First Congregational United Church of Christ, Eugene OR
We are an open and affirming, progressive Christian Church, seeking to live Jesus' vision of inclusive community and mission.
Online Giving | Secure Login | Contact Us

541-345-8741

1050 E. 23rd
Eugene, OR 97405

  • Home
  • Visitors
    • What to Expect
    • Families with Children
    • Accessibility & Parking
  • Worship & Music
    • Worship Services
    • Music
  • Get Involved
    • Signup Genius ↗
    • Sunday Morning
    • Serve the Church
      • Adult Education Committee
      • Board Standing Committees
      • Church Board
      • Earth Stewardship
      • Mentors
      • Prayer Chain
  • Social Justice
    • Social Justice Values
    • Take Action
    • Green Team
    • Gobal Mission: Tasajera
    • Annex Family Shelter
    • Little Food Pantry
  • Learn
    • Children & Family Ministries
      • Faith Exploration
      • Our Whole Lives
      • Sunday School
      • Youth Groups
      • Resources for Families
    • Adult-Youth Education
      • We Are Family
      • Companions in Christ
      • Contemplative Prayer
      • Disciplines Bible Study
      • Men’s Bible Study
    • Small Groups
      • Dinner for Eight Groups
      • Women’s Fellowship
  • About Us
    • Congregational Preschool ↗
    • Welcome
    • Who We Are
    • Pastors and Staff
    • Support Us
      • FCC Endowment Fund
      • Stewardship
    • Contact Us
    • Resources/Links
    • Job Openings
  • Calendar and Events
    • Events
    • Announcements
    • Calendar
    • Newsletter

Social Justice

Home → Social Justice

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 Annex Family Shelter, Interfaith Food Hub, the Dining Room and the Little Food Pantry.

What's Happening?

  • First Saturday Garden Work Party - June 3
    First Saturday Garden Work Party – June 3
    Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon Greetings, Gardeners! The fine weather is here, and we have great things to do out in it. One of these great things is to do some lovin’ on the grounds around...
    Read more →
  • A note from Gretchen Jewett
    A note from Gretchen Jewett
    Update from Children and Family Ministries Dear Church Family, It has been a joy and a privilege to serve our children, youth, families and this church as the Director of Children and Family Ministries for the...
    Read more →
  • Celebration for Gretchen Jewett June 11th
    Celebration for Gretchen Jewett June 11th
    Sunday, June 11 in Fellowship Hall With a decade of nurturing and inspiring our children and families, we will celebrate Gretchen’s tenure as our Director of Children and Family Ministries. Join us after worship on Sunday,...
    Read more →
  • Endowment Committee seeks two New Members
    Endowment Committee seeks two New Members
    Effective June 1, the Endowment Committee will have two vacancies and is seeking people to fill these slots for a term beginning then. If you are interested in serving or would like more information, please contact...
    Read more →
  • Looking for an Opportunity to Lead and Serve?
    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...
    Read more →
  • Final Women’s Fellowship ~ June 11
    Final Women’s Fellowship ~ June 11
    Our fearless leader, Marjie Enseki, is stepping down after many years in the role of major communicator, head cowboy, and general herder of cats. No one else has stepped forward to lead the group, so this...
    Read more →
  • Honor Our Graduates
    Honor Our Graduates
    It’s graduation time and we would like to celebrate the graduates in our church community. We will honor our graduates during worship on June 11. Do you know anyone who is graduating from high school, college,...
    Read more →
  • Pastoral Coverage in early June
    Pastoral Coverage in early June
    In worship, we have two guest preachers coming: Rev. Dr. Lynnea Lindsey for June 4th and Rev. Jennifer Yocum for June 11th. During Pastor JT’s absence while in France (May 29 – June 11), a small...
    Read more →
  • Power to the Diverse People
    Power to the Diverse People
    A couple of Sundays ago, I asked the congregation what holiday was approaching. “Memorial Day,” said many. It was a trick question. I knew that’s what I would hear, but it was not what I was...
    Read more →
  • FCC Transition Team Plan
    FCC Transition Team Plan
    May has been a very busy month for the Transition Team, and June will bring the opportunity to involve the wider congregation in the transition process more actively. As Pastor JT noted in the May Shalom,...
    Read more →
  • Ministering to Members Across the Life Span: Older Adult Programs Return to FCC
    Ministering to Members Across the Life Span: Older Adult Programs Return to FCC
    For many years, under the leadership of Associate Minister Janet Scott, FCC conducted a variety of activities and programs to serve and recognize older members of the congregation. In 2012, Janet and others convened a “Council...
    Read more →
  • Telling our Life Stories this summer
    Telling our Life Stories this summer
    Getting to Know You, Better How often have you looked at someone at FCC and wondered how they got here, to this church? What’s their story? Adult Ed uses the summer months to feature guest presenters...
    Read more →

Upcoming Events

  • Sandwich Making Tuesdays
    June 6, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    See more details

  • Men's Bible Study
    June 7, 2023 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
    See more details

  • Contemplative Prayer
    June 8, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    See more details

  • Telling Our Stories
    June 11, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am
    See more details

  • Youth rehearse song
    June 11, 2023 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am
    See more details

  • Worship Service
    June 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    See more details

  • Celebration for Gretchen
    June 11, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    See more details

  • Women's Fellowship final gathering
    June 11, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    See more details

  • Monday Morning Book Group
    June 12, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    See more details

  • Yoga with Paul
    June 12, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    See more details

  • Sandwich Making Tuesdays
    June 13, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    See more details

  • Men's Bible Study
    June 14, 2023 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
    See more details

  • Contemplative Prayer
    June 15, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    See more details

  • Seekers Group
    June 16, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
    See more details

  • Telling Our Stories
    June 18, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am
    See more details

  • Worship Service
    June 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    See more details

9am Classes, 10am Worship, 11am Coffee Hour
Online Giving | User Login | Contact Us
© 2021 First Congregational United Church of Christ of Eugene
Back to Top
DONATE TO FCC