If you struggle with on-going health challenges, First Church invites you to join us for a new, spiritually-grounded support, Joy in the Morning. Based on the book, With the Dawn Rejoicing, a Christian Perspective on Pain and Suffering, the group will focus on sharing and encouraging one another to live with greater hope and peace…
Join us for Camp Sunday on March 15! Learn more about the many opportunities for church camp this summer, and how to register. First Church firmly believes in the benefits of a church camp experience. Set in beautiful woods and natural surroundings, camp provides a distraction from video games, television and the general rushed pace…
Many people choose to give up something for the 40 days of Lent. Perhaps a favorite snack food, like chocolate or potato chips. It is a reminder of and very small sacrifice to honor the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus made for each of us. Beginning March 1, the pastors of First Church will present “Giving…
Join us for the Drawing Closer Café, located at Mechanicsburg Crafter’s Retreat, 304 W. Main Street, Mechanicsburg. We will enjoy a time of crafting and creating using God’s Word as our backdrop. Each night will include a time of fellowship, coffee, crafting and learning. The classes will be held on the first and third Wednesday’s…
Are you interested in becoming a member of First Church? Please consider attending our New Member Class. The next one begins on Sunday, March 1 and runs through April 26 (no classes on March 8 or April 12). Classes are held during the Sunday School hour from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, call…
The Little Friends Preschool of First Church will hold its Annual Vendor and Craft Fair on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. The public is invited to attend for a day of shopping and fun. Representatives from more than 25 featured vendors will be on-site with a variety…
The Mechanicsburg Cluster of Churches will host a community Ash Wednesday worship service on February 26 at 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church 135 W. Simpson Street, will be hosting the service. New this year, you will be invited to participate in interactive stations to help prepare you for the beginning of Lent. All are…
First Church is pleased to support Isaiah 61 Ministries, a local organization that serves the needs of the homeless in Dauphin County. They provide a variety of services including a soup kitchen, clothing bank and Life groups. Specifically, First Church members help serve meals to the homeless in downtown Harrisburg on the third Wednesday of…