All are Welcome at First Congregational
By D. VOLZ
June 24, 2022
On Sunday, May 22, 2022, First Congregational Church of Westfield presented its Marc Wesley Hardy Human Rights Award to Makayla Curtis, a highly deserving Berkeley Heights high school senior. The award, which is given annually to a young person who has been an outstanding advocate for social ...
First Congregational Church of Westfield presents the long-awaited return of Great Decisions, America’s largest discussion program on world affairs courtesy of the Foreign Policy Association. For four weeks, beginning on Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m, attendees will explore a variety of current topics ...
First Congregational Church of Westfield (FCC) is pleased to announce that after a two-year search, it has found its new settled senior minister — Rev. Dr. Jennifer Testa Hrynyk. The search process began in early 2020 just before the COVID-19 pandemic caused a public lock-down, and continued ...
The First Congregational Church of Westfield Board of Outreach Ministries is currently seeking nominations for the annual Marc Wesley Hardy Human Rights Award for 2022. Candidates for this scholarship must be young adults between the ages of 16-22, living in Westfield or the greater Union County ...
First Congregational Church of Westfield announces the return of its Annual Lasagna (formerly Spaghetti) Supper and Talent Show! And what a show it will be! This event is always a great time, with a fantastic line up of FCC members and friends sharing their respective talents. Past acts have ...
First Congregational Church of Westfield is a spiritual community with a rich history of encouraging freedom of thought and a strong commitment to supporting and serving those who are socially and economically disadvantaged. All are welcome to observe the Lenten Season and celebrate Easter at FCC’s ...
First Congregational Church invites all friends and family everywhere to celebrate Christmas at a number of live and livestreamed holiday worship services. This year the theme for Advent will be “The Symbols of Christmas.” We will take a focused look at the iconic objects commonly seen and heard ...
First Congregational Church of Westfield is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its October Surprise cabaret show on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. This beloved fall event features a gift basket auction and raffle and desserts galore! The show will be back on the ...
On Sunday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m., organist, composer, improvisor and Oberlin Conservatory student William Rehwinkel of Scotch Plains will perform an organ recital at First Congregational Church of Westfield, where he and his family are members. Rehwinkel plays organ literature with a focus on ...
The trustees of First Congregational Church of Westfield bestowed the church’s annual Alexander Award to distinguished high school graduates and active youth members Margot Motyczka and Ryan Bergh Thies. Named in memory of long-time members Edna and John Alexander, the award is given annually to ...
First Congregational Church presents an intimate evening with 38-year Grand Ole Opry veteran entertainer! Saturday, August 14, 2021 7 p.m. First Congregational Church of Westfield is thrilled to host the return of Country Music’s Tim Atwood for a summer fundraising event. Audiences will ...
On Sunday, May 23, 2021, First Congregational Church of Westfield presented its Marc Wesley Hardy Human Rights Award to two highly deserving high school seniors. Nala Scott from Westfield High School and Elizabeth Rehwinkel from Union County Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS, were named the 2021 ...
First Congregational Church of Westfield is pleased to host a free webinar on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 3 p.m. with special guest Patricia Dulinski, a local Westfield resident and family law practitioner. Attendees will be guided through the ins and outs of simple estate planning, including ...
The leaders and members of First Congregational Church of Westfield invite all to observe Holy Week with them during special virtual services for Maundy Thursday (April 1), Good Friday (April 2) and Easter Sunday (April 4). All services will be streamed on Facebook Live. Maundy (Holy) Thursday ...
The First Congregational Church of Westfield Board of Outreach Ministries is currently seeking nominations for the annual Marc Wesley Hardy Human Rights Award for 2021. Candidates must be young people between the ages of 16-22, living in Westfield or the greater Union County area, who have ...
First Congregational Church of Westfield invites all to participate in its Virtual Lenten activities starting this week. WEEKLY PRAYER AND MEDITATION Wednesdays, Feb. 24 • March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 5 p.m. Facebook Live During Lent, Rev. Joel Biggers and Rev. Joy Mounts will alternate ...
On Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, First Congregational Church of Westfield will sponsor its annual “Souper Sunday” event to its congregation and the public following the morning’s worship service. Due to the current health crisis, the event will take place virtually at approximately 11:15 a.m. as a Zoom ...
First Congregational Church of Westfield invites all friends and family everywhere to celebrate Christmas at a number of virtual holiday worship services — there is something for everyone! All services will be broadcast on Facebook Live and posted on the FCC Facebook page once concluded. “SILENT ...
As the holiday season is upon us, the leaders and members of First Congregational Church of Westfield announce the return of its annual gift-giving opportunities that not only bring a smile to the faces of families and friends, but also aid the community at large around the corner and around the ...
At First Congregational Church, whether you cross our threshold in person or virtually, you will enter a spiritual community with a long and rich history of encouraging freedom of thought and a strong commitment to supporting and serving those who are socially and economically ...
Stevanie Rhim, a senior at David Brearley High School in Kenilworth, NJ, has been named the recipient of the 2020 Marc Wesley Hardy Human Rights Award by First Congregational Church of Westfield. The award is given annually to a young person who has been an outstanding advocate for social justice, ...
First Congregational Church of Westfield welcomes all to view its Easter Worship Celebration on Facebook Live at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 12. The service will include scripture, prayer, music and an inspiring message from Rev. Joy Mounts. FCC's Director of Music Dr. Barbara Thomson's performance ...
The First Congregational Church of Westfield Board of Outreach Ministries is currently seeking nominations for the annual Marc Wesley Hardy Human Rights Award for 2020. Candidates must be young people between the ages of 16-22, living in Westfield or the greater Union County area, who have ...
The 14th annual Spaghetti Supper and Talent Show fundraiser hosted by youth of the First Congregational Church of Westfield will be held Saturday, March 7th, in the church’s auditorium at 125 Elmer Street. All proceeds will go to sponsoring this year’s mission trip involving the church’s youth.
Are you a local singer wanting to share your love of choral music with a group of like-minded vocalists? Would you like to take part in one of the most beautiful choral pieces ever written? On Sunday, March 22, during the 10 a.m. worship service, the acclaimed Festival Chorus at First ...
First Congregational Church of Westfield is a spiritual community with a long and rich history of encouraging freedom of thought and a strong commitment to supporting and serving those who are socially and economically disadvantaged. In all aspects of its life and mission, FCC welcomes and affirms ...
Mondays: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 • 7:30- 9 p.m. First Congregational Church of Westfield presents the return of Great Decisions, America’s largest discussion program on world affairs courtesy of the Foreign Policy Association. For four weeks, beginning on Monday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m., attendees ...