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Scott’s Column: A Cold Night in Zurich

Scott’s Column: A Cold Night in Zurich

A cold night in Zurich.  As historian William Estep describes it, "the chill of the winter wind [was] blowing off the lake" as a dozen men "slowly trudged through the snow."  The date was January 21, 1525.  The men, a group of young humanists on fire by all the ideas...

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Scott’s Column: Two Titans

Scott’s Column: Two Titans

Last week two titans of the liberal Mainline Protestant churches died--theologian John Cobb and hymn lyricist Ruth Duck. About a dozen of Ruth Duck's hymns appear in the UCC's New Century Hymnal, including some we sing regularly like "Arise, Your Light Is Come," "Now...

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Scott’s Column: Dark Years?

Scott’s Column: Dark Years?

In the late nineties, American philosopher Richard Rorty predicted that in 2016 America would elect a strongman and enter into thirty dark years, but come out the other side with renewed hope and a society that is more charitable and just. Rorty's prediction returned...

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Our Building

First Central Congregational’s beautiful building offers rental space to community organizations and area professionals. Our sanctuary, which seats 600, has been utilized for vocal and instrumental performances, recitals, and concerts.

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First Central – for the church wedding of your dreams. Completed in 1921, First Central Congregational Church has been the site of many weddings and commitment ceremonies over the years.  Non-members are welcome!

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