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!**

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All Church Talent Show
May 20, 2012
Following Worship

Dedication of the Upper Room Chapel
May 27, 2012

We will worship in our chapel and bless this renewed sacred space for our discipleship, worship and mission We pray you will be able to join us. This will be a sacred service.

Graduation Sunday Celebration
June 10, 2012

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:

April 22, 2012
July 29, 2012
September 30, 2012
Special Saturday Healing Service
December 1, 2012

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

"Initial Reflections on the Book of Acts"

(Click here) to read this document created by Pastor Wes

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

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