Welcome
No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey,
you are welcome here.
Worship Sundays at 9 & 11 a.m.
Enter to Worship
Depart to Serve
These inscribed words on the facade above the front doors have welcomed members and visitors into our Church at 444 East Broad Street since 1931. Beginning as an abolitionist church in 1852, First Congregational Church, UCC, Columbus has always focused on two things; worship and social justice. This focus remains the same today.
Members and friends as a church family to worship and depart, ready to serve those in need in the community and beyond. First Church is a vibrant and active congregation, filled with compassionate people who “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God” every single day.
First Congregational Church, UCC, Columbus is an open and affirming congregation that welcomes all people, regardless of who they are or where they are on their spiritual journey. Join us for worship, spiritual growth, and friendship at both of our Sunday Morning Services, education events, and concerts.
We welcome you!
First Congregational Church is part of the Heartland Conference of the United Church of Christ and the United Church of Christ Central Southeast Ohio Association. With our UCC family, we seek to address injustice through the 3 Great Loves: Love of Neighbor, Love of Children, and Love of Creation.
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Sundays at 9 & 11 a.m. on YouTube and Facebook
First Church Staff
We Welcome a New Interim Senior Minister
It is our great pleasure to announce Rev. Rebecca David as our Interim Senior Minister. Her time with us will begin on December 15, 2024. For the remainder of December, she will be “settling in.” Her first time leading worship will be in early January, when we will also have a welcome reception.
Rev. Becky comes to us from the Western Association of the Illinois Conference of the United Church of Christ. Her ten years of intentional transition ministry and eighteen years as Director of Spiritual Care have prepared her well for her work with us. She holds Master of Divinity and Master of Pastoral Studies degrees from Loyola University in Chicago. She also has certifications as Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator, Intentional Interim Minister, Professional Co-Active Coach, and Spiritual Director.
She will serve First Congregational Church as our temporary pastor, while we prepare for calling a new settled pastor. She will be the lead resource for the interim ministry time, working with the Transition Team and search committee to discern the Church’s vision for its future.
Thank you to the Transition Team, the Personnel Commission, and Church Council for their diligence in bringing Rev. Becky David to us. We are excited that Rev. Becky is joining us and look forward to this dynamic time of reflection and growth as we move through this transition together.
We welcome you to join us this Advent and Christmas Season.
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Building & Grounds
First Church is an open and affirming congregation. As such, we open our doors to the community for meetings, dances, wedding receptions, rehearsals and music groups— provided the event or group does not oppose the basic tenet of the church’s constitution. First Church is a non-smoking environment.
Weddings at
First Church
First Congregational Church is a beautiful and sacred place for your wedding. The gothic sanctuary, with its towering ceilings, stained glass windows and rich wood carvings are awe-inspiring, yet surprisingly intimate.
