"No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here."
First Congregational United Church of Christ is an Open & Affirming community
SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30 AM
NURSERY AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:30 AM
FROM PASTOR JAY
CELEBRATING 146 YEARS ON SUNDAY!
This Sunday we gather to celebrate our founding on September 28, 1880. Our texts are Exodus 17:1-7 and Philippians 2:1-13. Both deal with human frailty and divine grace – a good reflection on how a church survives for 146 years – by the grace of God. Music is provided by the sanctuary and children’s choirs – and a duet by Andrea and Morgan; Salli is liturgist.
I often joke that people in Prescott have no historical knowledge of congregationalists. I refer to the announcer at city parades calling us the "congressional" church. The Mayflower pilgrims sought freedom to practice their faith. They were committed to education (helped found Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth). We continue their legacy by practicing our faith free of hierarchy and by bringing our brains to church. Please do not confuse us with the Puritans - I love the definition of a puritan shared below:
H.L. Mencken defined Puritanism as "the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy."
First Congregational Church of Prescott, United Church of Christ, is an Open and Affirming congregation. We include all persons without regard to age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender identity, faith, marital status, or personal ability. We welcome all to share the celebrations and challenges of our congregation. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.
