First Congregational church is an affirming and welcoming community that celebrates the lives and love of all people. We welcome LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color who have too often been excluded from leadership and full participation within traditional communities of faith. We are rooted in the
Read more →September 5Be OpenedMark 7:24-37 September 12Who Are You, Jesus?Mark 8:27-38 September 19First in CaringMark 9:30-37 September 26Courage for CommunityEsther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
Read more →Dear All, I would like to thank everyone for offering me such a warm welcome as I’ve begun my work at First Congregational Church. There are many challenges ahead as together we navigate the risks of COVID-19, but there is no better community to work through these
Read more →Even though we’re not holding major activities in the church, the Facilities team continues to provide thoughtful care for our building and grounds, with both maintenance and necessary updates. These last few months, the focus has been to organize and purchase tents and refine seating, sound and
Read more →According to the bylaws of First Congregational Church, our nine-member Church Board “shall have ultimate responsibility, after the Congregation, for leadership of the Church.” The moderator (Steve Carmichael) and vice-moderator (Elly Vandegrift), in collaboration with the Board and Senior Pastor, help set the agenda for the Board
Read more →Every Wednesday, 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.Join the group to learn something about the Bible and your faith while making some new friends. You don’t need knowledge about the Bible or even a clear understanding of your own faith. Just come and experience the warmth, the insights, and
Read more →Plan for fall Tonight at 7 p.m. via Zoom (link available through All Church Emails) FLOAT will kickoff this Wednesday (September 1) with our first meeting of the program year. We will discuss how to safely provide spiritually engaging programming for children, youth & families this fall. We will also
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