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.
WEATHER ALERT for Sunday, January 25, 2026
Due to the prediction for significant snowfall and very cold temperatures, in-person worship services will be replaced by a pre-recorded service available through the church’s website and Youtube channel. Rev. Becky David will be offering the message, with music provided by the choir and organist Joshua Stafford.
The Annual Meeting has been postponed until Sunday, February 8, 2026. There will be one service at 10 a.m., with the meeting to follow. The congregation’s Chili Cook-off is also re-scheduled for the 8th.
Please be safe and warm.
Peace and grace,
Sarah Reed, Moderator
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 gather 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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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.
The Washington Gladden Social Justice Park
Located next to First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is nation’s first public park dedicated to social justice. The park is named in honor of Rev. Washington Gladden, “the Prophet of the Social Gospel”. Rev. Gladden served as Pastor of First Congregational Church from 1882 through 1918. To learn more about the park and upcoming events, click the button .