Diverse in Thought.
United in Christ.
God’s love abounds here! With that love, we are grounded in our belief in Christ, yet we explore and approach that belief differently based on our own ideals, thoughts and experiences. The Spirit lives within and around us all, no matter our gender, color, sexual orientation, age, or financial status. And so, we welcome you to come and experience the Spirit’s abiding presence and to deepen your faith with us. We can’t wait to meet you!
Welcome to First Congo
We are a vibrant and growing church drawing members from many surrounding towns. We welcome all people as children of God and value that our members come from many Christian traditions. This breadth of theological perspectives allows us to learn from one another and helps us grow in our own Christian faith in an atmosphere of love and respect. We ask everyone to bring the best of what they have experienced and to acknowledge that all of us have come from a variety of backgrounds and may be in different places on our faith journey.
Whether you are looking for a church home, are an occasional visitor who appreciates our programming, or you fall somewhere in between, we are glad you are here!
Church@Home
Wherever you may be, you can gather together with our church community to watch weekly services, connect with God through music, and have conversations in reimagined face-to-face connections in a welcoming, approachable space.
What’s New
Join Us this Advent & Christmas Season
Dec. 13, 4:30-5pm: Candles & Carols (outdoor on the lawn)
Dec. 20, 5pm: Virtual Premiere of Christmas Words & Music
Dec. 21, 7pm: Live-streamed Longest Night Harp Concert
Get Involved
Our ongoing ministries reach out to meet the needs of our community and our world. A variety of small groups, events and workshops offer opportunities for friendships, spiritual and personal growth, emotional and spiritual support, or activity and service. Explore these opportunities with us!
Small Groups & Ministries
Our ongoing ministries seek to meet the needs of our community and our world and to provide pathways for growth and connection. A variety of small groups, events and workshops offer opportunities for friendships, spiritual and personal growth, emotional and spiritual support, or activity and service. No matter your season, circumstance or where you find yourself on your faith journey, we have a place for you to connect, grow and belong.
Spiritual & Faith Formation Resources
First Congregational Church recognizes the myriad ways in which we can encounter our loving God. Perhaps it is in prayer. Perhaps it is through a Christian education seminar. Perhaps it is by caring for your body, mind and spirit. Explore the various ways you can grow and deepen your faith.
Healing ministries
“Dear friend, I’m praying that all is well with you and that you enjoy good health in the same way that you prosper spiritually.” — 3 John 1:2
First Congregational Church is pleased to offer the congregation access to a Health Ministry program led by our Parish Nurse, Jean Larson, MS, RN.
Stay Connected
During this time of quarantine, limited travel, and sheltering in, we all crave connection. Let us help you find a way to reach out to one another — within our community and beyond.
Grid – Even number of clickable thumbnails
Narrow, single column blocks
A lot of pages will be text heavy and won’t have many photos. We don’t want to have text blocks span the full width of the site, so a narrow, single column block is in order.
Full width colored background with columns
A lot of pages will be text heavy and won’t have many photos. We don’t want to have text blocks span the full width of the site, so a narrow, single column block is in order.
Blog, news, updates, podcast, video, etc grid layout
We’ll want a grid for landing pages that are formatted like a blog (news, updates, etc)
Partners/callout layout
On a few pages we’ll need to display logos and/or thumbnails alongside a short intro. A good example is this page: https://www.wscongo.org/volunteer-opportunities/
Pillars Community Health
Pillars Community Health is a nonprofit provider of health and social services headquartered in La Grange. The organization offers multiple ways to get involved:
- Provide a dinner to the women and children living at Constance Morris House, our domestic violence shelter, through the Connie’s Kitchen program.
- Complete a 40-hour training, then advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence by answering our 24-hour hotlines, assisting at our domestic violence shelter, accompanying survivors to area ERs and police stations, etc.
- Volunteer at our resale shop in La Grange, the Community Shop, by creating displays, serving as a cashier, stocking shelves, pricing jewelry, etc.
- Work with grieving children by serving as a greeter or group facilitator at our Buddy’s Place childhood bereavement program.
Click here to learn more about these opportunities and to fill out the volunteer application.
First Congo
Info about First Congo
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