First Congregational United Church of Christ

What are services like?
A blend of "today and tradition" we feel there's something for everyone. Scriptures, song lyrics/hymnody and liturgy are projected for easy viewing. The pastor has an informal, friendly style and children have a special moment up front before they adjourn to K-9 Sunday educational offerings concurrent with our 10 a.m. Worship. A shorter 8:30 a.m. Sunday service is held at 8:30 a.m. most Sundays between Labor Day and Memorial Day.

What is the community like?
A mix of all ages, young families, children, and youth from La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem and other areas of the Coulee Region. We tend to mirror our communities, blessed with several from surrounding university and medical communities. We mirror our denomination, the United Church of Christ, in striving to be open to all God's people in united and uniting ways. We are a singing church who takes Christ's command to care for others in just and compassionate ways. Like many of the other community churches, we participate in local food pantries, meals for the needy, and efforts for a kinder, more just society.

What if I'm not a Christian?
We believe in two Sacrament: Baptism (usually, but not limited to infants) and Holy Communion/The Lord's Supper. Anyone who believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior is invited to share Communion with us, generally on the first Sunday of the month and also on other special days of the church year. We strive to be welcoming to all people and we value diversity. As Congregationalists, we are very independent-minded, and sometimes we agree to disagree about what we believe and how we live out our faith.