You Are Welcome Here.

No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey – you are welcome here at First Congregational United Church of Christ. 

Who we are

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Open and Affirming

We welcome persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

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Accessible to All

We are committed to be physically and attitudinally welcoming of people with disabilities.

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Committed to Social Justice

We are called to acts of witness, compassion, and empowerment to ensure justice for all.

Advent: What Can't Wait?

During Advent we dedicate the four Sundays before Christmas as a time to focus on the birth of Jesus. It is a season of waiting. It is a time we reflect on what can be birthed with new life. However, we also know that while we anticipate a new birth, there are things that cannot wait. 

Therefore, we ask the question, What Can’t Wait? What demands our immediate attention? What requires our work and preparation? What is it that God can’t wait for? Is it our praise, reconciliation, and proclamation? Is it the end of suffering, isolation, and fear? This Advent, we invite you to join us in imagining, prioritizing, and preparing. 

View Advent offerings at First Cong

Christmas at First Cong

Family-Friendly Service | 5:00 p.m. Sanctuary

Traditional Service | 9:00 p.m. Sanctuary and Livestreamed

Come celebrate the birth of Jesus and Jesus’ action in the world. There will be two evening services, an early family-friendly service, and the traditional Lessons and Carols service. The traditional service will be in person and livestreamed.

All are welcome!

Children's MLK Day Service Day

Representatives from Beth Israel Center, Madinah Academy of Madison, Madison Christian Community, and First Congregational are working together to present One Day…Weaving Hope, a Madison Area Interfaith MLK Day children’s event. Children, grades 1-8, will gather to celebrate the life and work of Dr. King through community building, cooperative games, art, service projects, and social justice activities. 

Register your child today!