Want to shake off the Winter blues and learn some new tips and tricks for the kitchen?

Join us for the First Congregational Church’s Epicurious Café.

Denice and Chris from Poor Boy Fisheries (the dynamic duo behind our Scallop Dinners) will provide a shucking demonstration as well as teaching participants how to prepare and serve Oysters Rockefeller.

This all-ages event is free to all, due to generous funding by a Wellfleet Cultural Council grant. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.

Even though the busyness of Summer is behind us, we are continuing our weekly Monday meditations.

Styles and traditions will vary week to week:

• 1st Mondays- Centering Prayer

• 2nd Mondays- Mindfulness meditation

• 3rd Mondays- Zazen/Silent meditation

• 4th Mondays- Lectio Divina.

Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour. Bring a cushion or meditation bench if you prefer to sit on the floor, or just take a seat in one of our pews.

Come and join in the singing as we present classic and modern Christmas favorites, tell tales “of Christmases long, long ago”, and celebrate as a community. Fun for all ages!

Come shop for holiday treasures made with love by church members and local vendors, support local non-profits, stock up on baked goods at our cookie walk, and enjoy delicious treats at our cafe. This year, our featured speaker will be Paul Kemprecos, and he will be sharing excerpts from his writings.

The Three Wise Men are an instantly recognizable part of any nativity scene. But, despite learning that they came bearing gold, frankincense, and myrrh, we know nothing concrete about these magi, even how many there actually were. Join us on to watch and discuss “The Fourth Wise Man”, an imaginative look at the life and times of another wise man, seeking to make the journey to Bethlehem. This film is based on the novella “The Other Wise Man” by Henry VanDyke, and stars Martin Sheen in the titular role.

Please join us for our free Community Lunch!

Monday, December 1st - Noon to 1:00pm
(or until soup runs out)
in Fellowship Hall
200 Main Street, Wellfleet

Soup, bread, salad, and dessert

Everyone is welcome!

Lunches will be held the 1st Monday of the month, October-May

Even though the busyness of Summer is behind us, we are continuing our weekly Monday meditations.

Styles and traditions will vary week to week:

• 1st Mondays- Centering Prayer

• 2nd Mondays- Mindfulness meditation

• 3rd Mondays- Zazen/Silent meditation

• 4th Mondays- Lectio Divina.

Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour. Bring a cushion or meditation bench if you prefer to sit on the floor, or just take a seat in one of our pews.

Get ready for the holidays with First Congregational!

Join us on Saturday, November 22nd beginning at 10am for 2 holiday offerings. Come and purchase delicious pies and other scrumptious baked goods at our annual holiday bake sale.

While you are there, we also invite you to prepare for the season of Advent by making your very own Advent Candle Wreath. Design your own wreath by filling the wreath forms with fresh evergreens and various decorative elements.

Wreaths and candles are provided free of charge.

Come share a song or a poem, or come listen to your friends and neighbors.

Sign-up starts 1/2 an hour prior to the event.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Even though the busyness of Summer is behind us, we are continuing our weekly Monday meditations.

Styles and traditions will vary week to week:

• 1st Mondays- Centering Prayer

• 2nd Mondays- Mindfulness meditation

• 3rd Mondays- Zazen/Silent meditation

• 4th Mondays- Lectio Divina.

Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour. Bring a cushion or meditation bench if you prefer to sit on the floor, or just take a seat in one of our pews.

Even though the busyness of Summer is behind us, we are continuing our weekly Monday meditations.

Styles and traditions will vary week to week:

• 1st Mondays- Centering Prayer

• 2nd Mondays- Mindfulness meditation

• 3rd Mondays- Zazen/Silent meditation

• 4th Mondays- Lectio Divina.

Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour. Bring a cushion or meditation bench if you prefer to sit on the floor, or just take a seat in one of our pews.

PLEASE NOTE: there will be no sessions on: Labor Day or Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day

We conclude the final session of Anne Roberston’s “Exploring the Bible” trilogy. This 6 week course is a dedicated look at the development and theological traditions of the New Testament. If you have not attended either of the first two series, don’t worry. Each of these modules is self-contained, and does not rely on material previously covered.

Sessions will meet Wednesdays at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall.

Please speak to Pastor Jon or the church office if you are interested in attending, so we can order an appropriate amount of texts.

Even though the busyness of Summer is behind us, we are continuing our weekly Monday meditations.

Styles and traditions will vary week to week:

• 1st Mondays- Centering Prayer

• 2nd Mondays- Mindfulness meditation

• 3rd Mondays- Zazen/Silent meditation

• 4th Mondays- Lectio Divina.

Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour. Bring a cushion or meditation bench if you prefer to sit on the floor, or just take a seat in one of our pews.

PLEASE NOTE: there will be no sessions on: Labor Day or Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day

We continue the final session of Anne Roberston’s “Exploring the Bible” trilogy. This 6 week course is a dedicated look at the development and theological traditions of the New Testament. If you have not attended either of the first two series, don’t worry. Each of these modules is self-contained, and does not rely on material previously covered.

Sessions will meet Wednesdays at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall.

Please speak to Pastor Jon or the church office if you are interested in attending, so we can order an appropriate amount of texts.

We continue the final session of Anne Roberston’s “Exploring the Bible” trilogy. This 6 week course is a dedicated look at the development and theological traditions of the New Testament. If you have not attended either of the first two series, don’t worry. Each of these modules is self-contained, and does not rely on material previously covered.

Sessions will meet Wednesdays at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall.

Please speak to Pastor Jon or the church office if you are interested in attending, so we can order an appropriate amount of texts.

Please join us for our free Community Lunch!

Monday, October 6th - Noon to 1:00pm
(or until soup runs out)
in Fellowship Hall
200 Main Street, Wellfleet

Soup, bread, salad, and dessert

Everyone is welcome!

Lunches will be held the 1st Monday of the month, October-May

Even though the busyness of Summer is behind us, we are continuing our weekly Monday meditations.

Styles and traditions will vary week to week:

• 1st Mondays- Centering Prayer

• 2nd Mondays- Mindfulness meditation

• 3rd Mondays- Zazen/Silent meditation

• 4th Mondays- Lectio Divina.

Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour. Bring a cushion or meditation bench if you prefer to sit on the floor, or just take a seat in one of our pews.

PLEASE NOTE: there will be no sessions on: Labor Day or Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day

Have you ever attended a progressive dinner? This has nothing to do with either insurance or politics; a progressive dinner visits several homes during the course of a single meal. On October 5th, starting at 5pm, members of the church will open their homes for a single course, and participants will progress from home to home during the course of the meal. Those who are able are invited to walk between homes, and carpools will be arranged for those who cannot.

Please speak to Pastor Jon, Louise Kemprecos, or the church office if you are interested in attending.

At noon on Sunday October 5th, bring your furred, feathered, hoofed or scaled friends to the First Congregational Church for our animal blessing. The event will be held outdoors in good weather, or in Fellowship Hall in case of inclement weather. Join us as we give thanks and offer blessings to the many beings that bring so much joy to our lives. If you cannot easily transport your pet, or if they are skittish around others, feel free to bring a photo. 

We continue the final session of Anne Roberston’s “Exploring the Bible” trilogy. This 6 week course is a dedicated look at the development and theological traditions of the New Testament. If you have not attended either of the first two series, don’t worry. Each of these modules is self-contained, and does not rely on material previously covered.

Sessions will meet Wednesdays at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall.

Please speak to Pastor Jon or the church office if you are interested in attending, so we can order an appropriate amount of texts.

Even though the busyness of Summer is behind us, we are continuing our weekly Monday meditations.

Styles and traditions will vary week to week:

• 1st Mondays- Centering Prayer

• 2nd Mondays- Mindfulness meditation

• 3rd Mondays- Zazen/Silent meditation

• 4th Mondays- Lectio Divina.

Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour. Bring a cushion or meditation bench if you prefer to sit on the floor, or just take a seat in one of our pews.

PLEASE NOTE: there will be no sessions on: Labor Day or Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day

We continue the final session of Anne Roberston’s “Exploring the Bible” trilogy. This 6 week course is a dedicated look at the development and theological traditions of the New Testament. If you have not attended either of the first two series, don’t worry. Each of these modules is self-contained, and does not rely on material previously covered.

Sessions will meet Wednesdays at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall.

Please speak to Pastor Jon or the church office if you are interested in attending, so we can order an appropriate amount of texts.

Even though the busyness of Summer is behind us, we are continuing our weekly Monday meditations.

Styles and traditions will vary week to week:

• 1st Mondays- Centering Prayer

• 2nd Mondays- Mindfulness meditation

• 3rd Mondays- Zazen/Silent meditation

• 4th Mondays- Lectio Divina.

Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour. Bring a cushion or meditation bench if you prefer to sit on the floor, or just take a seat in one of our pews.

PLEASE NOTE: there will be no sessions on: Labor Day or Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day

We had so much fun at our beach bonfires in July and August that we have decided to hold one more, before the weather turns chilly. Bid farewell to Summer and welcome in the Fall on the eve of the Autumnal Equinox, Sunday September 21st at 6:30 at Newcomb Hollow Beach. Once again, the church will provide s’mores and hot dogs. Bring a blanket or chair, any snacks you’d like, and a stick of wood for the fire. All are welcome!

Join members of the Wellfleet community for the inaugural Open Mic Night at First Congregational! On Friday September 19th, from 6:30 to 8:30, come share a song or a poem, or come to enjoy the talents of your friends and neighbors. Sign-ups to perform will begin 30 min prior to the event, and light refreshments will be provided. If you are unsure, or new to open mics, come see and perhaps join in!

On Wednesday, September 17th, we will begin the final session of Anne Roberston’s “Exploring the Bible” trilogy. This 6 week course is a dedicated look at the development and theological traditions of the New Testament. If you have not attended either of the first two series, don’t worry. Each of these modules is self-contained, and does not rely on material previously covered.

Sessions will meet at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall.

Please speak to Pastor Jon or the church office if you are interested in attending, so we can order an appropriate amount of texts.

Even though the busyness of Summer is behind us, we are continuing our weekly Monday meditations.

Styles and traditions will vary week to week:

• 1st Mondays- Centering Prayer

• 2nd Mondays- Mindfulness meditation

• 3rd Mondays- Zazen/Silent meditation

• 4th Mondays- Lectio Divina.

Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour. Bring a cushion or meditation bench if you prefer to sit on the floor, or just take a seat in one of our pews.

PLEASE NOTE: there will be no sessions on: Labor Day or Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day

Even though the busyness of Summer is behind us, we are continuing our weekly Monday meditations.

Styles and traditions will vary week to week:

• 1st Mondays- Centering Prayer

• 2nd Mondays- Mindfulness meditation

• 3rd Mondays- Zazen/Silent meditation

• 4th Mondays- Lectio Divina.

Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour. Bring a cushion or meditation bench if you prefer to sit on the floor, or just take a seat in one of our pews.

PLEASE NOTE: there will be no sessions on: Labor Day or Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day

The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival returns to First Congregational!

This summer we will host 3 evenings of music in our historic and acoustically perfect sanctuary. For more information and to purchase tickets visit capecodchambermusic.org. All events begin at 5:30.

August 22th, talented artists join Manasse and Nakamatsu to perform:

Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043 (arranged for two clarinets and string quintet) by Johann Sebastian Bach

Quintet in A Major (“Trout”) for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass and  Piano, D.667 by Franz Schubert

The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival returns to First Congregational!

This summer we will host 3 evenings of music in our historic and acoustically perfect sanctuary. For more information and to purchase tickets visit capecodchambermusic.org. All events begin at 5:30.

August 15th, Manasse/Nakamatsu & the New York All-Stars will perform two favorites:

Septet in E-flat Major for Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass, Op 20 by Ludwig van Beethoven

Sextet in C Major for Piano, Clarinet, Horn and String Trio, Opus 37 by Ernst von Dohnányi.