The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus and his message as full of tender compassion and urgent warning. We will be using the Bible book of Matthew along with the book Matthew: The Gospel of Promised Blessings by Matthew L. Skinner. Together we will explore this enigmatic Gospel, learning more about the themes, topics, and tensions at the […]

We are excited to announce the launch of a new Parent & Caregiver Group starting January 2025! This group will meet every Monday starting January 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm both in-person and online to accommodate everyone. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents and caregivers, share experiences, and discuss a […]

Please consider taking your singing from the shower to the chancel.  Rehearsing music for the Hometown Holidays Concert will be part of the weekly rehearsals as well. All persons high-school age or older are welcome to join the choir.

Healing Wounds This small group is a six-week gathering of people who would like to explore together how we are wounded and ways we can heal. Through the use of story and shared experiences, we will discuss physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual wounds as well as the healing process. Kitchen Table Wisdom, a book by […]

Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman Dates: Thursdays, January 9 – January 23 Time: 7:00 PM Description: First published in 1949, Jesus and the Disinherited is a compassionate and insightful reflection on the life and message of Jesus. Howard Thurman, spiritual mentor to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., explores how self-love and the […]

C’mon and Ring With Us! The Rezound Handbell Choir at Chelsea First is open to all people high school age and older who have a desire and passion to ring.   Rezound is an intergenerational group of adults that meets weekly to create music with English-style handbells and chimes. This musical group is open to anyone […]