United Church of Christ News UCC Pastoral Letter condemns racist violence in Charlottesville, demands equality for all

posted on August 21

Dear Members, Friends, Clergy, and Leaders of and within the United Church of Christ, Last weekend, a group of white supremacists came to Charlottesville, Virginia, and incited violence to protest ...

The Edge- Summer Issue Part 2

posted on July 21

Messy Church

posted on June 29

Messy Church is:   Christ-centered Messy Church is a church that encourages a relationship with spiritual growth through a variety of fun activities. For all-ages Messy Church is for adults and ...

Open and Affirming Sunday- June 25 @ 9:30 am

posted on June 19

The Edge - Summer Issue

posted on May 24

Mother's Day At First Church

posted on May 10

We hope you'll join us for our Mother's Day service this Sunday, May 14th at 10 am. To celebrate this special day, our very own Spark Singers will be performing. Be sure to wear your most fabulous hat...

The Edge - May Issue

posted on April 26

The Edge- May Issue

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posted on March 06

News and views from First Church

The Edge - February Issue

posted on February 03

January, 2017 Edge Newsletter

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November, 2016 Edge Newsletter

posted on November 01

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posted on October 19

Over 1,000 people gather for 911 ceremony

posted on September 13

Over 1,000 people gathered at the church to 

Homecoming Sunday

posted on September 08

Sunday, August 7: Vacation Bible School Sunday

posted on August 03

our campers participate in leading worship.

The Convenience of Electronic Giving

posted on August 03

First Church in Windsor wants to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for members and friends and provides ...

The Seeking Disciples Confirmation Class

posted on August 03

If you are a young person entering 9 th grade or higher and have not been previously confirmed, you are invited to join the upcoming Seeking Disciples confirmation class. If you are curious about your...

From Pastor Nicole

posted on August 02

Dear Church family and friends, So much has happened in our world since our last Edge, and it has caused many of our community to question “Where is God in the midst of this?” In keeping with the ...

August 2016 Edge Newsletter

posted on August 01

First Woman Senior Pastor in First Church in Windsor

posted on August 01

“I’m excited about the opportunity to join a list of distinguished pastors, some of whom served First Church for forty years,” says Rev. Nicole Grant Yonkman, who recently moved to Windsor with her ...

Generosity

posted on August 01

In the midst of new dimensions, in the face of changing ways, Who will lead the pilgrim peoples, wandering in their separate ways? God of rainbow, fiery pillar, leading where the eagles soar, We your...

Children and Youth Faith Formation

posted on July 31

The CE Board and the Faith Formation Team would like to express heartfelt thanks to everyone who has volunteered to teach, assist in the classrooms and monitor for the upcoming Church School year. We ...

Vacation Bible School Peace Camp - Aug 1 to 5

posted on July 31

Parish Caring Ministries

posted on July 30

Please save the date: The Parish Caring Council will host a Second Hour on Parish Caring Sunday (October 16) with a showing of a DVD entitled "To Whom I May Concern". This DVD captures the stories of ...

Outreach Board

posted on July 27

The Outreach Board is reaching out this summer with site visits to organizations we support in the larger community. On July 13, Joyce Ward, Colleen Olson and I visited the summer school site ...

Windsor Great Photos

posted on July 27

You Are Welcome Here

posted on July 21

Several weeks ago, a few folks met with Pastor Nicole to talk about ways to increase the visibility of First Church in the community and beyond. We were concerned that the word was not getting out ...

Book Buddy News

posted on July 20

We wrapped up another successful year in June with our last Book Buddy visits to the kindergarteners at the Simpson-Waverly School in Hartford and to the four year olds at our own Early Learning ...

Coming Soon to Nelson Hall - Save the Date!

posted on July 20

A Windsor Home Companion. Saturday Sept 21 at 6:30. Fun and Fellowship!

Photography Discussion Group: Monday August 1

posted on July 20

You are invited to join others from First Church who like to make photographs. At our first meeting we enjoyed each sharing a photograph. Two of us brought fascinating larger samples from our ...

Women’s Club Programs for 2016-2017

posted on July 20

The Women’s Club starts a new season of wonderful programs. We meet on every second Tuesday of the month at noon in Nelson Hall. We bring our own sandwiches. Coffee, tea and finger desserts are ...

Celebrating young leaders

posted on July 14

(below is an exerpt from a news article written by Debby Kirk, CT UCC Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. For the complete article go to http://www.ctucc.org/news/20160629_tawg.html) “For ...

Back-to-School Backpacks

posted on July 13

We will be coordinating with Vacation Bible School for the Covenant to Care backpack collection. VBS campers will be collecting school supplies during the week of August 1-5 and on Sunday, August 7. ...

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

posted on July 10

Andover Newton student intern Rose Nilson shares her thoughts about the tragic events of the week and Psalm 23.

September, 2016 Edge Newsletter