No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here! Join us for worship in Phillips Chapel on Sundays, either in person or online. Directions to Phillips Chapel Explore Past Worship Services If you're unable to attend in person we invite you to join us on Zoom, watch live […]
As part of our outreach to area musicians we host an open jam session on the first Sunday of every month from 1:30-3:30 PM. All Ages & Abilities! If you can sing or play a melody from the Real Book* then you're ready to participate in our jam session - Ability to play a solo […]
On the first Thursday on every month, First Church members volunteer to cook a meal.
Start your morning with Java & Jazz, a special live jazz fundraiser at William & Sons. Enjoy smooth, uplifting jazz—including the beloved classic “What a Wonderful World”—performed by the Jazz Sanctuary House Band, alongside Brazilian-inspired coffees, delicious pastries, and made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, all in a cozy, welcoming space. 100% of tips from the event will […]
No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here! Join us for worship in Phillips Chapel on Sundays, either in person or online. Directions to Phillips Chapel Explore Past Worship Services If you're unable to attend in person we invite you to join us on Zoom, watch live […]
Tucked at the corner of East Side Drive and West Sugarball Road in Concord stands a modest monument that many longtime residents have passed without notice. Yet this site marks a defining moment in the region’s history: the first recorded religious service in central New Hampshire, held on May 15, 1726. That early gathering laid […]
Jazz Sanctuary is a monthly jazz worship experience on the third Sunday of every month that combines live music with prayers, readings and conversation. No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here! The Jazz Sanctuary House Band, with stalwarts Joey Placenti, Eddie Raczka, Jock Irvine, and Tim […]
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The coming program year (Sept-May), the Racial Justice steering team is reading Black Portsmouth: Three Centuries of African-American Heritage by Mark Sammons and Valerie Cummingham, a comprehensive history of the Black community in Portsmouth from 1648 until the early 21st century. We’ll be reading and discussing this book, in addition to taking action to learn […]
Start your morning with Java & Jazz, a special live jazz fundraiser at William & Sons. Enjoy smooth, uplifting jazz—including the beloved classic “What a Wonderful World”—performed by the Jazz Sanctuary House Band, alongside Brazilian-inspired coffees, delicious pastries, and made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, all in a cozy, welcoming space. 100% of tips from the event will […]
No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here! Join us for worship in Phillips Chapel on Sundays, either in person or online. Directions to Phillips Chapel Explore Past Worship Services If you're unable to attend in person we invite you to join us on Zoom, watch live […]