Local ministry
for the global good
who we are
what we do
WORSHIP
Our worship is both traditional and contemporary. We are rooted in the traditions of our faith but seek fresh and creative expressions for today.
MISSIONS
First Congregational has a rich legacy of mission work. We respond to God’s call to know and love our brothers and sisters in our community and around the world.
GROUPS
Every group at First Congregational is different and unique. Some share a meal or study a book, but the main goal is to share a life together, serve and draw closer through care, connection, and events.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We are individuals with hopes, dreams, questions, and fears. We are stressed-out parents trying to lead lives that express our values. We are children needing positive connections to form our life’s foundation. We are friends holding steady through each other’s peaks and valleys. We are a community of imperfect people following the teachings of Christ.
We are called to act as Global Citizens, aware of the ways we are connected to all of God’s Creation. We intentionally seek to nurture the light of God within and share it in a complex world that needs healing. We believe God’s love is inclusive and unconditional.
We believe in Christ and Christ’s work of redemption and reconciliation in every generation.This is why we are committed to listening for God’s “still speaking” voice for our lives and in the world today. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. We believe in extravagant welcome and our communion table is open to all who seek to know God’s grace and Christ’s presence. We advocate justice for all including the environment and believe the church’s mission changes lives.
-current events-
Check out what's happening at first congregational!
sundays, june - august
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Sunday School Summer
Children begin their morning in the sanctuary. After the Children’s Message, children leave the sanctuary for Sunday School. If you choose to have your children stay in worship, there are children’s bags with coloring and other activities available in the foyer.
sunday july 21
10:00 am - 12:00 am
youth service project
All youth and young adults are cordially invited to take part in our church grounds clean up service project. If you are in 7th grade or older, come on out and join us for two hours of clean up and lunch. Our church needs YOU! The weeds are taking over! The more of us come out to work on cleaning up the grounds around our parking lot, the more can get done. Bring work gloves-there are some pretty thorny weeds throughout the grounds.
sunday AUG 4
10:00 am - 11:00 am
hymn sing celebration
Raise your voice in joyful community as we sing some of our favorite hymns. From old classics such as “He Lives” to newer gospel songs “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”. A Sunday filled with your favorites played on organ and piano led by Jim Molina along with our very own chancel choir!
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