Join us in service, song, prayer & purpose
Welcoming, Joyful, Here, Now
Join us in service, song, prayer & purpose
Welcoming, Joyful, Here, Now
Welcoming, Joyful, Here, Now
Welcoming, Joyful, Here, Now
Founded in 1730 First Church of Kennebunkport is deeply rooted in the community. Mission driven we respond to the needs of each other, our neighbors, and the world around us. Our logo reflects our times. In random placement of rectangles, a cross is formed at the center. Pieces of life do not always seem to fit, but when Christ is at the center, it makes more sense.
We are a New England church and treasure our independent Congregational tradition while supporting the United Church of Christ and its Ministries. Simply put, we focus on
The Word and Hymns.
We sit in the heart of Kennebunkport, Maine. Known as a fishing village, tourist destination, summer paradise, and home to generations of neighbors taking care of neighbors.
We recognize that each faith journey is personal and different. Together we make it and are stronger for our travels. Please come meet some of the people who help make our church community a welcoming place.
Our Interim Pastor, Fred Gagnon, has provided a steady hand at First Church since February 2022. Leading our services with dedication, passion and wisdom, his messages feel pitch perfect for our times. He helps us find blessings to be grateful for and scripture that ties us meaningfully to our daily lives. He leaves us inspired and hopeful. He leaves us at the end of 2024 and we are in search of a half-time settled pastor.
Read more in "Church in Motion".
Our congregation is deeply committed to the community that supports and surrounds us. We support each other with prayer chains and blood drives, through contributions to food banks, shelters, relief organizations and those in need beyond our borders. The work touches us in different ways. It is meaningful to each and every one of our members and engages our hearts, spirits, and faith in different ways.
All are welcome at First Church of Kennebunkport! New to the area or third generation "KPTer"... Visitor, passing through, looking for community or spiritual connection we welcome you to our pew, our communion table, and of course, our open-hearted and spirited singing of hymns!
Come one, come all. We meet at 9:30 every Sunday, rain, sleet, snow, hurricane and hail. We are, after all, the heartiest of Mainers!
We refer to ourselves as a small but mighty bunch. We make a lot of good things happen within our community and we turn out for each other each time we are asked. We hope what we do inspires you to make a visit!
Following a tempestuous election season it was fitting that on Sunday, November 10th, the messages and music at First Church were filled with compassion, connection, faith, patience, and imagination. The service was led by Tina Civetta, Outreach Director of First Church, with music directed by Jen Emmons. Those familiar with Scripture recognized reflections from Matthew 5:1-12. The Beatitudes.
Tina's message, entitled "Living Courageously with an Open Heart", brought light to recent months. A special reading from the children's book "The Rabbit Listened", reinforced the power of good listeners in our lives. And it is a Sunday gift when a congregation is singing "hymns" like "Blowin' in the Wind", by Bob Dylan, and "Imagine" by John Lennon.
On Saturday, November 16th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The First Church on North Street, Kennebunkport, is offering a workshop on “Legacy Letters.” Tina Civetta, Outreach Director, will explain the time-honored history and values connected with these extraordinary documents, and the associated traditions that date back from biblical times. This workshop is open to the public and community with advance signup.
In recent years the interest and popularity of “Legacy Letters” has soared. Especially as they have become living bonds among families. Creating one is a profoundly personal exercise, and can be equally profound to those fortunate to be on the receiving end.
Church Office: 207.967.3897 Email: Admin@FirstChurchofKennebunkport.org
Church Office Hours Sunday 9-5, Tuesday 9- noon, Wednesday 9-5
Appointments Appreciated
Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Communion First Sunday of each Month
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