MORE THAN welcome Upcoming & Recent Worship View Sermons and Live Worship Feed FirstTime? Learn More Kids &Youth Learn More YourJourney Learn More Our Latest News Scott’s Column: A Cold Night in Zurich 01/08/2025 | NewsA 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... read more Scott’s Column: Two Titans 12/30/2024 | NewsLast 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... read more Scott’s Column: Dark Years? 12/03/2024 | Events, NewsIn 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... read more 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. Learn More Weddings 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! Learn More
Scott’s Column: A Cold Night in Zurich 01/08/2025 | NewsA 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... read more
Scott’s Column: Two Titans 12/30/2024 | NewsLast 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... read more
Scott’s Column: Dark Years? 12/03/2024 | Events, NewsIn 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... read more