Mary Ellen Wendy for planning purposes at 978-500-0018. “Lesson in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus will be discussed.

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the FPC Chapel building, 1 Chapel Lane, 1-5 PM. Drop in when you can, we welcome anyone wishing to join us.

The Seaside Parish Knitters are looking for knitting needles and yarn that you might be considering “casting” aside. We continue to knit blankets, shawls, and scarves; and for our military troops: helmet liners, neck gators, and scarves.

We use both 100% wool and synthetic fibers for yarn, and straight and round knitting needles….all sizes. Contact Penny Lapham at 978-526-7128 or  laphenpen@live.com

Bulletin Apr 27 2025

First Parish Church Manchester by the Sea April 27, 2025

First Parish Church Manchester by the Sea – a lovely place to start your week, join us for a moving message, beautiful music and community in the center of town –

Sunday, April 27, 10 AM led by Rev. Katherine Schofield “Of Singing Hills and Clapping Trees” and Dr. Herman Weiss with the First Parish Choir

Bedeck Yourself, O Dear Soul – Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Easter Anthem – William Billings (1746-1800)

Toccata in D Minor – J. S. Bach (1685-1750)

Easter Song – Alan Pote (1945), Luke 24:10

Doxology – #780, NCH

Siyahamba (We Are Marching in the Light of God) – Zulu Song, arr. Doreen Rao

Hymns – Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain, The Day of Resurrection

Scripture Reading Isaiah 55: 6-13 Jody Morse

Musical Note: William Billings (October 7, 1746 – September 26, 1800 & born in Boston, MA) was an American composer and is regarded as the first American choral composer and leading member of the First New England School. Virtually all of his music was composed for 4-part chorus.

Our Deacons are Nancy Peterson and Jeff Bodmer-Turner.

Drop in for Coffee and Conversation every Monday (except holidays) 10 AM-12:30 PM at the First Parish Chapel Hall.

Hospitality provided by The Friends of The Manchester Council on Aging

 Come sit down and talk!

Chapel conference room

Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the FPC Chapel building, 1 Chapel Lane, 1-5 PM. Drop in when you can, we welcome anyone wishing to join us.

The Seaside Parish Knitters are looking for knitting needles and yarn that you might be considering “casting” aside. We continue to knit blankets, shawls, and scarves; and for our military troops: helmet liners, neck gators, and scarves.

We use both 100% wool and synthetic fibers for yarn, and straight and round knitting needles….all sizes. Contact Penny Lapham at 978-526-7128 or  laphenpen@live.com