October 18, 2026
We welcomed Susan Izard “home” to share her recent memoir: “Soul Conversations: A Pilgrimage of the Heart” You may borrow a copy from the library, or please visit and this link: Soul Conversations.
October 4, 2026
Personality type expert Paul Tieger with his co-author Michael Shelby came to the JPW Library and explained how to protect kids from anxiety and depression caused by digital addiction, featuring their book, ReConnect, available here.
September 13, 2026
They came for worship, & stayed for fun! The start of the church year has been rebranded to First Sunday and everyone joined us after worship for music by DJ Miles, face painting, food, balloon animals and more!
July 11, 2026
Twenty volunteers from First Church participated in a LEVO International volunteer event in Hartford that included: planting herbs and vegetables and preparing for the next season.
June 27, 2026
Many volunteers and visitors came to our booth! Thanks to everyone who attended!
June 21, 2026
Rev. Jackson was our guest preacher. The sermon is entitled “Liberty Further Extended: A Juneteenth Reflection on Galatians 5 and the Legacy of Lemuel Haynes”.
June 14, 2026
It’s Children’s Sunday! The centerpiece of the worship service was be a celebration of our amazing young people. The theme: “Bloom Where You’re Planted” – good counsel that Amanda Bethune can convey from firsthand experience.
June 6, 2026
Many winners, both young and old, enjoyed an evening of pizza and bingo.
June 4, 2026
We all enjoyed the lunch, the company and the service at Gather 55 at 55 Bartholomew Ave., Hartford.
May 3, 2026
Crowd was engaged with stories of the African American men who served during the Revolutionary War, and the lineage of service within their families that continued into the Civil War.
April 26, 2026
A big Thank You to the Outreach Team and other church members who helped pack Blessing Bags on Sunday after church. We successfully packed 200 blessing bags that will be delivered to Loaves & Fishes and The House of Bread for distribution to their clients.
April 20, 2026
Author and activist Bill McKibben was with us for an evening of conversation. McKibben chatted with HIU Professor of Ecotheology Lisa Dahill and shared insights from his latest book, “Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization”.
April 5, 2026
After Sunday worship the Easter Egg hunt looked different this year! It took place in the Meeting House due to the rain outside. Many eggs were discovered during church!
March 14, 2026
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to Jeffrey Carbone’s Eagle Scout Project for Boy Scout Troop 163! Your generous support ($389) helped him renovate the Festival of Trees storage closet. Jeffery, and his student volunteers, did an amazing job, and we’re so grateful! See before and after photos below.
February 22, 2026
January 18, 2026
Several types of Chili were enjoyed by all! Amanda’s Bethune, Harold Steever and Terry Schmitt won first, second, and third respectively in the blind vote!!
