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
Nice Racism Book Read and Discussion
Wednesday, August 5 | 7:00 p.m. | Zoom
Wisconsin Conference, UCC, is encouraging churches to read Robin DiAngelo Nice Racism. In the book, DiAngelo explores how a culture of niceness inadvertently promotes racism.
Join others from First Cong for an online discussion on August 5.
Fill the Backpacks!
School bells will ring again sooner than we think, so now is the time to help us fill the backpacks! The Board of Outreach purchased the backpacks, but we need YOU to help fill them. There are 3 ways you can help!
- Bring supplies to church. Donations will be collected August 2 through August 23 in the designated bins in the back of the Sanctuary and at the Lathrop entrance.
- Order supplies online and have them delivered to the church office, Attn: Outreach Board, First Congregational UCC, 1609 University Ave, Madison, WI 53726
- Make a gift to First Congregational UCC via Realm (select ‘Other’ and write in School Supplies), on the Church website (under the “Give” tab), or by check (Please note school supplies on the memo line).
Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 23 | 10:00 a.m. | Sanctuary
Join us in Worship as we offer a blessing for the backpacks and school supplies being shared with local schools and community agencies, as well as the backpacks of our First Cong students. When we “bless” our backpacks, we remember that God is with us in all that we will experience each day at school or work. We know that returning to school can be an exciting time of learning and a new beginning. And yet, returning to school can bring challenges and difficulties. Your church community sends prayers for all you encounter!
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.