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 First Central Church – Who’s in Charge? Part 4 06/11/2025 | NewsLast time I talked about Teams. But what about Committees? The First Central ByLaws has this definition: “A Standing Committee is a work group focused on a recurring or perennial issue. An Ad Hoc Committee or Task Force is appointed for a limited time and focus.... read more First Central Church: Who’s in Charge? Part 3 05/28/2025 | NewsIn last week’s column, I introduced Ministries and Teams. Teams provide the arms and legs (and the mouths and the hearts, etc.) to carry out First Central’s work in the church and in the world. Teams have a great deal of independence, but are accountable to a... read more First Central Church – Who’s in Charge? Part 2 05/21/2025 | NewsWhen we restructured our church governance in 2012, we aimed at streamlining the organization and making it more flexible in order to keep our focus on mission and ministry. This required a better distribution of authority. To do this, we created ByLaws that call for... 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
First Central Church – Who’s in Charge? Part 4 06/11/2025 | NewsLast time I talked about Teams. But what about Committees? The First Central ByLaws has this definition: “A Standing Committee is a work group focused on a recurring or perennial issue. An Ad Hoc Committee or Task Force is appointed for a limited time and focus.... read more
First Central Church: Who’s in Charge? Part 3 05/28/2025 | NewsIn last week’s column, I introduced Ministries and Teams. Teams provide the arms and legs (and the mouths and the hearts, etc.) to carry out First Central’s work in the church and in the world. Teams have a great deal of independence, but are accountable to a... read more
First Central Church – Who’s in Charge? Part 2 05/21/2025 | NewsWhen we restructured our church governance in 2012, we aimed at streamlining the organization and making it more flexible in order to keep our focus on mission and ministry. This required a better distribution of authority. To do this, we created ByLaws that call for... read more
