Continuing our Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit series, in August Da Land Brass Band will be performing on Tuesday, August 6 at 6pm. Featuring a modern take on New Orleans street bands with a high energy funk sound, Da Land Brass Band is bridging the gap between musical tradition and a vision for the future. Boasting…
Get ready to “Stand Up, Lift Up” with AkronFCC at this year’s Akron Pride Day on Saturday, August 24! We’re thrilled to once again be part of the annual Pride Festival and March. EVENT DETAILS: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We need enthusiastic volunteers to help us throughout the day: VOLUNTEER TRAINING & SIGN MAKING We are so grateful for…
Join us for a fun group outing to the Akron RubberDucks baseball game on Wed August 7 – PRIDE NIGHT! The RubberDucks will be taking on the Reading Fightin Phils. The first pitch is at 6:35pm, and gates open at 5:35pm. Tickets are $10 and we will be seated as a group. RSVP to events@akronfcc.org…
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.
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,…
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!
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.
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…
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…
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…