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06/14/2026

Third Sunday after Pentecost, Worship at Eleven—June 14, 2026
First Congregational Church—First Congregational Church

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06/14/2026

Third Sunday after Pentecost Worship at Nine—June 14, 2026
First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Columbus, Ohio.

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To give to the mission of the day or to the general fund of the church, please visit: https://www.first-church.org/give/
Thank you for your generosity.

If you are interested in more information and/or in how to become a member of this faith community, please contact the church office at [email protected].

Permission to livestream/podcast copyrighted music is obtained from OneLicense.net, license A-717661.

06/09/2026

Why does Pride matter to people of faith?

Watch current UCC faith leaders reflect on why it matters to them, then tell us in the comments why it matters to you!

🏳️‍🌈The United Church of Christ showed up with bold faith, vibrant ...

06/08/2026

This past Sunday, the congregation blessed our 2026 Mission Trip participants with a special prayer written by Rev. jess (below). They will travel to Washington, DC, June 13-18 Please keep these young people and the adult chaperones in your prayers. Thanks be to God for each one of them!

Creator of the universe,
You have hung the very stars in the heavens
by which travelers navigate their progress.
You have blown the breeze to cool sweaty faces
and planted shady trees beneath which we rest.
You give us sunlight and moonlight to see the way,
and even the dark of night to test our fortitude and our faith in You.
None of us can go where You are not;
Every path leads to You, and every road, bumpy or smooth,
teaches us how to practice Your peace and show Your love.
With our arms outstretched, in the ancient posture of blessing,
we call Your blessing on these, Your people, youth and adult,
seasoned with experience and on the threshold of the new.
May the root of our YHWH protect them.
May the radical justice of Christ the Anointed inspire them
to learn and to lead.
May the wisdom and inspiration of the Holy Spirit
show them new learning that lasts a lifetime,
and motivate their good work in Your world,
and for such a time as this.
In Your many names and for the sake of the world, we pray,
Amen

06/07/2026

Second Sunday after Pentecost Worship at Nine—June 7, 2026
First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Columbus, Ohio.

https://www.first-church.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/06.07.2026-9am.pdf

To give to the mission of the day or to the general fund of the church, please visit: https://www.first-church.org/give/
Thank you for your generosity.

If you are interested in more information and/or in how to become a member of this faith community, please contact the church office at [email protected].

Permission to livestream/podcast copyrighted music is obtained from OneLicense.net, license A-717661.

06/03/2026

First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Columbus, Ohio Open and Affirming Statement: “We, the members of First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Columbus, Ohio, welcome and affirm all. We believe we are all created in God’s image and called to love our neighbors as Jesus loves us. We believe we are many members, but one body in Christ, called to unite all people in God’s love. We are a community seeking God’s presence and love in our lives. We seek to unite persons of all ages, races, nationalities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, sexes, gender identities and expressions, family structures, mental, intellectual and physical conditions, economic circumstances, political, theological and faith backgrounds. Together in our diversity, and being empowered and directed by the Holy Spirit, we will “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God.” (Micah 6:8)
—Adopted September 8, 2002 by the congregation. Revisions adopted January 27, 2019 by the congregation.

06/02/2026

What does it mean to be “Open and Affirming”?

Open and Affirming (ONA) is the United Church of Christ’s (UCC) designation for congregations, campus ministries, and other bodies in the UCC which make a public covenant of welcome into their full life and ministry to persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Columbus, Ohio has been an Open and Affirming Congregation since 2002.

To learn more about Open and Affirming in the UCC, please visit
https://www.ucc.org/what-we-do/wider-church-ministries/gsjm/lgbtqia/lgbt_ona/

06/01/2026

LAST CALL!! Register for PRIDE and T-Shirt Orders!! Deadline today, Monday, June 1

Join us for the Stonewall Columbus Pride March on Saturday June 20, There are options to walk or ride, we would love for you to join us in extending First Church’s Extravagant welcome to our LBGTQ+ neighbors and friends. You can register at
https://onrealm.org/TheFirstCongreg/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ZTA0ZTcxNGQtZTA2NC00NWI2LThiYjQtYjQxODAxMTRkMTMy

Want a T-Shirt? Email Melissa Kulwicki, [email protected]. Please specify quantity, size, and color (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple).

Have a happy and safe PRIDE Month!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

05/31/2026

Trinity Sunday, Worship at Eleven