Upcoming events
4th of July Parade
Join us for the best seat in town as we celebrate the 4th of July with the Classic Car and Community parades. Members of the church will be providing free coffee and water, so grab a lawn chair and come join us!
Thunderstruck
An Immersive Candlelit Journey Through Iconic Rock Anthems “Rock and roll meets classical music in a gorgeously crafted hour of music.” Step into a world of shimmering light, where legendary rock anthems are reborn through a single violin — played with the fire and intensity of a full band. This is not just a tribute show. This is Blue Violin — a genre-defying, conservatory-trained virtuoso who has sold out venues from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall, and now brings his world tour to Australia, Europe, Asia, and across the U.S. Often described as “Ed Sheeran meets Lindsey Stirling,” Blue Violin delivers fiery virtuosity and cinematic flair in every performance. Blue Violin has been earning international accolades for genre-bending performances that blur the line between classical virtuosity and rock energy with appearances alongside artists including John Mayer and Paul McCartney.
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival
Danish String Quartet: Listen Up!
The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival is pleased to present a special performance by the prestigious Danish String Quartet, “one of the best quartets before the public today” (The Washington Post). In addition to Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, the ensemble will perform original works based on Nordic folk music composed and arranged for and by them.
Danish String Quartet: Listen Up! | Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival
The Borromeo: Luminous Beauty
One of the most important ensembles of our time, the award-winning Borromeo String Quartet has been hailed for its “edge-of-the-seat performances” by The Boston Globe, which called it “simply the best.” The fan favorite Borromeo will play Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 and Antonín Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 14 in A-flat Major.
The Borromeo: Luminous Beauty | Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival
Alchemy: Classical Meets Jazz
The GRAMMY®-winning Harlem Quartet and outstanding jazz musicians Steve Wilson, Renee Rosnes, and David Wong will fuse classical and jazz forms in an evening that will include three world premieres. Together, these extraordinary musicians will create a special evening that combines classical and jazz into something altogether fresh, new, and exciting.
Alchemy: Classical Meets Jazz | Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival
Festival Finale!
Festival Artistic Directors Jon Manasse, clarinet, and Jon Nakamatsu, piano will close out the 2026 Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival with three outstanding young musicians from the Renaissance String Quartet: Jeremiah Blacklow, violin, Jameel Martin, viola, and Daniel Hass, cello. Together, these special talents will meet to present a beautiful evening of music.
Tool & Yard Sale
Treasures galore! On Saturday June 27th, from 9-2, First Congregational will hold a Tool Sale and Yard Sale. Come and find the perfect item for your workshop, garage, or home! Space is also available for those who wish to offer their own items for sale.
Please register to reserve a table.
Monday Meditations
Join our weekly Monday meditations. Sessions will be held at the Parsonage.
Styles and traditions will vary month to month:
May- Centering Prayer
June- Zazen/Silent meditation
July- Lectio Divina.
Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour.
Juneteenth Celebration
Let freedom ring! Celebrate Juneteenth at First Congregational with an afternoon of fun kid’s activities.
We will have 2 inflatable obstacle courses (one of which will have a water feature, so plan accordingly), and free popcorn and drinks. We will also be joined by members of the Payomet Circus, as well as Mass Appeal.
Hear the story of how the Emancipation Proclamation finally made its way to Texas following the end of the Civil War.
This event is free and open to all!
Introduction to Tai Chi
Discover how Tai Chi can help improve your balance, flexibility, and overall health by helping to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. This 6-week course will introduce the basic exercises and concepts of Tai Chi in a safe and supportive environment; no prior experience is required.
Registration is closed.
Monday Meditations
Join our weekly Monday meditations. Sessions will be held at the Parsonage.
Styles and traditions will vary month to month:
May- Centering Prayer
June- Zazen/Silent meditation
July- Lectio Divina.
Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour.
Introduction to Tai Chi
Discover how Tai Chi can help improve your balance, flexibility, and overall health by helping to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. This 6-week course will introduce the basic exercises and concepts of Tai Chi in a safe and supportive environment; no prior experience is required.
Registration is closed.
Monday Meditations
Join our weekly Monday meditations. Sessions will be held at the Parsonage.
Styles and traditions will vary month to month:
May- Centering Prayer
June- Zazen/Silent meditation
July- Lectio Divina.
Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour.
Introduction to Tai Chi
Discover how Tai Chi can help improve your balance, flexibility, and overall health by helping to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. This 6-week course will introduce the basic exercises and concepts of Tai Chi in a safe and supportive environment; no prior experience is required.
Registration is closed.
Monday Meditations
Join our weekly Monday meditations. Sessions will be held at the Parsonage.
Styles and traditions will vary month to month:
May- Centering Prayer
June- Zazen/Silent meditation
July- Lectio Divina.
Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour.
Monday Meditations
Join our weekly Monday meditations. Sessions will be held at the Parsonage.
Styles and traditions will vary month to month:
May- Centering Prayer
June- Zazen/Silent meditation
July- Lectio Divina.
Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour.
Memorial Day Service & Breakfast
On Memorial Day you are invited to two special events. First, at 8am, Pastor Jon will be leading a community Memorial Day service at Town Hall. This will be a time to remember and honor all of those who have fallen in the service of this nation.
Following the service, First Congregational will once again be hosting a free community breakfast, starting at 8:45.
Monday Meditations
Join our weekly Monday meditations. Sessions will be held at the Parsonage.
Styles and traditions will vary month to month:
May- Centering Prayer
June- Zazen/Silent meditation
July- Lectio Divina.
Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour.
Monday Meditations
Join our weekly Monday meditations. Sessions will be held at the Parsonage.
Styles and traditions will vary month to month:
May- Centering Prayer
June- Zazen/Silent meditation
July- Lectio Divina.
Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour.
Open Mic Night
Come share a song or a poem, or come listen to your friends and neighbors!
Community Lunch
Please join us for our free Community Lunch!
Monday, May 4th - 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
Community Lunch
Please join us for our free Community Lunch!
Monday, April 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
Monday Meditations
Join our weekly Monday meditations. During the winter, sessions will be held at the Parsonage.
Styles and traditions will vary month to month:
February- Centering Prayer
March- Zazen/Silent meditation
April- Lectio Divina.
Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour.
Sunrise Easter Service
Celebrate the joy of Easter as we welcome the rising of the sun and the Son! We will gather at 6am on Sunday April 5th, at LeCount Hollow beach.
Please note: the will be no 8:30 service this day
Good Friday
On Friday April 3rd at the Wellfleet United Methodist, we will hold a solemn vigil, as we remember the sorrow of Christ’s death upon the cross. This day reminds us of the great mercy of Jesus’s sacrificial love, as it prepares us for the joy of Easter morning.
The service begins at noon.
Maundy Thursday Dinner & Service
Join us on Thursday April 2nd at 5pm for a simple meal hosted by the Deacons, prior to our Maundy Thursday service, which begins at 6.
This simple meal serves a tangible reminder of the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples before his arrest. Join us as we eat together, as we celebrate communion, and as we prepare ourselves for the darkest days of our Lenten journey.
Monday Meditations
Join our weekly Monday meditations. During the winter, sessions will be held at the Parsonage.
Styles and traditions will vary month to month:
February- Centering Prayer
March- Zazen/Silent meditation
April- Lectio Divina.
Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour.
Pray & Ponder
Starting on Wednesday February 25th, we will begin a weekly study of the lives of some of our saints.
We will learn, reflect, and pray in the manner of members of Christ’s church. Sessions will focus on: Christ’s disciples and apostles, the Cappadocian Fathers, Meister Eckhart and Julian of Norwich, saints of the Civil Rights era, and modern saints such as Dorothy Day.
Sessions will take place each Wednesday at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall, and all sessions are independent of one another, so folks can participate as their schedules allow.
Monday Meditations
Join our weekly Monday meditations. During the winter, sessions will be held at the Parsonage.
Styles and traditions will vary month to month:
February- Centering Prayer
March- Zazen/Silent meditation
April- Lectio Divina.
Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour.
Film Screening- Romero
On Sunday March 22nd, we will gather for a screening of “Romero”. This powerful film follows the life and ministry of Archbishop Oscar Romero, as he grapples with the role of church in society during the turmoil of the Salvadoran Civil War.
A light lunch will be provided starting at noon, with the film beginning once people have had a chance to fill their plates.
All are welcome!
Pray & Ponder
Starting on Wednesday February 25th, we will begin a weekly study of the lives of some of our saints.
We will learn, reflect, and pray in the manner of members of Christ’s church. Sessions will focus on: Christ’s disciples and apostles, the Cappadocian Fathers, Meister Eckhart and Julian of Norwich, saints of the Civil Rights era, and modern saints such as Dorothy Day.
Sessions will take place each Wednesday at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall, and all sessions are independent of one another, so folks can participate as their schedules allow.
Monday Meditations
Join our weekly Monday meditations. During the winter, sessions will be held at the Parsonage.
Styles and traditions will vary month to month:
February- Centering Prayer
March- Zazen/Silent meditation
April- Lectio Divina.
Sessions will begin at 8:30 and last between 45 minutes and an hour.
Open Mic Night
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.
Pot Luck at 5:30
Open Mic starts at 6:30
Pray & Ponder
Starting on Wednesday February 25th, we will begin a weekly study of the lives of some of our saints.
We will learn, reflect, and pray in the manner of members of Christ’s church. Sessions will focus on: Christ’s disciples and apostles, the Cappadocian Fathers, Meister Eckhart and Julian of Norwich, saints of the Civil Rights era, and modern saints such as Dorothy Day.
Sessions will take place each Wednesday at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall, and all sessions are independent of one another, so folks can participate as their schedules allow.
Book Discussion
Have you ever wondered what Christianity has in common with other faiths? Join Pastor Jon and James Kershner, as they lead a discussion of “Living Buddha, Living Christ” by Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. This text explores the similarities and points of inflection between Christianity and Buddhism. Kershner was a student of Hanh, and will articulate the Buddhist perspective, while Pastor Jon will be discussing the Christian one.
This discussion series will meet Mondays at 2pm at the Wellfleet Library, starting on January 26th.
Registration is limited, please sign up here!