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
Open and Affirming
We welcome persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
Accessible to All
We are committed to be physically and attitudinally welcoming of people with disabilities.
Committed to Social Justice
We are called to acts of witness, compassion, and empowerment to ensure justice for all.
News and Upcoming Events
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 10 | 10:30 a.m. | Lathrop Parking Lot
Pets, bring your people and join us for a blessing! We will meet at 10:30 a.m. ‒ rain or shine ‒ in the small Lathrop Street parking lot. Treats will be provided for people and pets. We’ll bless them all ‒ dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, snakes, chickens, and more! Pets who prefer to stay home are welcome to send their people with a picture to bless. All are welcome!
As a way to serve animals in our community, we will collect gift cards for Mounds or Chewy for Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims (SAAV).
A Faithful Response to Othering
Sunday, October 18 | 11 a.m. | Chapel
In his ministry, Jesus regularly reached out to those pushed to the fringes of society. Jesus talked with, ate with, and welcomed ALL, giving everyone a place at his table. What does it look like for us to talk with, eat with, and welcome all without judgment today? As followers of Jesus, we should feel called to do the same work in our society today.
Often, “othering” happens when we fail to understand our siblings’ lived experiences. Each event will include speakers who will help us better understand things we can do as Christians to be inclusive. What is a Faithful Response to our Transgender Siblings? Learn more.
Empowering Community
The Stewardship Board has been thoughtful in seeing the needs of the community, the greater community, and the world, and are now calling on the community of First Congregational UCC members and friends to help support the Church in Empowering Community.
Empowering Community involves giving as we share our faith in the ultimate goodness and dignity of all.