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Love Language

Please join us on for our Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, May 21st.

Based on scripture from John 14: 15 - 21

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 11:15 AM.

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

There will be NO Sunday School today, we are having our Annual Congregational Luncheon and Business Meeting at 11:15 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Posted May 16, 2017
SonHarvest Vacation Bible School - June 25 - June 29


It's fair time again and the farm is buzzing with excitement! Through the examples of Jesus and his parable, children will grow a crop of love, sprout joy, plant peace, produce some patience, and pick a bushel of kindness, too! They'll learn that the best way to grow is to know Jesus as their Savior and to live as he wants them to live. 

Join us at our SonHarvest Country Fair Bible School which runs this year from Sunday, June 25th through Thursday, June 29th.

Join us for our Kick Off "County Fair" on Sunday, June 25th on the church lawn from 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM. We hope that you will join us!

No Registration Fee.

Posted May 12, 2017
Tools of the Trade

Please join us on for our Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, May 14th.

Based on scripture from 1 Peter 2: 2 - 10

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM.

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Posted May 9, 2017
Arrangements for Joann West
Joann West passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017.

The arrangements are as follows:

Friday, June 2, 2017

Visitation will be at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel (1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD) from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

The Funeral Service will take place at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel (1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD) at 2:00 PM.

Interment will take place at Rest Haven Cemetery (1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD) after the service.

If you have any questions, please contact the Church Office at 301.733.0144.

Posted May 5, 2017
Spring Concert - Toot Uncommon Flutes

Spring Concert with

TOOT UNCOMMON FLUTES

A Flute Orchestra

Saturday, May 20th at 4:00 PM in the Sanctuary.

This is a free concert featuring both common and not so common flutes.  Selections will include “Sleeping Beauty,” “Variations on An Ancient Pavane,” “Ashokan Farewell,” “Grand Valse Brilliant,” “His Eye Is On the Sparrow,” “There is No Rose,” and “Flower Duet from Lakme.”

Posted May 2, 2017
Arrangements for Harold DeLauter
Harold DeLauter passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017.

The arrangements are as follows:

Friday, May 5, 2017

Visitation will be at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel (1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD) from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Saturday, May 6, 2017

The Funeral Service will take place at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel (1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD) at 2:00 PM.

Interment will take place at Rest Haven Cemetery (1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD) after the service.

If you have any questions, please contact the Church Office at 301.733.0144.

Posted May 2, 2017
"Fear Not, For We Have a Shepherd"

Please join us on for our Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, May 7th.

Based on scripture from Psalm 23

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM.

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Posted May 2, 2017
"Citizenship 101"

Please join us on for our Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, April 30th.

Based on scripture from 1 Peter 1: 17 - 25

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM.

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Posted April 25, 2017
Arrangements for Vivian R. Hicks
Vivian R. Hicks passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017.

The arrangements are as follows:

Friday, April 28, 2017

Visitation will be at Douglas Fiery Funeral Home (1331 Eastern Boulevard, Hagerstown, MD) from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

The Funeral Service will take place at Douglas Fiery Funeral Home (1331 Eastern Boulevard, Hagerstown, MD) at 11:00 AM.

Interment will take place at Rest Haven Cemetery (1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD) after the service.

After the Interment, there will be a light reception at First Christian Church (1345 Potomac Avenue, Hagerstown, MD).

If you have any questions, please contact the Church Office at 301.733.0144.

Posted April 25, 2017
"The Other Side of Easter"

Please join us on for our Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, April 23rd.

Based on scripture from 1 Peter 1: 3 - 9

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM.

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Posted April 19, 2017
"Freed from Fear to Practice Resurrection"

Please join us on Easter for our Worship Service with Communion and Baptisms at 8:30 AM or our Worship Service with Communion at 11:00 AM on Easter Sunday, April 16th.

Based on scripture from Matthew 28: 1 - 10

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 3 years old from 8:00 AM until 12:30 PM.

We will have our Children's Worship and Wonder Program at both services for children 4 years old through 4th Grade.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Posted April 10, 2017
Walk the Labyrinth

The Labyrinth Schedule

Wednesday, April 12th - 8:00 AM � 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM � 7:00 PM

Thursday, April 13th - 8:00 AM � 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM � 7:00 PM

Friday, April 14th - 8:00 AM � 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM � 7:00 PM

Contact Dianna in the Church Office for more information, 301.733.0144.

Posted April 3, 2017
Good Friday Cross Walk - City Park

Friday, April 14th at 1:00 PM in City Park

The Good Friday Cross-Walk will meet in City Park at the new Gazebo along the lake close to the Museum. People can park in the lot adjacent to the Museum.

There will be seven stations with a scripture reading, meditation, prayer and song at each stop. Handicapped accessible route.

Walk/Stations will take approximately 90 minutes.

Posted April 3, 2017
Maundy Thursday Cantata

Join us for our Maundy Thursday Cantata "Hymn of Mercy" on Thursday, April 13th at 7:00 PM

Posted April 3, 2017
Which Parade Will It Be?

Please join us on for our Traditional Worship Service at 9:30 AM or our Simple Worship Service 11:30 AM on Palm Sunday, April 9th.

Based on scripture from Matthew 21: 1 -11

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:00 AM until 12:15 PM.

Our Young Disciples Program is for children in Kindergarten to 4th Grade, during the 9:30 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:15 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Posted April 3, 2017
New Worship/Sunday School Schedule

Beginning on Sunday, April 23rd our NEW Worship Schedule will be:

Worship Service at 10:00 AM

Fellowship Time - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Sunday School for all ages - 11:30 - 12:15 PM

Posted April 3, 2017
"Waiting For New Life"

Please join us on for our Traditional Worship Service at 9:30 AM or our Simple Worship Service 11:30 AM on Sunday, April 2nd.

Based on scripture from John 11: 1 - 45

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:00 AM until 12:15 PM.

Our Young Disciples Program is for children in Kindergarten to 4th Grade, during the 9:30 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:15 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Posted March 28, 2017
Second Sunday Soup and Salad

Sunday, April 9th at 12:30 PM

Unlimited Soup and Build your own Salad


$7.00 - 13 and up / $3.50 ages 6 - 12 / Under 6 free


Desserts for purchase.


All proceeds benefit FCC Adult Music Ensembles trip to Bruton Parish in 2017

Posted March 20, 2017
Me? A Priest?

Please join us on for our Traditional Worship Service at 9:30 AM or our Simple Worship Service 11:30 AM on Sunday, March 26th.

Based on scripture from 1 Samuel 16: 1 - 13

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:00 AM until 12:15 PM.

Our Young Disciples Program is for children in Kindergarten to 4th Grade, during the 9:30 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:15 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Posted March 20, 2017
Board Meeting Rescheduled

The Board Meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, March 14th was postponed due to weather.

The Board Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 21st at 7:00 PM in Fellowship Hall.

We hope to see you there.

Posted March 16, 2017

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