First Congregational has one worship service at 10 am on Sunday mornings. During the week there are various activities depending on the time of year, and they include gatherings for Christian education, for fellowship and fun, and for the administrative business of the church. Check out our weekly and monthly calendars for specific times and meeting places.

As a congregation we share this vision for the church we are working to be:

God is still speaking,

and we are striving

to listen and act as followers of Jesus Christ.

As stewards of God's blessings:

we worship

we grow in spirit

we learn

we reach out to others

we participate as faith-based citizens of the world

And all are welcome here!

You can also read a more detailed explanation of our vision.

First Congregational Church of Madison is a protestant church and a member of the United Church of Christ, a denomination created in 1957. First Congregational is a member of the Southwest Association and the Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ.

First Congregational was established in Madison in 1840, and moved to the current building at 1609 University Avenue in 1930.

Origins of the United Church of Christ

Some basic beliefs of the United Church of Christ

History of First Congregational Church in Madison

Southwest Wisconsin Association of United Church of Christ

Wisconsin Conference of United Church of Christ

God Is Still Speaking, nationwide UCC identity campaign

United Church of Christ national web site

United Church of Christ national news

Our Staff at First Congregational Church

• Curt Anderson · Minister
• Eldonna Hazen · Associate Minister
• Jerry Hancock . Director of Prison Ministries
• Donald De Bruin · Director of Music Ministries
• Jeffrey Rabe · Director of Christian Education for Children and Youth
• Vern Mueller · Building Manager
• Cindae Digman · Bookkeeper