News:

EASTER

Sunday, April 8th, 2012

Music begins at 10:10 for the Easter Service of Worship

The Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long preaches in a joint service of worship

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Tom Long will preach at First and Franklin as we celebrate with our daughter churches.

The Ellicott City Trombone Choir

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

8:00 p.m. Experience the sonic splendor of a trombone choir and pipe organ led by David Fetter, former Principal Trombone of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. A program of classical music, along with selections of a lighter mood that is sure to delight the senses, both aurally and visually!

The program includes fanfares by Daniel Speer & Tilmann Susato; Ave Maria settings by Mozart, Holst & others; a selection of Life and Death themes featuring the Bach Chorales, It is Enough & Come Sweet Death and Monty Python's Always Look on the Bright Side of Life; and a collection of tunes for trombones and organ by Schütz, Wagner & Gigout.

Reception to follow.

Lenten Study Small Groups

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

A choice of The Gospel of Mark or the book, Speaking Christian, study groups.

First Treasures:  Those Enterprising Presbyterians

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Beginning on February 23, 2012, many of the historical objects which normally reside in our safes will be exhibited in Reid Memorial Chapel. You will have an opportunity to view the old communion vessels, the 1717 “vinegar” Bible, historic books and papers, and the original walking stick, a gift from George Washington to our first pastor, Patrick Allison. There will be an opening reception.

Christmas Eve Services 7:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Please join us for
CHRISTMAS EVE AT FIRST AND FRANKLIN

7:00 p.m. Child-Friendly Service with Carol Singing
10:00 p.m. Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols with Full Choir
Organ Prelude begins at 9:45 p.m.

CHRISTMAS DAY
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
10:30 a.m.

Candlelight Choral Service

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

The First and Franklin Street Choir and Soloists

Jason Kissel, conductor

Guest Artist
Jacqueline Pollauf, harp

featuring
Britten, A Ceremony of Carols
Grandjany, Aria for Harp and Organ
Hugo Distler, A Little Advent Music

An Evening of Chamber Music

Monday, November 14th, 2011

featuring Baltimore School for the Arts student ensemble with BSO Concertmaster Jonathan Carney.

250th Anniversary Luncheon and Celebration

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

at Westminster Hall and Burial Ground at 1:00 p.m. 

250th Anniversary Service and Celebration

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011