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Mar 29
Custom T-Shirt & Polo Shirt

Order your custom First UCC shirt by Sunday, November 30, 2025

Maundy Thursday
Apr 2
Maundy Thursday

Light Meal, Holy Communion, &
Tenebrae - Service of Shadows

Good Friday - Cross Walk & Worship
Apr 3
Good Friday - Cross Walk & Worship

Cross Walk in Hamburg

Easter Sunrise Worship Service
Apr 5
Easter Sunrise Worship Service

Holy Communion

New Fire, Vigil Candles, & Lighting of New Paschal Candle

Easter Sunday
Apr 5
Easter Sunday

Holy Communion

Sunday School, Bible Study, & Worship

Called 2 Care
Apr 8
Called 2 Care

Session #1

Holy Humor Sunday
Apr 12
Holy Humor Sunday

Theme: TBD

2nd Sunday of Easter

Sunday School / Bible Study & Worship

Exploring Faith
Apr 12
Exploring Faith

New Member Class 1 of 5

Installation of Our New Pastor
Apr 12
Installation of Our New Pastor

Installation of the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Motz as the Pastor & Teacher of First UCC

Fellowship & Meal to follow the worship service

Called 2 Care
Apr 15
Called 2 Care

Session #3

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Holy Week, Easter, & Holy Humor Sunday Thursday, April 2 Maundy Thursday - 6:30pm Friday, April 3 Good Friday - 11:00am Sunday, April 5 Easter Sunrise Worship Service - 6:30am Continental Breakfast - 9:00am Youth Activities - 9:00am Easter Wor
Holy Week, Easter, & Holy Humor Sunday Thursday, April 2 Maundy Thursday - 6:30pm Friday, April 3 Good Friday - 11:00am Sunday, April 5 Easter Sunrise Worship Service - 6:30am Continental Breakfast - 9:00am Youth Activities - 9:00am Easter Worship - 10:15am Sunday, April 12 New Member Classes - 9:00am Holy Humor - 10:15am Installation of New Pastor - 3:00pm Details at HamburgFirstUCC.org
Today we held a collection for One Great Hour of Sharing. Per the UCC website, “One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is a Special Mission Offering of the United Church of Christ that supports partners worldwide with ministries that fund health, edu
Today we held a collection for One Great Hour of Sharing. Per the UCC website, “One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is a Special Mission Offering of the United Church of Christ that supports partners worldwide with ministries that fund health, education, and agricultural development, emergency relief, refugee ministries, and both international and domestic disaster response.” During the Sunday School hour, the children got to put their donations in a special bank that was designed and built by members of the congregation. How did the bank work? The weight of the money pushed the pin up to pop the balloon and flip the plate of whipped cream into the face in the hole. A good time was had by all and we raised money for a really great cause!
It was a busy Palm Sunday at First UCC! We had the traditional blessing of the palms, a baptism, and the children’s choir sang. You can watch today’s service here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y60TKT89c38&list=PLIVKYDPwTIA12GzxpJ
It was a busy Palm Sunday at First UCC! We had the traditional blessing of the palms, a baptism, and the children’s choir sang. You can watch today’s service here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y60TKT89c38&list=PLIVKYDPwTIA12GzxpJ0Nzise0jwoaq0j5 #PalmSunday #HolyWeek #SundayService #UCC #HamburgPA
Palm Sunday Sunday, March 29, 2026 9am - Adult Bible Study and Youth Sunday School 10:15am - Worship Including: Children's Choir, Infant Baptism, OGHS Disaster Relief Aid Ministry, and Blessing of the Palms, with everyone being able to take a blessed Palm branch home with them More info on our website at: https://www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/palm-sunday-2026 #UCC #UnitedChurchofChrist #HamburgPA #palmsunday🌿 #PalmSunday
On the fifth Sunday of Lent, our New Testament lesson was John 11: 1-45, the story of Lazarus. Pastor Ben taught about this scripture, with a focus on John 11:35, “Jesus wept.” Tears are a sign of great love. Great love brings great grief
On the fifth Sunday of Lent, our New Testament lesson was John 11: 1-45, the story of Lazarus. Pastor Ben taught about this scripture, with a focus on John 11:35, “Jesus wept.” Tears are a sign of great love. Great love brings great grief. Every life is precious in God’s sight. You can watch the service here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IWw-irguG5E&list=PLIVKYDPwTIA12GzxpJ0Nzise0jwoaq0j5&index=4&pp=iAQB #UCC #FifthSundayInLent #SundayService #HamburgPA
On this Laetare Sunday (the fourth Sunday in Lent), Pastor Ben taught that we should show God’s love, grace, inclusion, and hope when faced with challenges, differences, and imperfections. He also answered the children’s question regardin
On this Laetare Sunday (the fourth Sunday in Lent), Pastor Ben taught that we should show God’s love, grace, inclusion, and hope when faced with challenges, differences, and imperfections. He also answered the children’s question regarding why he pours the wine from so high during communion. If you’d like to learn the answer to that question, you can watch today’s service here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bVCAylvIWvE&list=PLIVKYDPwTIA12GzxpJ0Nzise0jwoaq0j5&index=5&pp=iAQB #LaetareSunday #FourthSundayInLent #HamburgPA #UCC
On this third Sunday in Lent, we were joined by guest preacher Mrs. Kathy Jachowski, who spoke about John 4: 5-42 and biases. At the well, Jesus teaches us how to see as grace sees. May we learn to see as Christ sees. You can watch today’s se
On this third Sunday in Lent, we were joined by guest preacher Mrs. Kathy Jachowski, who spoke about John 4: 5-42 and biases. At the well, Jesus teaches us how to see as grace sees. May we learn to see as Christ sees. You can watch today’s service here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cR0x4e7_Y9U&list=PLIVKYDPwTIA12GzxpJ0Nzise0jwoaq0j5&index=1&pp=iAQB #UCC #SundayService #ThirdSundayInLent #HamburgPA
We apologize to anyone who experienced technical difficulties while watching the livestream of our service this morning. Unfortunately, the sound doesn’t start in the recording until approximately 15:27. That being said, we hope you’ll jo
We apologize to anyone who experienced technical difficulties while watching the livestream of our service this morning. Unfortunately, the sound doesn’t start in the recording until approximately 15:27. That being said, we hope you’ll join us for the 2nd part of the service! You can watch today’s service here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PUPJKXbJojw&list=PLIVKYDPwTIA12GzxpJ0Nzise0jwoaq0j5&index=6&pp=iAQB0gcJCY4Bo7VqN5tD #UCC #SundayService #Lent #HamburgPA
Staying Awake in the Garden of Gethsemane You can view this special Thursday, February 26, 2026 afternoon Northern Berks Ministerium community Lenten worship service at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFURhjevdRU
Staying Awake in the Garden of Gethsemane You can view this special Thursday, February 26, 2026 afternoon Northern Berks Ministerium community Lenten worship service at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFURhjevdRU
Remaining Awake with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane First UCC will be hosting the Northern Berks Ministerium Community Lenten Worship Service on Thursday, February 26 at 11:30am followed by a free soup & bread luncheon. This Thursday’s
Remaining Awake with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane First UCC will be hosting the Northern Berks Ministerium Community Lenten Worship Service on Thursday, February 26 at 11:30am followed by a free soup & bread luncheon. This Thursday’s theme is the Garden of Gethsemane from Matthew 26:36-46. More info: https://www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/lent-nbm-2026-feb26
Holy Week, Easter, & Holy Humor Sunday Thursday, April 2 Maundy Thursday - 6:30pm Friday, April 3 Good Friday - 11:00am Sunday, April 5 Easter Sunrise Worship Service - 6:30am Continental Breakfast - 9:00am Youth Activities - 9:00am Easter Wor Today we held a collection for One Great Hour of Sharing. Per the UCC website, “One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is a Special Mission Offering of the United Church of Christ that supports partners worldwide with ministries that fund health, edu It was a busy Palm Sunday at First UCC! We had the traditional blessing of the palms, a baptism, and the children’s choir sang. You can watch today’s service here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y60TKT89c38&list=PLIVKYDPwTIA12GzxpJ
Palm Sunday Sunday, March 29, 2026 9am - Adult Bible Study and Youth Sunday School 10:15am - Worship Including: Children's Choir, Infant Baptism, OGHS Disaster Relief Aid Ministry, and Blessing of the Palms, with everyone being able to take a b
On the fifth Sunday of Lent, our New Testament lesson was John 11: 1-45, the story of Lazarus. Pastor Ben taught about this scripture, with a focus on John 11:35, “Jesus wept.” Tears are a sign of great love. Great love brings great grief On this Laetare Sunday (the fourth Sunday in Lent), Pastor Ben taught that we should show God’s love, grace, inclusion, and hope when faced with challenges, differences, and imperfections. He also answered the children’s question regardin On this third Sunday in Lent, we were joined by guest preacher Mrs. Kathy Jachowski, who spoke about John 4: 5-42 and biases. At the well, Jesus teaches us how to see as grace sees. May we learn to see as Christ sees. You can watch today’s se We apologize to anyone who experienced technical difficulties while watching the livestream of our service this morning. Unfortunately, the sound doesn’t start in the recording until approximately 15:27. That being said, we hope you’ll jo Staying Awake in the Garden of Gethsemane You can view this special Thursday, February 26, 2026 afternoon Northern Berks Ministerium community Lenten worship service at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFURhjevdRU Remaining Awake with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane First UCC will be hosting the Northern Berks Ministerium Community Lenten Worship Service on Thursday, February 26 at 11:30am followed by a free soup & bread luncheon. This Thursday’s

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