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Teach Me to Pray: ‘Our Father’

1 week ago | tapinto.net | Debra L Volz |Jackie Lieberman

If you are looking for a different kind of church — one where all are welcome and the only expectations are the willingness to enter as oneself and be prepared to leave spiritually fulfilled with a deep sense of fellowship, then FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WESTFIELD has its doors open for you! This Sunday, June 22, will be one to remember … So many wonderful things are happening! Read on and plan to join us … During the 10 a.m. worship, we will begin to study one of the most well-known...
Teach Me to Pray

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Debra L Volz |Jackie Lieberman

Summer is here and at First Congregational Church of Westfield, so is a new Sermon series!This summer, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jennifer Testa Hrynyk will lead a study of the Lord’s Prayer — one phrase at a time. We’ll explore what it means to pray for God’s kingdom, to ask for daily bread, to forgive and be forgiven, and to proclaim God’s glory. When the disciples said to Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray,” he didn’t offer techniques or requirements.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - What is your Spiritual Gift?

1 month ago | tapinto.net | Debra L Volz |Jackie Lieberman

Welcome back to Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood … and BREAKFAST CHURCH! First Congregational Church of Westfield continues to explore the timeless, gentle wisdom of Fred Rogers through the lens of faith. Drawing on his heartfelt messages of belovedness, emotional honesty, radical welcome, community, and compassion, we’ll discover how his quiet theology invites us to live more fully, love more deeply, and recognize God’s presence in the everyday.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Radical Acceptance and Welcome

1 month ago | tapinto.net | Debra L Volz |Jackie Lieberman

Welcome back to Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood! First Congregational Church of Westfield continues its journey through a worship series that explores the timeless, gentle wisdom of Fred Rogers through the lens of faith. Drawing on his heartfelt messages of belovedness, emotional honesty, radical welcome, community, and compassion, we’ll discover how his quiet theology invites us to live more fully, love more deeply, and recognize God’s presence in the everyday.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

1 month ago | tapinto.net | Debra L Volz |Jackie Lieberman

Welcome to Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood! Join us for a five-week worship series that explores the timeless, gentle wisdom of Fred Rogers through the lens of faith. Drawing on his heartfelt messages of belovedness, emotional honesty, radical welcome, community and compassion, we’ll discover how his quiet theology invites us to live more fully, love more deeply, and recognize God’s presence in the everyday.
Breakfast Church Returns!

2 months ago | tapinto.net | Debra L Volz |Jackie Lieberman

All are invited to First Congregational Church of Westfield on Sunday, April 27 for the return of BREAKFAST CHURCH! Gather in Patton Hall at 10am for an informal, come-as-you-are service with continental breakfast items, where we will sing, pray, eat, discuss, uplift and praise together!Rev. Dr. Jennifer Testa Hrynyk, Senior Pastor at FCC, will lead the service with a focused interactive discussion about “Doubting Thomas” and the question, is it ok to have doubts?
Celebrate with Us ~ The Bread of Life… Gather. Savor. Share.

2 months ago | tapinto.net | Debra L Volz |Jackie Lieberman

The final steps of our journey through Lent are before us, as we prepare to celebrate the joy of Easter, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are in the midst of Holy Week, a sacred time of spiritual, yet somber events. We cannot fully experience the glory and joy of Easter without first walking alongside Jesus through these dark moments.
Celebrate the Bread of Life …

2 months ago | tapinto.net | Debra L Volz |Jackie Lieberman

As our journey through Lent nears its end, we prepare to celebrate the joy of Easter, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ! The final days of Lent lead into Holy Week, a sacred time filled with spiritual events such as our Palm Sunday Worship service, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
BREAD OF LIFE ~ Gather. Savor. Share.

2 months ago | tapinto.net | Debra L Volz |Jackie Lieberman

As we continue through Lent all are invited to nourish their souls as we journey together to the Cross and the Resurrection. Through our Bread of Lifeseries, we are studying how Jesus fed people — both body and soul — with good news, stories of redemption, and parables that showed the way of God’s kingdom. From wedding feasts and eating with tax collectors, to feeding the thousands, people left Jesus’ presence with full hearts and bellies.
BREAD OF LIFE Nourishes the Soul … and the Body

Mar 21, 2025 | tapinto.net | Debra L Volz |Jackie Lieberman

The world continues to feel so heavy — like a weight on both our collective and individual lives. We are divided and we are uncertain. Our hearts ache and our minds seek peace in the world and peace of mind. Our souls desperately hunger for hope. In these moments, many search for a way forward. Amid injustice and tragedies, we remember we must first gather around the table for strength so we can respond with love and grace. This Lent, we invite you to nourish your soul with the Bread of Life.