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Custom T-Shirt & Polo Shirt
Mar 29
Custom T-Shirt & Polo Shirt

Order your custom First UCC shirt by Sunday, November 30, 2025

Hawaii Floods - Relief Aid
Mar 29
Hawaii Floods - Relief Aid

Help provide relief aid following the devastating floods in Hawaii

Fire Victims - Provide Support
Apr 2
Fire Victims - Provide Support

Help provide support for a family in Perry Township who lost their home to a fire in March 2026

Easter Sunrise Worship Service
Apr 5
Easter Sunrise Worship Service

Holy Communion

New Fire, Vigil Candles, & Lighting of New Paschal Candle

Easter Sunday
Apr 5
Easter Sunday

Holy Communion

Sunday School, Bible Study, & Worship

Called 2 Care
Apr 8
Called 2 Care

Session #1

Fire Victims Fundraiser
Apr 11
Fire Victims Fundraiser

Pancake breakfast fundraiser to help support a family in Perry Township who lost their home to a fire in March 2026

Holy Humor Sunday
Apr 12
Holy Humor Sunday

Theme: TBD

2nd Sunday of Easter

Sunday School / Bible Study & Worship

Exploring Faith
Apr 12
Exploring Faith

New Member Class 1 of 5

Installation of Our New Pastor
Apr 12
Installation of Our New Pastor

Installation of the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Motz as the Pastor & Teacher of First UCC

Fellowship & Meal to follow the worship service

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Good Friday - April 3, 2026 Cross Walk at 11:00am Worship Service at 12:00noon We invite you to join us as we carry a wooden cross through the streets of Hamburg, in witness, remembrance, and thanksgiving of Christ carrying the cross to Calvary for
Good Friday - April 3, 2026 Cross Walk at 11:00am Worship Service at 12:00noon We invite you to join us as we carry a wooden cross through the streets of Hamburg, in witness, remembrance, and thanksgiving of Christ carrying the cross to Calvary for our sake and for the sake of the entire world. Details at: https://www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/goodfriday-2026
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser - Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 8-11am at First UCC to help the Hoffert family, whose Perry Township home was destroyed in a fire. Breakfast is $10 per person. There will be raffle baskets available and baskets are being
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser - Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 8-11am at First UCC to help the Hoffert family, whose Perry Township home was destroyed in a fire. Breakfast is $10 per person. There will be raffle baskets available and baskets are being accepted. For more info, click on the following link: https://www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/fire-victims-march2026-fundraiser
Maundy Thursday Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:30pm We invite you to join us on Maundy Thursday. We begin in the social hall with a light meal and worship, followed by Holy Communion. We conclude worship with a Service of Tenebrae in the sanctuary.
Maundy Thursday Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:30pm We invite you to join us on Maundy Thursday. We begin in the social hall with a light meal and worship, followed by Holy Communion. We conclude worship with a Service of Tenebrae in the sanctuary. Details at: https://www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/maundy-thursday-2026 Pictured here is the church altar prepared for Tenebrae.
Please come visit us on Saturday, April 18th for our church yard sale. There will be several families set up with lots of great finds! This event will be rain or shine. We are planning to be out in our church parking lot, however, if it rains, we wil
Please come visit us on Saturday, April 18th for our church yard sale. There will be several families set up with lots of great finds! This event will be rain or shine. We are planning to be out in our church parking lot, however, if it rains, we will be indoors. We will also be serving up some hot dogs, snacks, and baked goods. Looking forward to seeing you there! #HamburgPA #UCC #yardsale
Holy Week, Easter, & Holy Humor Sunday Thursday, April 2 Maundy Thursday - 6:30pm Friday, April 3 Good Friday - 11:00am Sunday, April 5 Easter Sunrise Worship Service - 6:30am Continental Breakfast - 9:00am Youth Activities - 9:00am Easter Wor
Holy Week, Easter, & Holy Humor Sunday Thursday, April 2 Maundy Thursday - 6:30pm Friday, April 3 Good Friday - 11:00am Sunday, April 5 Easter Sunrise Worship Service - 6:30am Continental Breakfast - 9:00am Youth Activities - 9:00am Easter Worship - 10:15am Sunday, April 12 New Member Classes - 9:00am Holy Humor - 10:15am Installation of New Pastor - 3:00pm Details at HamburgFirstUCC.org
Today we held a collection for One Great Hour of Sharing. Per the UCC website, “One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is a Special Mission Offering of the United Church of Christ that supports partners worldwide with ministries that fund health, edu
Today we held a collection for One Great Hour of Sharing. Per the UCC website, “One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is a Special Mission Offering of the United Church of Christ that supports partners worldwide with ministries that fund health, education, and agricultural development, emergency relief, refugee ministries, and both international and domestic disaster response.” During the Sunday School hour, the children got to put their donations in a special bank that was designed and built by members of the congregation. How did the bank work? The weight of the money pushed the pin up to pop the balloon and flip the plate of whipped cream into the face in the hole. A good time was had by all and we raised money for a really great cause!
It was a busy Palm Sunday at First UCC! We had the traditional blessing of the palms, a baptism, and the children’s choir sang. You can watch today’s service here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y60TKT89c38&list=PLIVKYDPwTIA12GzxpJ
It was a busy Palm Sunday at First UCC! We had the traditional blessing of the palms, a baptism, and the children’s choir sang. You can watch today’s service here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y60TKT89c38&list=PLIVKYDPwTIA12GzxpJ0Nzise0jwoaq0j5 #PalmSunday #HolyWeek #SundayService #UCC #HamburgPA
On the fifth Sunday of Lent, our New Testament lesson was John 11: 1-45, the story of Lazarus. Pastor Ben taught about this scripture, with a focus on John 11:35, “Jesus wept.” Tears are a sign of great love. Great love brings great grief
On the fifth Sunday of Lent, our New Testament lesson was John 11: 1-45, the story of Lazarus. Pastor Ben taught about this scripture, with a focus on John 11:35, “Jesus wept.” Tears are a sign of great love. Great love brings great grief. Every life is precious in God’s sight. You can watch the service here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IWw-irguG5E&list=PLIVKYDPwTIA12GzxpJ0Nzise0jwoaq0j5&index=4&pp=iAQB #UCC #FifthSundayInLent #SundayService #HamburgPA
On this Laetare Sunday (the fourth Sunday in Lent), Pastor Ben taught that we should show God’s love, grace, inclusion, and hope when faced with challenges, differences, and imperfections. He also answered the children’s question regardin
On this Laetare Sunday (the fourth Sunday in Lent), Pastor Ben taught that we should show God’s love, grace, inclusion, and hope when faced with challenges, differences, and imperfections. He also answered the children’s question regarding why he pours the wine from so high during communion. If you’d like to learn the answer to that question, you can watch today’s service here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bVCAylvIWvE&list=PLIVKYDPwTIA12GzxpJ0Nzise0jwoaq0j5&index=5&pp=iAQB #LaetareSunday #FourthSundayInLent #HamburgPA #UCC
On this third Sunday in Lent, we were joined by guest preacher Mrs. Kathy Jachowski, who spoke about John 4: 5-42 and biases. At the well, Jesus teaches us how to see as grace sees. May we learn to see as Christ sees. You can watch today’s se
On this third Sunday in Lent, we were joined by guest preacher Mrs. Kathy Jachowski, who spoke about John 4: 5-42 and biases. At the well, Jesus teaches us how to see as grace sees. May we learn to see as Christ sees. You can watch today’s service here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cR0x4e7_Y9U&list=PLIVKYDPwTIA12GzxpJ0Nzise0jwoaq0j5&index=1&pp=iAQB #UCC #SundayService #ThirdSundayInLent #HamburgPA
Good Friday - April 3, 2026 Cross Walk at 11:00am Worship Service at 12:00noon We invite you to join us as we carry a wooden cross through the streets of Hamburg, in witness, remembrance, and thanksgiving of Christ carrying the cross to Calvary for Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser - Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 8-11am at First UCC to help the Hoffert family, whose Perry Township home was destroyed in a fire. Breakfast is $10 per person. There will be raffle baskets available and baskets are being Maundy Thursday Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:30pm We invite you to join us on Maundy Thursday. We begin in the social hall with a light meal and worship, followed by Holy Communion. We conclude worship with a Service of Tenebrae in the sanctuary. Please come visit us on Saturday, April 18th for our church yard sale. There will be several families set up with lots of great finds! This event will be rain or shine. We are planning to be out in our church parking lot, however, if it rains, we wil Holy Week, Easter, & Holy Humor Sunday Thursday, April 2 Maundy Thursday - 6:30pm Friday, April 3 Good Friday - 11:00am Sunday, April 5 Easter Sunrise Worship Service - 6:30am Continental Breakfast - 9:00am Youth Activities - 9:00am Easter Wor Today we held a collection for One Great Hour of Sharing. Per the UCC website, “One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is a Special Mission Offering of the United Church of Christ that supports partners worldwide with ministries that fund health, edu It was a busy Palm Sunday at First UCC! We had the traditional blessing of the palms, a baptism, and the children’s choir sang. You can watch today’s service here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y60TKT89c38&list=PLIVKYDPwTIA12GzxpJ On the fifth Sunday of Lent, our New Testament lesson was John 11: 1-45, the story of Lazarus. Pastor Ben taught about this scripture, with a focus on John 11:35, “Jesus wept.” Tears are a sign of great love. Great love brings great grief On this Laetare Sunday (the fourth Sunday in Lent), Pastor Ben taught that we should show God’s love, grace, inclusion, and hope when faced with challenges, differences, and imperfections. He also answered the children’s question regardin On this third Sunday in Lent, we were joined by guest preacher Mrs. Kathy Jachowski, who spoke about John 4: 5-42 and biases. At the well, Jesus teaches us how to see as grace sees. May we learn to see as Christ sees. You can watch today’s se

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