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Ordination to Ministry Service

On Sunday, August 4 at 3pm, AkronFCC will be hosting the Ordination to Ministry Service for our Associate Minister Robert, (Bobby) Burtt as he is ordained in the United Church of Christ. A reception will be held following the service in the church garden. All are welcome to attend and celebrate, please rsvp to church@akronfcc.org.

AkronFCC Tag Sale

Mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting day of treasure hunting and fun at the AkronFCC Tag Sale on Saturday, July 27th, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm! Want to Sell Your Stuff? Rent a Space: Bring your own table and items to sell and rent a space for just $20.Rent a Space…

Church Picnic

After our one combined 10am worship service on Sunday, July 21, everyone is invited to join us in the garden for a church picnic! The church will provide the main dish, and in early July, we will circulate a sign-up sheet for side dishes and desserts. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy fellowship, food,…

Bluegrass Sunday

For the fifth Sunday in June, we will unite for a special, single, combined service at 10am. Experience a live bluegrass band as we come together in joyous praise. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the power of worship in a vibrant and invigorating atmosphere!

Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit

Join us for an exciting evening of jazz music as the Theron Brown Trio, featuring Johnny Cochran, performs in the second concert of the Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit series. This event takes place in the First Church chapel at 6:30pm, and is free and open to the public. 

Safe Space Ally Training

Many students, staff, leaders, and community members want to be considered allies for the LGBTQ+ community, and participating in Safe Space Ally Training is a great way to start. The Safe Space Ally Training, to be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 9am-11am, will be presented by Ken Ditlevson, M.Ed., who is the Director…

Garden Party & Tea

All members of First Church are welcome to come to our annual Tea event on Saturday, June 8, 2024! A light lunch and desserts will be served, along with some games and a whole lot of fun! Tickets are $5 per person, and to reserve a table of 8 please contact Patrice at events@akronfcc.org. This…

Walk Spirit Talk Spirit

Many people have asked about bringing back a concert series to First Church, and we’ve officially got our first concert on the books! The Sammy Deleon Quartet, featuring Jackie Warren, Kip Reed, and Chris Burge, will be playing classic Latin jazz repertoire. Also performing will be children from Open Tone Music. They are a non-profit…

Celebrating Sojourner

In honor of the approaching Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza celebration and unveiling, on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 4:30pm, First Church will host a multimedia performance Celebrating Sojourner, that promises to inspire and uplift. This event is free and open to the public and all ages are encouraged to attend. Celebrating Sojourner is a stirring…