Ministries of the Church

Christian Education Ministry

“A Work of Joy”

Members of the Ministry of Christian Education will be teaching the Kids’ Church during the service. Parents deservedly desire to be in the worship service, and not have to leave in order to teach, or do all the preparing during the week. They look forward to the teaching, playing and creative part of Kids' Church with the children.

We believe it’s very important for children to be involved in the worship life of the corporate body. They need to see adults taking the time and effort to love God in community, and be encouraged to join in, to be a part of the whole. Children and youth add a lively, fresh dimension to the experience of worship that cannot be left out. Their energetic, contagious joy is a much needed part of the body of Christ!

Ministry of Community Life

The Ministry of Community Life will provide hospitality and fellowship for the congregation and will promote the health and well-being of the community.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry was created as a sub-group of the Worship and Covenant Ministry in October 2004. An article in the Congregator, our church newsletter, announced the time and place. Dianne Moore Eakin led the group. She opened with prayer and devotions. The group shared their latest creations and closed the evening with a blessing of the shawls. This became a new avenue to serve members and friends of our church who are ill, grieving, in transition or others who are celebrating the birth of a child or marriage.

Since the beginning, the group has knitted or crocheted over 550 shawls. We also knit chemo caps for the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, scarves for the UCC Synod meeting, and baby blankets for the Ronald McDonald House in Portland. We have sent others to fallen soldiers and missions in Honduras, India and Africa.

A lovely basket was donated where we keep the blessed shawls awaiting their new recipient. We welcome donations, either of yarn or money, to further the work of this ministry.

The group includes beginners to exceptional knitters. If you are looking for a way to serve others and use your creative skills while enjoying fellowship then you may want to consider joining this ministry.

Called to Care

  • Called to Care was established in 1991. It reaches out in times of need to our faith community by:

    • Keeping one another in prayer

    • Using our God given talents

    • Engaging others in this important ministry

    • Offer of Help:

      • Simple meals

      • Transportation

      • Cards and letters

      • Friendly visits

      • Bereavement Support

Ministry of Worship & Covenant

The Ministry of Worship and Covenant supports the spiritual life of our community through worship practices.

We strive to create worship experiences that are faith-centered and spiritually renewing.

The Ministry of Worship and Covenant contributes to the FCC community by arranging for:

  • Worship Services

    • Ushers

    • Lay Readers

    • Flowers

    • Communion

    • Music

    • Seasonal Chancel Adornment

Ministry of Music

Beautiful music fills our sanctuary and is given to the Glory of God every Sunday morning. The acoustics are incredible in our renovated sanctuary. We have a gorgeous Casavant Freres pipe organ that was installed in our chancel in July 2004 and a wonderful grand piano. We are also blessed with singers and instrumentalists of all ages who provide worship music of varied styles, especially during the summer season when our choirs take a break.

Chancel Choir

Come and sing with us! Whether it is every week, once-in-awhile, for the Christmas or Easter seasons or for the random Pop-up Choir that requires only one Wednesday rehearsal. Beginning in the end of September through May, rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 to 9:30 AM before worship. We know that you all lead busy lives and want to offer an open invitation to singers of all ages and abilities to come when you can. No audition required!

Bell Choir

Bell Choir meets Wednesdays from 6:00 to 6:55 PM seasonally. We have a great time ringing and are always open to teaching new beginners.

Anyone interested in participating in music in any way, please contact our Minister of Music Jan Stover at 603-978-3910 or janiceleastover@gmail.com She will be delighted to hear from you!