On Easter Sunday 2018, First United Church of Christ congregation proudly became Open and Affirming
The Following is our covenant:
We, the members of First United Church of Christ, welcome you
If you are Asian, Black, Brown, Hispanic, Native American, or White; If you are male, female, transgender, or gender non-conforming;
If you are 3 years old, 33 years old, or 103 years old;
If you are from just down the street, from across the country, or from another part of the globe;
If you grew up at Hoffner Church, were confirmed in the Catholic Church, got married in a non-denominational church, worshipped in a synagogue or mosque,
or have never attended a religious service;
If you are single, married, widowed, divorced, separated, or partnered;
If you are straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or unsure of your sexuality;
If you are a Democrat, Independent or Republican, affiliated with another political party
or no party at all;
If you have, or have had, addictions, phobias, or a criminal record;
If you own your home, rent, live with your parents, or are homeless;
If you were baptized at First Church, or are worshipping here for the first time;
If you attend services every week, once a month, or once year;
If you have typical or atypical skills, no matter your abilities or disabilities;
However the rest of the world describes you, and however you describe yourself:
You are a beloved child of God and are welcome at First Church.
Being fully welcome in our community here at First United Church of Christ means that as we keep the love of Christ at the center of all we do, our congregation will:
Always seek to affirm the person that you are with loving hearts and open minds.
Follow the way of Christ Jesus with you in loving and being loved by both God and neighbor, with the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit.
Support and encourage you in your ongoing spiritual and religious journey.
Love you for the person you are by living out our denomination’s promise that “No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome at First United Church of Christ.”
About First UCC
Since 1855, First UCC has been celebrating faith, community, and love. We have many wonderful traditions - the Sauerkraut Supper, Rummage Sale, Vacation Bible School, and Ladies Guild - but our appreciation for tradition does not prevent us from constantly discovering what it means to be a person of faith in the 21st century. We now serve a weekly community meal, weekly senior social events, health ministries, and ecumenical & interfaith activities. We at First Church are a hopeful people who know that God will be there in our days ahead with more surprises and blessings. Join us for Sunday worship, or at one of our many ministries or events. We welcome you into our Family of Faith with open arms.
Featuring
Meditation Garden
Need a place to concentrate and reflect? Visit our meditation garden where you can refocus, revive, and inspire your soul.
Youth Group
Our active Youth Group meets
regularly for worship, fun-filled outings,
service trips, and overnights.
Family of Faith
With such a diverse Family of Faith,
First UCC provides numerous
services, ministries and events.
Meet our Staff
Dan Weyand-Geise
Pastor
Tricia Lenhof
Music Director/Organist/Pianist
Kim Ogden
Pastoral Administrator