Welcome to First Church! We are a progressive congregation of the United Church of Christ, and we greet you with open hearts. To find out what’s going on, sign up to receive our weekly newsletter by email.
Watch our worship services here. We create a special shortened version for local television and Youtube each week. Or we hope to see you in person at our 10am services!
Coming up
Sunday, June 21: New Member Sunday, celebration of Pride Month and Juneteenth, and recognition of graduates
Tuesday, June 23: Ecclesiastical Council to consider Mark Allman for ordained ministry in the United Church of Christ. 7pm. RSVP to the church office. Read more.
Sunday, June 28: Drag Sunday. Traditional service, live music, and drag!
Wednesdays in July to mid-August: Summer writing group. Weekly meetings, 2-3:15pm, with prompts for creative writing. Meets in a private home. RSVP to the church office or Stacey.
Sunday, July 5: Come Pray for Our Country, an Independence Day service led by Dr. Allman, Rev. Keane-Blagg, and Rev. Dr. Pugh. This service will hold space for prayer, reflection, and faithful hope for our country, our communities, and the work of peace and justice before us. Music by Wangari and Paul.
First Church in Ipswich, MA 