Mission
First Congregational United Church of Christ is a church dedicated to leading people to God. We live this out through five core practices: worship, prayer, study, service, and stewardship.
Worship
Worship at First Congregational is rich, expressive, and alive with creativity. We create space for the freedom of authentic expression — through music, art, and voice — paired with powerful preaching that speaks directly to real life. Every element is designed with one purpose: connecting you to the love of Christ, wherever you are on your journey.
Vision
Modeling God’s love, building real relationships, and empowering people from every walk of life — that’s who we are as a Christ-centered church. We give our time, talents, and treasures to worship, discipleship, outreach, and teaching, all in service of building the beloved community.
History
In 1894, First Congregational Church called its first African American pastor, Dr. Henry Hugh Proctor, a graduate of Fisk University and Yale Divinity School. Dr. Proctor’s institutional ministry was launched to serve both the congregation’s needs and to assist less fortunate blacks in their own self-development.
Worship Schedule
Sundays at 11:00 ET.
How to Give
There are several easy ways to give to First Church — Subplash, traditional online giving, the Vanco app, text giving, Cash App, or Zelle. We also invite you to support our Rush College Memorial Ministry and our Homecoming Homelessness Initiative.
Upcoming Events & Announcements
