Get Involved

We would love you to be part of our community so whether you are new to First Church or have been coming for years, there will be something to help you get involved. Please contact us if you have any questions about the groups below.

children

First Kids is our children’s programme that runs during our Sunday morning service. It is for Pre-school to Primary 7 children.

Crèche facilities are provided in our hall during our Sunday morning service for babies up to Pre-school children.

Breakfast and Bible is for young people in years 8-12 and takes place on Sunday mornings at the same time as First Kids

First Steps is our parent & toddler group who meet in our halls on Thursday mornings, from 10.30am to 12.00 noon.

Youth & Young adults

First Youth is a group for all young people from Year 8 and up. It runs every Sunday evening, 7.00pm to 9.00pm. The main activities include games, food, chat with an emphasis on relationship building and discipleship through studying God’s word. First Youth aim to go on trips throughout the year to build fellowship with one another.

All young people are most welcome, both from within the congregation and from elsewhere. Come and build your personal relationship with God ... and bring your friends.

LIKEWISE Young Adults Group(18-35)

Likewise is starting again on Tuesday 26th September at 7.30pm in the youth room in First Church Halls and will run on alternate Tuesdays. This group is for those who are aged 18-35 and is open to all young adults from the various churches in the town who want to know more about Jesus. If you want to be part of a group with people your own age who meet for fellowship, prayer, bible study, and to generally do life, please come along; we would love to have you! Contact Heather Anthony (youth worker) for more info: heather@firstchurch.co.uk

women

Friends First is a ladies group that meets on the last Monday night of most months at 7.30 p.m. We invite guest speakers who talk about a wide range of topics, including beauty, craft, floral art, gardening, local charities, & interior design.  We usually have a tear-jerking testimony of faith, and the list is endless. We also hold a few fundraising events throughout the year including the annual service and salad and dessert lunch afterwards in April. We usually have a Christmas and an end of year outing to look forward to. We encourage former members and new members to come along each year and even provide transport if this is difficult. Please consider coming along and bringing a friend. A warm welcome awaits you and fun, food, friendship and fellowship are guaranteed.

Discipleship

Home Groups meet weekly on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, providing a relaxed and supportive environment where faith and teaching can be explored in a deeper way.

prayer

Prayer Ministry is available after every service. Please speak to one of our team and allow us to pray with you.

The Prayer Room is to the rear of the main sanctuary and offers a space for individual or group prayer. Prayer takes place in this room from 10.10am on Sunday mornings before our service.

Our Prayer Chain is a network of people who will pray for specific people or situations. If you would like to be part of our Prayer Chain and pray for others, please let us know

worship

Our Worship Band lead at most of our services and are keen to involve those with a passion for Worship. If you would like to be involved through singing or playing an instrument, please get in touch.

The Choir The choir helps takes part in special services to mark Easter, Harvest and Christmas.  

The Creative Worship Group meets bi-monthly in our hall, and additionally as required for special events. The group meets to pray and listen, seeking to facilitate God communicating to us through visual and artistic media. 

uniformed organisation

We have a long history with Guides organisations which have enriched and encouraged so many young people over the years.

Tuesday 7.30 to 9.00pm - GUIDES/RANGERS