Upcoming Events
New Friday Hours at Heavenly Threads
Due to additional volunteer staff support, Heavenly Threads now adds Friday to their weekly hours! Schedule above in poster. Thanks to our wonderful customers and staff!
Alchemy Concert September 13: traditional English country dance and contra dance music in concert format
NEWS RELEASE: Alchemy to present concert in Camden on September 13
Women's Potluck Supper ~ All Women welcome!
All women are welcome! Everyone brings a dish to enjoy; find the signup sheet near the office or in the Mayflower Room on Sundays. These suppers are a wonderful time to enjoy your friends and to make new ones.
Vespers Services begin November 4 ~ Open to All
Vespers Services begin November 4 in the Sanctuary, 5-5:30 pm
Every Other Wednesday until February
ALL ARE WELCOME TO THIS QUIET TIME OF MUSIC AND CONTEMPLATION.
BOOK DISCUSSION on Alan Lightman's book "Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine"
Join us in the Pilgrim Room at 6 pm on Tuesday, July 21 to talk about Alan Lightman’s book, “Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine”. It’s not necessary for you to read this book; come and enjoy the conversation. We enjoyed hosting Alan here last week to talk about his book “The Miraculous from the Material”, and we’re lucky to have him here in person once again.
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.
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 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
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.