First Congregational United Church of Christ, Downers Grove

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Downers Grove, Illinois ● United Church of Christ ● 09:30am

First Congregational United Church of Christ, Downers Grove

About Us

First Congregational UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation in the United Church of Christ. The church was begun as a pipeline for the underground railroad during Civil War times. Social conscious Christians came together and through their common actions and hopes in Christ formed a church here in Downers Grove. We are proud of our past, but also excited for our future. Come see a different kind of church- one where all God's children are affirmed as being made in the image of the divine, where toegther we journey in faith, growing together and engaging in ministry beyond our walls.

Vibe: Casual, Traditional Liturgy, Down to Earth, Downtown, Spirit-filled, Friendly, Progressive, Gay affirming, Inclusive, Multigenerational, Lively

Programs: Community Service, Social Justice, Youth Group, Choir, Missions, Yoga/Meditation, Dance, Nursery, Adult Education, Preschool, Children's Ministry

Music: Traditional Hymns, Rock-n-roll, Contemporary, Praise and Worship

Denomination: United Church of Christ

Size: Medium

Language: English

Founded: 1866

Contact

Phone

(630) 968-0358

Website

http://www.uccdg.org

Social

Our Services

Sunday

09:30am: Service

What to Expect

What are services like?
On a given Sunday you will find relevant and Biblically centered preaching, ecletic music everything from Bach to Lady Gaga, Wesleyian hymns to Shawn McDonald and Sidewalk Prophets, and a congregation that is alive and active in the Holy Spirit.

What is the community like?
A fair mix of ages, coming both from within Downers Grove and it's surrounding communities. Blue and White collar mixed.

What if I'm not a Christian?
We'd love to have you come and visit with us. As I mentioned earlier, we belief that in life faith is a journey. We respect people of all faiths, while honoring and expressing our own walk in Christ. We are also actively involved in finding common ground with other faiths and ways that we can work together in the community.