First Church in Belfast, UCC

03/19/2026

Join us next Thursday March 26th at 7pm for a concert by DaPonte String Quartet in the First Church sanctuary! 🎻

03/10/2026

01/16/2026

Please join us for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Prayer Service this Monday, January 19 at 4PM in the First Church in Belfast Sanctuary. Sponsored by First Church in Belfast Missions & Social Justice. Posters by Waldo County Technical Center students!

12/16/2025

Some wonderful opportunities in the coming weeks to celebrate the Christmas Season with us at First Church! Please join us for the Mount View Chamber Singers, Carols in the Round at 2 PM on Saturday 12/20, Belfast Chamber Music Hearth and Home Benefit Concert at 3 PM on Sunday 12/21, and of course Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 PM on 12/24. ⭐️🎄❄️

10/25/2025

It's time for our First Church tradition of Love Lights again. This program commemorates those we have lost in our community, and gives us a chance to gather together during the holidays to remember them. We will gather on Sunday, November 30th at 5pm. We are accepting donations towards individual lights or strings of lights until 12pm Friday November 21st. Please join us for this celebration of love and community tenderness.

08/16/2025

Rev. Loren McGrail shared this poem in our newsletter this week. Visit our website https://firstchurchinbelfast.org to sign up to receive news, information, and inspiration like this.

08/15/2025

The Missions & Social Justice Team is pleased to announce it has raised over $2000 for WCK and food in Gaza. Our new goal: $3000.

08/13/2025

Thank you to the Midcoast Villager / VillageSoup for helping First Church in Belfast UCC spread the word about the August fundraiser to benefit World Central Kitchen in Gaza.

The church's Mission & Social Justice Team is working with World Central Kitchen to provide food for those most in need.

08/05/2025

World Central Kitchen is getting food into Gaza and you can help!

08/05/2025

This month, we are raising funds for World Central Kitchen - please help get food into Gaza!

07/18/2025

In the spirit of the Maine Celtic Celebration, First Church in Belfast UCC invites you to our annual Celtic Worship Service at 10:00 am this Sunday, July 20th. Enjoy beautiful music by our music director, Amy Kercsmar, on harp, joined by local fiddler John Pranio. Interim minister Rev. Loren McGrail will offer a reflection on the life and legacy of St. Brigid of Kildare. All are welcome!

07/17/2025

Do you know anyone looking for part-time work who would be a good fit at First Church in Belfast, UCC? We have an administrative assistant position available and are currently reviewing applications. Please call the Church Office for more information or with any questions.

Part-Time Office Administrator The First Church in Belfast The Part-Time Office Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day functions of the Church front office. This is a 20-hour per week position, with office hours Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Reporting This p...