Award-winning folk-rock artist Namoli Brennet will perform on Saturday, October 3 at 7 p.m., at First Congregational United Church of Christ in the Sanctuary. The public is invited. A trans woman and longtime advocate for people who are LGBTQIA+, Namoli’s lyrics reflect themes of self-acceptance, authenticity, and social...

Sunday, Oct. 4 after worship ~ downstairs in the Atrium and Fellowship Hall This Sunday, we’re celebrating World Communion Sunday with FCC children and youth helping to highlight the students we support in Tasajera, El Salvador. We’ll break bread together in Kids Community then gather in the Atrium for...

Our middle school youth started off by joining the high school youth for a hike to the top of Spencer Butte on September 19, followed by our first middle school only Sunday gathering after church the day. We’ve been discussing the practice of prayer, how it relates...

October 4Wisdom for the WayExodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 October 11Praiseworthy LivingPhilippians 4:1-9 October 18Living Messages1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 October 25The Compassionate LifeMatthew 22:34-46...

Happy Fall, Diggers! Come on out to First Congregational to do some good grounds grooming on Saturday morning, October 3, starting at about 9 a.m. It should be beautiful for it. You are needed. It makes such a difference. Tom says: “Pretty routine stuff, I’m thinking. Nice...

Our FCC Global Mission to Tasajera, El Salvador is lifted up and celebrated on World Communion Sunday. Through the technical and cultural assistance of CIS (Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad), the leadership of the Tasajera community and our church working together, we have established a scholarship program...

Dear Friends, Our Rooted for the Future stewardship campaign is underway, and we are so excited by the generosity, enthusiasm, and momentum we are already feeling throughout our congregation. Over the next several weeks, we will be celebrating the many ways generosity comes to life at First...

Dear Friends, We have much to celebrate at First Congregational Church. Our church is thriving. Worship is vibrant. Ministries are growing. Our committees and volunteers are deeply engaged. Children, youth, families, longtime members, and newcomers are finding ways to connect, serve, and belong. There is a real...

The first week of October is a busy week for providing dinners to several of our congregants. The folks who regularly sign up are already signed up or out of town or just plain busy. So I am looking for new people to provide dinners. If you would like to...

Our Prayground made its debut during worship on July 19, and many families have already enjoyed the worship tools available for children in the Sanctuary. We will continue to observe how children are using the space and how we can adjust before all our families are back...

The weather is changing… Let’s fill The Box will new or gently used warm coats, raincoats, ponchos, socks, mittens, hats, small blankets. All sizes are welcome! The Box – suggestions are welcome too!We’re looking for your suggestions about The Box for this coming year. Last year The...

Interested in getting involved in one of FCC’s ministries? Check out the new Ministry Display Rack in the lobby. It will hold up to 20 ministry cards with information on our many programs, the impact FCC aims to create, and who to contact to learn more. Take...

Nancy Mills of the League of Women Voters will offer a presentation on the voting process in Oregon in the context of the traditional voting process and current political news about voting. Voter registration will be available at the end of the session for those who are...

In this series, we will read and discuss essays written for the “Democracy Series”, published by The Charter for Compassion. This series asks us to understand the responsibility each of us has to make democracy work for all by reflecting on our core values and lending our...

Can you believe it, fall is here?! Women’s Fellowship looks forward to gathering the second Sunday of every month starting October 11 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Wheeler Room. We will share summer memories, greet retuning and new friends, and look at plans for the...

Bring your best recipe. Spice it up. show us what you’ve got! Think your chili has what it takes? Enter it in our Chili Cook-Off and let the judging begin! JUDGING + PRIZES Or just come hungry and be part of the fun. Sample the entries, cheer...

Did you see how many children and youth we had on Sunday? What a delightful Celebration at FCC! We have openings for one volunteer in Kids Community this Sunday, 9:30-11:30, and one after church for our new Middle School group Sunday from 11:30-1:30. To sign up for Kids Community,...

In October, FCC hosts a couple of our traditional intergenerational events to celebrate the season of autumn. An outing to Johnson Family Farm’s Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, Oct.18 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. is always a hoot! We’ll enjoy Walt’s Wild Wagon ride together with the chance to toss...

FCC’s popular “Third Act” luncheon/speaker series returns for another year on Monday, October 19, at 11:30 a.m. in the Wheeler Room. The speaker will be our own Noreen Dunnells, who will provide an overview of the newly resurgent Eugene-Springfield Community Kindness Initiative. Many people will recall the...

In October, FCC hosts a couple of our traditional intergenerational events to celebrate the season of autumn. Our Harvest Festival is on Sunday, Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m. We’ll have pizza, music and all the pumpkin carving tools. Bring your pumpkin and leave the mess at church (and...

WEDNESDAYS Join the group Wednesday mornings 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 the care that is...

Beginning September 20, we’re embarking on a six-week journey through one of Christianity’s most familiar texts: the Lord’s Prayer. We’ll take it one line at a time, asking what happens when we slow down and listen again to words many of us have been saying for most...

Adult Education, 9 a.m. in the Wheeler room Charles Michael Brill, author of An Uncertain Life: Growing Up Gay and Southern Baptist. Brill is a member of Pastor Eric’s former congregation in Florida. He will talk about his book and his life experience. (Copies of his book...

Our New High School Youth Ministry Coordinator! We are delighted to welcome Imani DenHerder as FCC’s new High School Youth Ministry Coordinator! Imani will begin with us on Celebration Sunday, September 13. She brings extensive experience in education, nonprofit leadership, and youth ministry, including working with children and youth at...