Upcoming Events
Public Lecture by Theologian and Acclaimed Author Andrew Root
“Bearing Witness in a Time of Christian Nationalism: An Introduction to the Life and Thought of Dietrich Bonhoeffer”
Wednesday, June 3, 6:00-8:00pm
Public Lecture by Acclaimed Environmentalist and Author Bill McKibben
“Back to the Wall, Face to the Sun”
Thursday, June 18, 7:00pm
A public lecture by acclaimed environmentalist and author Bill McKibben, author of the bestselling book Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization.
Public Lecture by Acclaimed MIT Humanities Professor, Physicist and Author Alan Lightman
Our fourth in a series of four public lectures.
“The Miraculous from the Material”
Wednesday, July 8, 7:00pm
Public Lecture by acclaimed MIT humanities professor, physicist and author Alan Lightman. Author of Einstein’s Dreams, Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine and The Miraculous from the Material.
Penobscot Bay Ringers Perform to Benefit The Shields Fund
Come experience the orchestral sounds of Midcoast Maine’s five-octave community handbell choir, Penobscot Bay Ringers. Popular tunes, beloved hymns, and pieces written expressly for handbells are all part of the mix in this uplifting, memorable afternoon of music. This concert is a benefit for the church’s Shields Fund.
Friends of Music concerts are free and open to the public. Donations are cheerfully accepted at the door or can be made by mailing a check to First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden, ME 04843 noting “Friends of Music” on the memo line; OR, donating electronically by clicking the “donate” button below and entering your desired donation into the “Friends of Music” account.
The complete 2026 Friends of Music concert schedule can be found here.
Example Event
Each week we will take a section of Mark and discuss its message and meaning for our lives. All are invited to participate in this study…even if you cannot be present for every session.
Example Event
On Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m., author Luke Kemp will present a lecture entitled “Are We on the Road to Collapse?” in the sanctuary at First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden.
Guitarist David Rogers
The Friends of Music Concert Series, an outreach program of The First Congregational Church of Camden, is pleased to present guitarist David Rogers in concert on Sunday, April 26 at 4 pm.
“Are We on the Road to Collapse?” Public Lecture by Luke Kemp
On Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m., author Luke Kemp will present a lecture entitled “Are We on the Road to Collapse?” in the sanctuary at First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden.
A Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark
Each week we will take a section of Mark and discuss its message and meaning for our lives. All are invited to participate in this study…even if you cannot be present for every session.