Welcome to First Congregational Church

First Congregational United Church of Christ
54 So. Jackson St, Janesville, WI 53548

Church Office: firstcon@tds.net

(608) 752-8716

Rev. Wesley Bixby: firstconpastor@tds.net

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

"A Caring Church for Thinking People"
Since 1845

External Links

UCC Web Site

WI Conference UCC

SW Wisconsin Association UCC

United Church Camps

"Our Faith Our Vote Campaign"
Election Issues for the UCC faith community

Take Action!
Current Advocacy Campaigns of the UCC

No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!
(view The Language of God a video about the United Church of Christ)

Who We Are

First Congregational United Church of Christ is a historic, downtown church with deep roots in the city of Janesville. As a congregation we covenant to live out the following purpose statement:

We are a worshipping congregation with a growing faith, grounded in God, shaped and inspired by Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
We encourage freedom of expression coming from our varied cultures, we strive to create a safe place where diversity is honored and welcomed.
We are committed to joining others in caring for the wider community and sharing in the on-going struggle for truth, wholeness, justice and peace.

No matter where you are on your faith journey YOU are welcome here!

Sunday, September 5th

Chancel Choir rehearses from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in the choir room. Hand Bell Choir rehearses after the church service until noon. The Chancel Choir will also sing at the 10:00 a.m. service on the Sept. 5th. Contact Brian Knutson at 921-6543 if you have any questions. We would love to have you join us on September 5th.

Sunday Worship
9:50 a.m.

Child Care

Child care is provided for infants and young children to age three during worship. A professional attendant is on duty 9:50 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Church School

Children attend the first part of the worship service. They hear the scripture read and are present for at least one hymn and other music of the service.

The pastor shares a message appropriate for children, usually based on the scriptural theme for the service.

At a designated point in the worship service they leave for Church School which runs until 11:15 a.m.

Healing Service

Included as part of our Sunday Worship the fifth Sunday of a month as well as during Lent. This is a service which fosters healing of self, of others or of the world. It is a time of prayer, scripture readings, anointing and laying on of hands.

Fellowship Time:
Join us after worship for fellowship and refreshment in our Fireside Room and get to know our members.

Accessibility

Attempting to be a faith community which is inclusive rather than exclusive, First Congregational Church strives to provide a barrier free environment within our building in order to make worship and participation in other church programs readily accessible to all.

Learn more about accessibility at First Congregational UCC.

Learn More About Us

If you are seeking spiritual growth, and you might like to become involved in a community of believers like ours, please let us know of your interest and learn more about us by contacting our church office or contacting our pastor.

Sunday Worship
9:50 a.m.

Church School

Professional Child Care

Fellowship Time

Accessibility

Click here to learn more about this new mission of our church and how you can volunteer to help.

Join Pastor Wes in the adventure of reading the entire Bible in one year.
(more info & monthly readings)

View the new Bequest/Endowment Funds brochure to learn how you can provide for our beloved First Congregational UCC faith community in your estate planning.

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