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.
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.
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.
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.
Giving at First Church
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.
First Friday at First Church
The Jazz Ministry at First Congregational Church brings Atlanta world-class jazz all season long, with a live jazz series featuring some of the best musicians and vocalists performing anywhere today.
Church Bulletins
Want to know what we’re up to? View and download our weekly bulletins.
College Ministry at First Church
We offer a robust college ministry serving students in the Georgia State University community. Located at the nexus of the university, our church provides students with a spiritual home through their college years and into early adulthood. Please volunteer with us.
Community Partners
We partner with various organizations throughout Atlanta and Metro Atlanta including Communities In Schools Atlanta, C.H.O.I.C.E.S., Inc., CSM Angels Refuge, Hosea Helps, Midtown Assistance Center, Georgia State University and local schools and faith communities. See what we’re about.
Vote
Let your voice be heard. If you have not yet registered to vote, or want to verify your voter registration status, mail-in application and ballot status, poll location, early voting locations, elected officials, registration information on file with the county office, review a sample ballot, or check your provisional ballot status, right now is your opportunity. Do not wait. The last day to register to vote is October 5, 2026.
Upcoming Events & Announcements
