Areas of Service

Diaconate Teams: As spiritual lay leaders, the Diaconate Teams supervise the spiritual programs, worship support, pastoral care and hospitality needs of the church and community. Contact Sheila Whittier at 642-8744 (Hospitality); Larry George at 382-2016 (Spiritual Guidance); Karen Jillson at 642-5604 (Worship Support); Jackie Moore at 642-9264 (Pastoral Care).

Trustees: The trustees prepare and manage an annual budget and maintain the church’s  buildings and grounds. Contact Rand Hall at 642-9260.

Board of Christian Education:  The Board of Christian Education, working with the Associate Pastor, oversees the child, youth, and adult educational programs. Contact Patricia Guevin 642-5284.

Board of Missions: First Congregational Church is blessed with a missionary heart.  Our goal is to build relationships with people and organizations, to work together in shared effort, and to proclaim Christ’s love to God’s people locally, nationally and internationally. Contact Sue Phillips 642-4859.

Board of Music: The Board of Music plans and supervises the music programs of the church. Choir rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7pm. New choir members are always welcome. Contact Heather Smith at 772-2734.

Praise Team: The Praise and Worship Team leads the Contemporary Worship Service and is always looking for enthusiastic Christian musicians and vocalists. Tuesday evening rehearsals. Contact Greg Bartlett at 642-7163.

Stephen Ministry: Stephen Leaders & Stephen Ministers are a group of specially trained individuals who help people in time of crisis or long-term need.  They are “Christ caring for people through people.”  Contact Pat Chamer at 362-8489.
 

 Small Group Fellowships
 

Small groups are an important part of the church community and you are invited to join these groups at any time.  Contact information is included, or call the church office at 642-7256.

Bible Studies: Contact Lorraine McNulty (347-1248) about the Sunday evening study, Nancy LeCain (895-9373) about the Monday morning study or the Church office (642-7256) about other upcoming studies.

Prayer Team:   Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Prayer is powerful!  We gather each week to pray for the special needs of individuals as well as the world around us.  Do you have a need you would like lifted in prayer?  We care...please call our church office and tell us how we can pray for you today. Contact Sue Phillips at 642-4859. 

Youth Ministry:  Kingston First Congregational Church Youth Ministries (KFC2YM) seeks to provide an opportunity for students to PARTICIPATE alongside each other in PRAISE of our living God and the PRACTICE of His ways.  We desire to PRODUCE a generation of young souls who PROCLAIM the love of God through every area of their lives. Meets Sunday.  Middle School Group 5-6:30pm, High School Group 6:30-8:00pm. Contact Pastor Aaron Goodro at 642-5583.

My Brother’s Keepers Quilt Group:   Quilts become hand-made sleeping bags that are donated to the local homeless.  Volunteers are always welcome and no particular skills are necessary, just a loving heart. First & third Wednesdays, 9am-12noon. Contact Linda Heminway at 382-2329.

Newborns in Need:   This group sews, knits, and crochets clothing and blankets for babies in crisis, as well as bereavement items for babies that do not survive. Donations of new and gently used clothing from preemie to size 3 months are always needed and appreciated. Fourth Wednesdays 9am-12noon. Contact the Church Office at 642-7256.

ANNUAL EVENTS

Strawberry Festival is held the third Saturday in June when the berries are at the height of perfection!  The highlight of this festival are the luscious strawberry desserts made by our talented Deaconess group.  We also have numerous luncheon selections, outdoor activities including a craft fair, children's games and more.

Ham & Bean Supper Season starts the Saturday after the Strawberry Festival and runs every Saturday night through Labor Day weekend.  Our traditional "all you can eat" ham & bean supper features delicious ham, homemade pea and kidney beans, hotdogs, coleslaw, potato salad, brown bread and homemade pies for dessert!  Join us between 5pm and 6:30pm on a Saturday evening in the summer for a true taste of New England.

Christmas/Snowflake Fair is held on the first Saturday in December at the First Congregational Church.  Wonderful Christmas gifts are available including handmade knitted items, jams, jellies and baked goods.  There is something for everyone, including a popular fish chowder luncheon and a Second Time Around table for those bargain hunters.