First Congregational Church UCC Hendersonville Connection

08/27/2026

Thank you, John, and good job! to our Sunday children 🩵💫

Received some of my favorite reviews of 'HERE and NOW and SMALL and CLOSE' this past Sunday in Hendersonville!

I am so grateful to watch this book reach thousands of kids of all ages. Thanks to everyone for the support.

Link to the book and ebook version in the comments!

08/24/2026

John Pavlovitz visited First Congregational on 23 August, 2026. Comments under the photos. Post and Photos by Dawn Kucera

08/19/2026

HENDERSONVILLE, NC!

So excited to be headed back your way THIS SUNDAY!

At 9:00 am, we'll have a community conversation, and at 10:30, I'll give the message in the Sunday service, which is open to all.

FCCH is a warm, welcoming, loving community, and I know you'll leave encouraged.

I'll also be signing books and hanging out after service.

See you there!

https://www.fcchendersonville.org/

08/13/2026

COME SING with us in First Congregational Church Choir as we begin our new choir year this month. Beautiful music, wonderful friends.

08/06/2026

YOU ARE INVITED to join us and author, pastor, speaker, and friend, John Pavlovitz, Sunday Aug.23, for what promises to be an encouraging morning - 9am casual Forum, 10:30 Worship Service. All are welcome.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
United Church of Christ
1735 Fifth Avenue West
Hendersonville NC 28739
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06/11/2026

Summer Fun at First Congregational is officially underway! In the first of many events, a large group went to McConnell's Farm in Dana for ice cream.🍦There were several highlights: We were so pleased to see Sammye and Ken there, and the ice cream was wonderful. And then David Vandre played a few tunes on his harmonica. He has played since he was a child.
There are two more ice cream outings and another bunch of activities coming this summer. We hope everyone gets involved in some of them.
No notes on the photos, just happy people eating good ice cream.
- Post by Dawn Kucera

06/08/2026

WORLD OCEANS DAY 💙🩵💦~ Together, we will protect, conserve and care for our oceans and waterways.

On World Oceans Day, we thank God for life-sustaining waters that connect all of creation—and we recognize our call to protect them. Through Global Ministries’ environmental projects, communities are working to safeguard coastal ecosystems, reduce pollution, protect marine life, and promote sustainable livelihoods that honor the ocean’s gift to the world. Join us this World Oceans Day in supporting ocean care and creation justice. https://ow.ly/fjCY50Z5nnz
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06/07/2026

Editing to add the photo of the Rainbow Communion Elements - gluten free and it tasted good, too! (DK)
🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE SUNDAY AT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL! It was a wonderfully alive, joyful, love-filled morning for us! The Spirit was truly there.
Highlights were 3 couples sharing their stories during Forum, wonderful decorations, Bruce Mills singing Over the Rainbow and rainbow communion cake. See more info in the notes on the pictures.
Post by Dawn Kucera, photos by Dawn and Diane Rose

06/07/2026

🏳️‍🌈PRIDE DAY in Hendersonville, NC. 🏳️‍🌈 Every year the Pride event in Jackson Park gets bigger and bigger - more vendors, more tents, more people, more joy and love! First Congregational was there, greeting people and passing out goodies. And bubbling.
Photos by Bruce Mills and Sheila Clendenning, Post by Dawn Kucera

06/03/2026

7pm JUNE 14 🇺🇸🎶 - You are invited to a LOCAL WATCH PARTY for "Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment" - an uplifting evening of music, joy, and inspiration presented by the national Committee for the First Amendment. –– OUR WATCH PARTY begins at 7pm with snacks, and you are welcome to bring a beverage of choice. The 90-minute livestream concert begins at 7:30pm ET with an all-star lineup including Patti Smith, Bette Midler, Rufus Wainwright, Joy Reid, Wilson Cruz, Broadway Inspirational Voices, and more. Together we will sing along and celebrate our democracy and freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment - including the freedoms of speech, religion, press, and peaceful assembly. –– Your local WATCH PARTY sponsors include Progressive Alliance Of Henderson County, PERSIST of Henderson County, Singing Resistance Hendo, and us, First Congregational. Bring your neighbors and friends, all are welcome 🇺🇸🎶
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC
1735 Fifth Avenue West
Hendersonville NC 28739