First Congregational Church

About

An Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ "No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!"
www.firstchurchwoodstock.org

Story

First Congregational Church of Woodstock is a vibrant Christian community where we gather to worship God, to serve our neighbors, and to grow in our faith through our relationships with one another. We believe that God’s love is for everyone—no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey. As followers of Jesus, we seek to reach out to neighbors, friends, and strangers, and to share a spirit of welcome with all who cross our threshold. Led by Christ’s Spirit, we commit ourselves to caring for one another and for all creation, bringing our curiosity, our spiritual hunger, our sorrows, and our joys, and finding sustenance for the journey together. In all things, we seek to embody God’s grace, mercy, forgiveness, compassion, hope, and joy.

Mission

We believe God calls us to:
Worship and Proclaim God’s living presence,
Grow in our awareness of God’s love,
Celebrate the fellowship of a loving,
Supportive communityof friends, and
Challenge the church and its members to use their gifts in service
with the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the guide.