Small groups are a great way to strengthen community and support one another in our journey of faith. Strengthening our community means forming new relationships and deepening the ones we already have. Spending time together in small groups, having the opportunity for deeper conversations, is one way to do that. Everyone is invited to participate…
On Friday, December 9 from 7pm to 8:30pm you can come to see Santa and all his helpers here at First Church as we host our second-annual Holly Jolly Drive-Thru. Stay in your car as you drop off letters directly to Santa, experience lights and decorations, play various games, listen to music, and enjoy hot…
The Feeding Hope Food Pantry is returning to a full-choice model and is expanding its hours. Full Choice Details: Clients will enter the food pantry with a shopping assistant who will help them shop (choose items based on their family size). Masks are required for all clients and volunteers. If you do not have one,…
If you would like to explore becoming a member and learn about First Church, please join us at noon on two Sundays, November 6 and November 13, for our two-part Inquirers’ Gatherings. On November 6, we’ll cover the basics of the Congregational faith tradition and First Church’s wider church affiliations. Participants will have an opportunity…
First Church has partnered with Open M since 1968. Open M feeds the hungry and treats the mind, body, and spirit through their work. This includes helping empower people so they can be productive workers at good jobs, providing dignity in their lives. During the past two-plus years, churches were unable to assist Open M…
Wednesday, October 26, 12pm to 2pm First Church will be hosting our inaugural Silver Lining Luncheon! Senior members will be invited to attend the luncheon, held in Fellowship Hall, which will include a hot lunch provided by our own Food Service Coordinator, Debbie Riley. Each social will feature a short program following the meal, and…
Saturday, October 22, 2pm Our neighbor, First United Methodist Church of Akron, has invited us to participate in their yearly Trunk-or-Treat event. Families from First Church are welcome to register for and attend the event. Register Here>> There will be trick-or-treating for the kids and a light dinner after. This annual event usually sees about…
Support this year’s winter coat drive running through October 2. We are accepting children’s winter coats, Child XS to Adult XL, gloves, hats, and blankets. Please feel free to stop by our display at the church office where you can sign up, or, sign up online at https://bit.ly/Winter-Coat-Drive. All donations can be dropped off at…
Save the date and join us for one combined Celebrate and Festival worship service at 10am on Sunday, August 21. After worship, we’ll carpool over to the Akron Zoo for an afternoon of fun! We’ve reserved the Savanna Pavilion which offers shade with tables and chairs. Accessible restrooms are situated in the nearby visitors’ center.…
On Monday, July 11, Akron City Council held its first meeting following the fatal shooting death of 25-year-old Akron resident, Jayland Walker, by the Akron Police Department on Monday, June 27. Our Senior Minister, Rev. Nanette Pitt, was scheduled to offer the prayer to open the virtual council meeting and shared the prayer below. The…