About Us
First Congregational Church is a vibrant and welcoming community rooted in faith, love, and service. As a part of the United Church of Christ, we celebrate diversity and encourage an inclusive environment where every individual is valued and embraced. Our congregation is dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, connection, and outreach through meaningful worship services, community events, and support programs. We come together not only to deepen our relationship with God but also to serve our neighbors and address the needs within our community. At the heart of our faith is a profound spiritual connection, which guides us in living out God’s love and grace in every aspect of our lives. At First Congregational Church, we believe that faith is a journey best traveled together, and all are welcome to join us as we grow in love, hope, and service, embracing each other's unique paths along the way.
Our Mission
We are called together by God, and inspired by the Holy Spirit, to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and to spread the gospel throughout the community and the world through our worship, hospitality, and service. We strive to build bridges.
Our sanctuary is a place of safety for anyone and everyone, and we welcome all persons to worship with us. We worship in a manner which is at times comfort, at times a challenge, at times a celebration, and always in a manner which helps us remember that every person is a child of our loving God.
Our hospitality is extended to anyone who wishes to enjoy it. Our fellowship and educational opportunities are open to all who come. In our life together, we strive to overcome the natural tendency to fear what is different. We celebrate the differences among people and derive hope from that celebration.
In our service to others, and in the spirit of Jesus, we share our unique God-given talents and gifts. We seek to pass on to others the blessings that we have received, and we seek to receive graciously and gratefully the blessings others would pass on to us.
In all that we do, we open ourselves to the spirit of the ecumenical community, both locally and globally. We seek to be filled by God’s presence; we seek to be fulfilled by discerning God’s will and then acting upon it in all aspects of our lives, in the conviction that it is God desire for us to live in a world at peace, and with justice for all.