First Reformed United Church of Christ in Hamburg, PA
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Wise men still seek him.
Join us on Sunday, January 4 at 10:15am, when our youth will share a skit for the arrival of the wise men.
www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/epiph...
Join us on Sunday, January 4 at 10:15am, when our youth will share a skit for the arrival of the wise men.
www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/epiph...
January 2, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Wise men still seek him.
Join us on Sunday, January 4 at 10:15am, when our youth will share a skit for the arrival of the wise men.
www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/epiph...
Join us on Sunday, January 4 at 10:15am, when our youth will share a skit for the arrival of the wise men.
www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/epiph...
Thank you to everyone who helped through the church to make this Advent and Christmas season a blessing in lives of others.
December 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Thank you to everyone who helped through the church to make this Advent and Christmas season a blessing in lives of others.
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💙 As the year comes to a close, UCC News has compiled ten stories from throughout this year that resonated widely and shined a light on how congregations, ministries, and individuals have meaningfully and creatively lived into the practice of hope.
📰 Top 10 News Stories: https://ow.ly/JuMH50XQhUf
📰 Top 10 News Stories: https://ow.ly/JuMH50XQhUf
2025 in review: Ten hope-filled stories from UCC News - United Church of Christ
While 2025 was a year with many challenges and set-backs, there was also great hope to be found in the way that communities and individuals showed up to
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December 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
💙 As the year comes to a close, UCC News has compiled ten stories from throughout this year that resonated widely and shined a light on how congregations, ministries, and individuals have meaningfully and creatively lived into the practice of hope.
📰 Top 10 News Stories: https://ow.ly/JuMH50XQhUf
📰 Top 10 News Stories: https://ow.ly/JuMH50XQhUf
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🎄 Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🎄 Merry Christmas!
On the first Sunday after Christmas, Pastor Ben shared “The Legend of Christmas Tinsel” and Kaliannah O’Reilly sang “What A Wonderful World.”
You can watch yesterday’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iyx...
#UCC #Christmas #SundayService #HamburgPA #UnitedChurchofChrist
You can watch yesterday’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iyx...
#UCC #Christmas #SundayService #HamburgPA #UnitedChurchofChrist
December 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
On the first Sunday after Christmas, Pastor Ben shared “The Legend of Christmas Tinsel” and Kaliannah O’Reilly sang “What A Wonderful World.”
You can watch yesterday’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iyx...
#UCC #Christmas #SundayService #HamburgPA #UnitedChurchofChrist
You can watch yesterday’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iyx...
#UCC #Christmas #SundayService #HamburgPA #UnitedChurchofChrist
Thank you to all who joined us for the midnight Christmas Eve worship service.
You can view the midnight service at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UL_...
You can view the midnight service at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UL_...
December 29, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Thank you to all who joined us for the midnight Christmas Eve worship service.
You can view the midnight service at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UL_...
You can view the midnight service at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UL_...
At our first Christmas Eve service, Pastor Ben recited the New Testament Gospel and shared the story of “The Crippled Lamb” by Max Lucado.
We hope to see you at our 11 PM service. You can also watch the 7 PM service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=q8GM...
#UCC #ChristmasEve #HamburgPA
We hope to see you at our 11 PM service. You can also watch the 7 PM service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=q8GM...
#UCC #ChristmasEve #HamburgPA
December 25, 2025 at 3:02 AM
At our first Christmas Eve service, Pastor Ben recited the New Testament Gospel and shared the story of “The Crippled Lamb” by Max Lucado.
We hope to see you at our 11 PM service. You can also watch the 7 PM service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=q8GM...
#UCC #ChristmasEve #HamburgPA
We hope to see you at our 11 PM service. You can also watch the 7 PM service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=q8GM...
#UCC #ChristmasEve #HamburgPA
Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24 at 7PM & 11PM.
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
December 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24 at 7PM & 11PM.
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
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❤️💚 A Christmas Blessing from Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister & President/CEO, UCC: https://ow.ly/fffR50XNKJv
"Wherever you find yourself this holiday season, may you experience the blessings of this season. Have a Merry Christmas! May your joy be full!"
"Wherever you find yourself this holiday season, may you experience the blessings of this season. Have a Merry Christmas! May your joy be full!"
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December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
❤️💚 A Christmas Blessing from Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister & President/CEO, UCC: https://ow.ly/fffR50XNKJv
"Wherever you find yourself this holiday season, may you experience the blessings of this season. Have a Merry Christmas! May your joy be full!"
"Wherever you find yourself this holiday season, may you experience the blessings of this season. Have a Merry Christmas! May your joy be full!"
Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24 at 7PM & 11PM.
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
December 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24 at 7PM & 11PM.
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
Last night we held our 70th Annual Candlelight Service. To celebrate this special anniversary, Candlebearers from years past returned to help us share the light of Christ.
You can watch last night’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=uRLR...
#UCC #candlelightservice #HamburgPA #Christmas
You can watch last night’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=uRLR...
#UCC #candlelightservice #HamburgPA #Christmas
December 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Last night we held our 70th Annual Candlelight Service. To celebrate this special anniversary, Candlebearers from years past returned to help us share the light of Christ.
You can watch last night’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=uRLR...
#UCC #candlelightservice #HamburgPA #Christmas
You can watch last night’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=uRLR...
#UCC #candlelightservice #HamburgPA #Christmas
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we lit the candles for joy and love. It was with great joy and love that we watched as the Children & Youth performed their Christmas Program.
You can watch today’s service at: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-F...
#UCC #FourthSundayofAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayService
You can watch today’s service at: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-F...
#UCC #FourthSundayofAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayService
December 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we lit the candles for joy and love. It was with great joy and love that we watched as the Children & Youth performed their Christmas Program.
You can watch today’s service at: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-F...
#UCC #FourthSundayofAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayService
You can watch today’s service at: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-F...
#UCC #FourthSundayofAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayService
Children & Youth Christmas Program is this Sunday, December 21 at 10:15am.
70th Anniversary of the annual Candlelight Service is this Sunday, December 21 at 6:30pm.
See more at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events
70th Anniversary of the annual Candlelight Service is this Sunday, December 21 at 6:30pm.
See more at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events
December 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Children & Youth Christmas Program is this Sunday, December 21 at 10:15am.
70th Anniversary of the annual Candlelight Service is this Sunday, December 21 at 6:30pm.
See more at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events
70th Anniversary of the annual Candlelight Service is this Sunday, December 21 at 6:30pm.
See more at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events
Children & Youth Christmas Program
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:15am
The youth have been practicing and the sanctuary is set for our Annual Children & Youth Christmas Program. They look forward to sharing with you this Sunday.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/adven...
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:15am
The youth have been practicing and the sanctuary is set for our Annual Children & Youth Christmas Program. They look forward to sharing with you this Sunday.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/adven...
December 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Children & Youth Christmas Program
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:15am
The youth have been practicing and the sanctuary is set for our Annual Children & Youth Christmas Program. They look forward to sharing with you this Sunday.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/adven...
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:15am
The youth have been practicing and the sanctuary is set for our Annual Children & Youth Christmas Program. They look forward to sharing with you this Sunday.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/adven...
Candlelight Service
Our 70th annual Candlelight Service will be this coming Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 6:30pm.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/candl...
Pictured below is our rehearsal, as we prepare to share in this service of worship with you.
Our 70th annual Candlelight Service will be this coming Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 6:30pm.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/candl...
Pictured below is our rehearsal, as we prepare to share in this service of worship with you.
December 18, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Candlelight Service
Our 70th annual Candlelight Service will be this coming Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 6:30pm.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/candl...
Pictured below is our rehearsal, as we prepare to share in this service of worship with you.
Our 70th annual Candlelight Service will be this coming Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 6:30pm.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/candl...
Pictured below is our rehearsal, as we prepare to share in this service of worship with you.
Due to forecasted snow:
Sunday school & worship service is CANCELLED for Sunday, December 14, 2025.
The Christmas Program is postponed to next week - Sunday, Dec 21.
Candlelight Practice at 12:30pm & Youth Group at 6:00pm are continuing as scheduled.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/cancellation
Sunday school & worship service is CANCELLED for Sunday, December 14, 2025.
The Christmas Program is postponed to next week - Sunday, Dec 21.
Candlelight Practice at 12:30pm & Youth Group at 6:00pm are continuing as scheduled.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/cancellation
December 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Due to forecasted snow:
Sunday school & worship service is CANCELLED for Sunday, December 14, 2025.
The Christmas Program is postponed to next week - Sunday, Dec 21.
Candlelight Practice at 12:30pm & Youth Group at 6:00pm are continuing as scheduled.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/cancellation
Sunday school & worship service is CANCELLED for Sunday, December 14, 2025.
The Christmas Program is postponed to next week - Sunday, Dec 21.
Candlelight Practice at 12:30pm & Youth Group at 6:00pm are continuing as scheduled.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/cancellation
Thank you to everyone who donated to this year's Angel Tree - providing a stage full of gifts to brighten Christmas for others.
Thank you everyone for helping others to have a Merry Christmas!
Thank you everyone for helping others to have a Merry Christmas!
December 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Thank you to everyone who donated to this year's Angel Tree - providing a stage full of gifts to brighten Christmas for others.
Thank you everyone for helping others to have a Merry Christmas!
Thank you everyone for helping others to have a Merry Christmas!
Children & Youth Christmas Program
Our youth are very excited to share with you the Christmas message this Sunday, December 14 at 10:15am.
We hope to see you Sunday, for their message to bless your season.
Info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/adven...
Pictures: youth practicing their lines.
Our youth are very excited to share with you the Christmas message this Sunday, December 14 at 10:15am.
We hope to see you Sunday, for their message to bless your season.
Info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/adven...
Pictures: youth practicing their lines.
December 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Children & Youth Christmas Program
Our youth are very excited to share with you the Christmas message this Sunday, December 14 at 10:15am.
We hope to see you Sunday, for their message to bless your season.
Info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/adven...
Pictures: youth practicing their lines.
Our youth are very excited to share with you the Christmas message this Sunday, December 14 at 10:15am.
We hope to see you Sunday, for their message to bless your season.
Info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/adven...
Pictures: youth practicing their lines.
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🎁 Looking for Christmas gift ideas? From handcrafted ornaments and "wise women," to alternative Christmas options, we’ve got some ideas for gifts that can make a difference, UCC style!
👉🏾 Check out the gift guide: https://ow.ly/IxMz50XEy0h
👉🏾 Check out the gift guide: https://ow.ly/IxMz50XEy0h
Holiday gift guide: 12 meaningful gift ideas that make a difference from the UCC - United Church of Christ
As Christmas draws near, this gift guide from the United Church of Christ offers suggestions for sharing holiday cheer in a way that supports meaningful
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December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🎁 Looking for Christmas gift ideas? From handcrafted ornaments and "wise women," to alternative Christmas options, we’ve got some ideas for gifts that can make a difference, UCC style!
👉🏾 Check out the gift guide: https://ow.ly/IxMz50XEy0h
👉🏾 Check out the gift guide: https://ow.ly/IxMz50XEy0h
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🎉 Join us as we celebrate a decade of Full Communion between the United Church of Christ and the The United Church of Canada!
Together, we joyfully affirm our shared mission, deepening relationship, and our commitment to live out Jesus’ vision that #TheyMayAllBeOne.
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Together, we joyfully affirm our shared mission, deepening relationship, and our commitment to live out Jesus’ vision that #TheyMayAllBeOne.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: United Church of Christ & United Church of Canada 10th Year Anniversary Online Worship. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The United Church of Christ (UCC) and the United Church of Canada (UCC Canada) entered into a formal full-communion agreement in 2015, following unanimous votes by both denominations. This full communion was affirmed by the UCC General Synod in June 2015 and by the UCC Canada General Council in August 2015, and was further celebrated through a joint worship service on October 17, 2015.
As we celebrate our 10th anniversary this year, we gather for an online worship service rejoicing in the deepening partnership between our churches. We invite you to join us online—and to share the...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🎉 Join us as we celebrate a decade of Full Communion between the United Church of Christ and the The United Church of Canada!
Together, we joyfully affirm our shared mission, deepening relationship, and our commitment to live out Jesus’ vision that #TheyMayAllBeOne.
👇🏾Register
Together, we joyfully affirm our shared mission, deepening relationship, and our commitment to live out Jesus’ vision that #TheyMayAllBeOne.
👇🏾Register
On this second Sunday of Advent, we lit the candle for peace and welcomed two new members to our church family!
You can watch today’s service at: m.youtube.com/watch?v=9pFX...
#UCC #SecondSundayofAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayWorship #UnitedChurchofChrist
You can watch today’s service at: m.youtube.com/watch?v=9pFX...
#UCC #SecondSundayofAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayWorship #UnitedChurchofChrist
December 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
On this second Sunday of Advent, we lit the candle for peace and welcomed two new members to our church family!
You can watch today’s service at: m.youtube.com/watch?v=9pFX...
#UCC #SecondSundayofAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayWorship #UnitedChurchofChrist
You can watch today’s service at: m.youtube.com/watch?v=9pFX...
#UCC #SecondSundayofAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayWorship #UnitedChurchofChrist
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Inviting you to worship with us on the 2nd Sunday of Advent at First UCC in Hamburg.
Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 10:15am.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/adven...
#UnitedChurchOfChrist #UCC #HamburgPA #Advent
Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 10:15am.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/adven...
#UnitedChurchOfChrist #UCC #HamburgPA #Advent
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Inviting you to worship with us on the 2nd Sunday of Advent at First UCC in Hamburg.
Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 10:15am.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/adven...
#UnitedChurchOfChrist #UCC #HamburgPA #Advent
Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 10:15am.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/adven...
#UnitedChurchOfChrist #UCC #HamburgPA #Advent
Wishing you warm greetings from First United Church of Christ in Hamburg, PA on this snowy day.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Wishing you warm greetings from First United Church of Christ in Hamburg, PA on this snowy day.
www.hamburgfirstucc.org
www.hamburgfirstucc.org
Thank you to everyone who is directing their Giving Tuesday gifts to support the outreach and ministries of First UCC to share the good news of God's love: secure.myvanco.com/L-ZXAW/campa...
Whether donating to First UCC or another charity, thank you for supporting the work of nonprofits this week.
Whether donating to First UCC or another charity, thank you for supporting the work of nonprofits this week.
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Thank you to everyone who is directing their Giving Tuesday gifts to support the outreach and ministries of First UCC to share the good news of God's love: secure.myvanco.com/L-ZXAW/campa...
Whether donating to First UCC or another charity, thank you for supporting the work of nonprofits this week.
Whether donating to First UCC or another charity, thank you for supporting the work of nonprofits this week.
This morning we lit the first candle in our Advent wreath as we are reminded this season to prepare for the threefold coming of Christ.
Hear the music and this morning's messages at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=411D...
#UnitedChurchOfChrist #UCC #FirstSundayOfAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayWorship
Hear the music and this morning's messages at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=411D...
#UnitedChurchOfChrist #UCC #FirstSundayOfAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayWorship
November 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This morning we lit the first candle in our Advent wreath as we are reminded this season to prepare for the threefold coming of Christ.
Hear the music and this morning's messages at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=411D...
#UnitedChurchOfChrist #UCC #FirstSundayOfAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayWorship
Hear the music and this morning's messages at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=411D...
#UnitedChurchOfChrist #UCC #FirstSundayOfAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayWorship