Welcome to First Parish

Welcome to First Parish

First Parish Congregational Church was founded on November 5, 1644, and has been a witness to the glory of God in Wakefield for over 360 years. We are the "big stone church" located on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA.

Our Purpose

Our Purpose

We live for the glory of God by bringing people to faith in Jesus Christ and welcoming them into God's family.

Sharing the Message

Sharing the Message

At First Parish, we are CONNECTING with people in Wakefield and around the world so that we can share the wonderful message of forgiveness through Jesus Christ!

Growing Spiritually

Growing Spiritually

Our leaders are MENTORS committed to helping people who want to grow spiritually, personally, and mentally. We want to work with you to help you grow closer to Jesus Christ.

Praising God

Praising God

We have a growing DELIGHT in God and worship with both traditional and contemporary songs and praises. Join us for worship.

Reaching Out

Reaching Out

We are making a DIFFERENCE by reaching out to people in need both in our community and around the world through a variety of ministry and outreach programs.

Worship Services

Sunday:         09:00 a.m.
Sunday:         10:30 a.m.

Infant & toddler care provided
at 10:30 a.m. services

UpComing Events

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This Sunday

There are two opportunities for Sunday worship at First Parish Congregational Church, One Church Street.  Our early service is at 9:00 a.m. in Covell Chapel and our Sanctuary service is at 10:30 a.m.   Rev. Richard A. Weisenbach, Sr. Minister, will lead us in worship.  His text for this Sunday is “40 Days in the Word.”   The Sanctuary flowers will be given in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. Norman P. Hamlin.  We have large print Orders of Worship, a sound system for the hearing impaired and our building is handicapped accessible.

Our Calendar for this Sunday, January 29, 2012 includes 9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study in the church library, 9:00 a.m. Chapel Worship service, 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service (infant and toddler Care provided), 10:30 a.m. Confirmation Class, 10:45 a.m. Church school 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour in the church vestry, 12:00 n00n Jr. Choir Rehearsal, 12 noon Luncheon followed by our 368th Annual Meeting.

Our Annual Meeting and luncheon is set for this Sunday, January 29, 2012. The luncheon and meeting will be held following the Sanctuary worship service.  Reservations are requested.  Contact the church office for details.   The menu is chicken, broccoli and ziti with lemon meringue pie for dessert.    Please let us know if you will need childcare so that we can provide enough help during the meeting.

For those interested in learning more about First Parish Congregational Church and/or considering church membership a seminar is planned for Saturday, March 17, 2012.

 

Wonderful Wednesdays

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Join us Weds for a meal and spiritual growth. More

Bible Studies

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Check out our numerous Bible Studies. More

Youth Ministry

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Our Youth Ministry program is growing! More

Wakefield Weather

38°
°F | °C
Light rain
Humidity: 97%
Fri

47 | 31
8 | 0
Sat

43 | 27
6 | -2
Sun

41 | 25
5 | -3
Mon

36 | 22
2 | -5

Verse of the Day

Ephesians 6:12-13
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”

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