At First Congregational Church, we are committed to worship that is welcoming, inclusive, intellectually engaging and spiritually renewing.

Schedule

We gather on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary to listen to the word of God, reading from the scriptures of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. Sermons seek to draw meaning from the biblical word for today, and offer inspiration and encouragement. Our worship also includes an interactive time of sharing prayers and concerns.

Communion

We celebrate the sacrament of Communion on the first Sunday of each month. The Table is open to all. Everyone – child, youth and adult – is welcome. No matter what your religious affiliation, and no matter what your particular beliefs or nagging doubts may be.

Music

On any given Sunday you may hear a quiet prelude on the organ, a choir anthem, a solo or duet on flute, piano or guitar, a handbell anthem or a rousing organ postlude. The hymns we sing include historical denominational favorites as well as folk hymns and meditative chants in the style of Taizé.

Our choirs are open and welcome new voices and/or “ringers.” Please join us:
       Chancel Choir rehearses Wednesdays, September thru May, 7:30pm
       Handbell Choir rehearses Thursdays, September thru May, 7:30pm

Church School, Children & Worship

Children are welcome in worship at FCCW!  Our spiritual formation programs for children help them learn the pattern of the worship service and prepare to be participants in Christian worship.  Children are always welcome in the Sanctuary.  In the back of the Sanctuary, you will find rocking chairs and a basket of children’s books.  You will also find children’s coloring bulletins and crayons.  We hope that as your child gets used to attending church, he or she will want to take part in Sunday morning programs for children.

• The Nursery and Sunshine Rooms are open from 9:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. for infant and toddler care (through age 2).
• Our Preschool-Kindergarten Godly Play class for 3, 4 & 5 year olds meets during worship from 9:45 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. in the Good Shepherd Room. 
• On the first Sunday of the month, children in 1st through 6^th grade remain in the Sanctuary throughout the entire worship service to participate in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
• On other Sundays, children 1st through sixth grade attend the beginning of Sunday worship in the Sanctuary, and leave at 10:15 a.m. for classes.

“From early Christianity we learn that “as we pray, so we believe.” In our worship and prayers, we rehearse and practice the spirit of compassion and joy that we are called to share with the rest of the world when we depart from the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings.”

Holiday Worship Services