Social Justice – First Congregational United Church of Christ, Eugene OR

At First Congregational Church our vision is a just, compassionate, and peaceful world that honors all of God’s creation.

Look to the following pages for all the ways you can join the Social Justice team:

The many Social Justice activities throughout the year

Ways you can Take Action

Our Global Mission on the Isle de Tasaera, El Salvador.

Our food missions are the Interfaith Food Hub and the Little Food Pantry.

What's Happening?

Creation Justice-Inspirations for Action
How to Get Straight A’s in Climate Citizenship (AAA) It’s too easy to think that there is little we can do as individuals to help alleviate our planet’s current climate concerns. But actually there is much we each can...
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Sabbatical Pastor Hired for Summer!
Great news: the church board has selected a Sabbatical Pastor to join our church as the lead pastor during the three months that Jonathan will be on his sabbatical. We are very pleased to announce that...
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Tend the Flock: Celebrate Our Graduates
June is just around the corner and with it comes graduation and the end of the school year! Help us to celebrate the many high school graduates in our church community. We will make gift baskets...
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Adult Education Forum-Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Wednesday, May 11 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Would you like to have more respectful and meaningful conversations with people who think differently or whose opinions are very different from yours? The anti-racism task force of the Adult...
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FCC Creation Justice-Inspirations for Action
You! Yes, You! Yes, you CAN! with Climate Action Now Much has been written about the very serious nature of the growing climate crisis here on Planet Earth. But perhaps not enough has yet been written to spur us to bold,...
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All-Church Camp is August 26-28, 2022!
All-Church Camp at Camp Adams will be held August 26 to 28, 2022 (Friday through Sunday). Outdoor Worship Night hike Vespers Swimming Crawdad Fishing Open Gym Ice Cream in a Bag Community! FUN, FUN, FUN!!! We...
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New to First Congregational?
Greetings First Congregational Family! If you’re new (like me) to this church family here’s an exciting opportunity to connect! Beginning May 11, I’ll be hosting a New Member Group that will meet for 8 sessions. This...
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Sunday Morning Adult Education
May 8 and May 15/22/29 9 a.m. in the Wheeler Room Two engaging adult education offerings are coming up! Join the Green Team on May 8 for the delayed Earth Sunday adult education session on Climate...
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Lift Every Voice Oregon
Lift Every Voice Oregon (LEVO) Lift Every Voice Oregon is a coalition of faith-based groups that have organized to reduce gun violence in Oregon (CLICK HERE for the LEVO website to find out more about this organization). They...
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FCC is Seeking New Full-Time Facilities Manager
Last month, we were very sorry to see our Facilities Manager, Frank Spangler, move to MN. So, we are seeking applicants for the position of facilities manager. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate has exceptional communication...
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Looking for an Opportunity to Lead and Serve?
“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” ~ Proverbs 11:25 Do you have experience or interest in helping set priorities and direction for an organization? Do you offer a background...
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Seekers: FCC Spiritual Enrichment Group
Would you like to engage in open-hearted conversations in search of meaning and connection? Do you long to delve deeper with people and leave the world of superficial chatter behind? Do you desire relationships that don’t compel...
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Upcoming Events

Gentle Yoga
May 24, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Men's Bible Study
May 25, 2022 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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Gentle Yoga
May 26, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Contemplative Prayer-in person
May 26, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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In Person Worship Service
May 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Online Worship Available
May 30, 2022
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Gentle Yoga
May 31, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Men's Bible Study
June 1, 2022 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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Gentle Yoga
June 2, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Contemplative Prayer-in person
June 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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