Children and adults alike are invited to First Church for a delicious pancake breakfast and a morning of fun activities, including meeting Santa Claus. Breakfast is served from 9-11am. There is no charge for this event, however donations are accepted.

The labyrinth replicates our spiritual journey. Each time you walk the path, a metaphor for life, you remember you are a pilgrim on a journey and can use the path of the labyrinth to prayerfully meditate. Join us in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, December 6, from 6:30-8pm. This walk is in memory of Nancy…

Join other members of the First Church community as we all read the Advent devotional, Creator of the Stars of Night, a daily devotional from Luther Seminary. Pick up your copy from the foyer or office today or download the PDF version.

On Saturday, November 11, at 11am we will host guest speaker and local historian, Dave Lieberth, who will share a talk “Inventive. Industrious. Inspired. 200 years of Akron History.” The city of Akron will celebrate its bicentennial in 2025, just eight years before First Church. Dave Lieberth, who is a former Deputy Mayor of Akron,…

The holidays are almost here. Every year First Church supports 200 families and Open-M’s Christmas food baskets. This year we will be collecting 200 cans of pork & beans. Please bring your donations to the church office any day before Sunday, November 26. Any size can or brand is welcome.

On All Saints Sunday (November 5, 2023) First Church will hold one special combined worship service at 10am to celebrate the 190th Anniversary (this being the Sunday closest to the date of First Church’s date of incorporation on November 3, 1833), and also a fitting Sunday to remember the saints of the church both past,…