First Congregational Church

About

No matter who you are or where you are on lifes journey , you are welcome here. Sunday Service 10:00 AMFirst Congregational United Church of Christ - Waukegan, IL. An Open and Affirming congregation www.waukeganucc.org

Story

In response to God’s call, we accept life as a journey of faith inspired by the word and teachings of Jesus, strive to understand how the Holy Spirit leads us and works through us, and seek to be welcoming and supportive of all persons, providing sanctuary and hospitality.

Mission

Open & Affirming
The members of First Congregational United Church of Christ commit to being an inclusive community of faith. We welcome and support all of God’s children by openly providing hospitality and sanctuary to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons. We celebrate each individual’s sexuality as a gift of God. We acknowledge that diversity brings challenge and joy to our discipleship, which is taught to us through Jesus’ Gospel of loving our neighbor and ourselves.

We welcome persons of every race, gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, family status, economic status, orientation, mental or emotional ability into participation, membership, and leadership in our community.

We condemn acts of harassment, discrimination and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons which violate Christian values and shatter human relationship. By God’s grace, we continue to work for justice, healing and wholeness of life for all people.

Products

First Congregational UCC is hosting Coffee Talk each Sunday through Nov. 18th @ 9 a.m. prior to service.
This is a progressive theological bible study employing various creative venues including dramatic readings, power point presentations,
and pictures for reflection and discussion. Coffeee & Donuts & fresh Fruit will be served. ALL ARE WELCOME!