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

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No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!

	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!**

*(Learn about the United Church of Christ by viewing our Uniquely UCC* and UCC Values videos.)**

2011 Annual Report Table of Contents By-Laws Revisions now available online.



Pasta Poetry & Piano XXI	Friday 02/10/12 6:00 p.m.
Plan to attend this highly enjoyable annual fund raising event for Habitat for Humanity. View flyer for further information.

Annual Meeting
Sunday February 5, 2012 Following Worship (view annual report ; table of contents); and By-Laws Revisions)

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

Over the past several years a meaningful tradition of offering prayers and anointing oil for individuals has been part of our worship routine. The following Sundays will offer a healing service during our worship time:

September 19, 2010
November 21, 2010
January 16, 2011
March 20, 2011
May 15, 2011

We invite you to either come forward during the healing service to receive a prayer and anointing OR to spend the time in prayerful reflection. We know that busy lives do not often afford us moments to sit and simply be. Hopefully these services will be space for extended prayer and for you to voice your prayers to God.

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.

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Sunday Worship
9:50 a.m.

Church School

Professional Child Care

Healing Service

Fellowship Time

Accessibility

Adult Educational Opportunities Scheduled for Winter 2012

View Photos from 1/15/12 New Years Potluck & Games Event

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

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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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