Friends, there is yet another exciting development at First Congregational Church. Long overdue, our audio and visual systems are getting an upgrade! A generous donor has given us a great start on upgrading the sound that you hear in the worship space and video that gets sent
Read more →As an expression of our call to be connected in caring community, FCC is creating a network of Congregational Visitors, people who go out to visit folks who need a visit. These are often people who have challenges in getting out of their place of residence or
Read more →There are times when life is hard. And during those times it is good to have someone to listen and walk the path with you. While a pastor may play an important role in offering care and guidance at such times, the ministry of congregational care belongs
Read more →Greeting church attenders and new visitors on a Sunday morning is a vital part of creating a meaningful, welcoming worship experience. We all know how good it feels to be seen and invited into community. In addition to how we welcome people on a Sunday morning, we
Read more →Effective June 1, the Endowment Committee has one vacancy and is seeking someone to fill this slot for a term beginning then. If you are interested in serving or would like more information, please contact John Soper by email at john.soper43@gmail.com.
Read more →Acolyte is a fancy church word for candle lighter (a carrier of the light). As a regular part of our Sunday worship, we are inviting the young ones among us (probably school age) to bring in the light at the beginning of worship and to bring it
Read more →A small group convened January 26 to reimagine Pastoral Care at FCC. This group included Pastor Nancy, Youth Minister Mark Lindberg, Seminarian Beth Pfeiffer and Board Moderator Dan Close. The goal of this meeting was to discuss ways that the larger congregation could become engaged in pastoral
Read more →Breakfast Brigade Every Tuesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m., we will be making sandwiches in the FCC kitchen. Join us in making a difference any Tuesday afternoon. Recently, Eugene Catholic Worker (serving the homeless at Washington/Jefferson since 2003) was absorbed by Burrito Brigade in order to maintain
Read more →FCC has been a long-time supporter of CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets), Eugene/Springfield’s local mobile crisis team that is trained to work with people on the street. Many of CAHOOT’S calls involve homelessness, mental health, and alcohol and drug addiction. Donated items that help
Read more →Our FCC Family Life Outreach & Advocacy Team would like to hear your voice! We are a committee of the church that works to support and advocate for Children’s, Youth & Family Ministries at FCC. We have spearheaded the Tend the Flock initiatives, worked on curriculum for
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