First Congregational Church of La Grange

06/14/2026

June 14, 2026 - Worship Sunday with Rev. Brian Damrow

Welcome to First Congregational Church of La Grange.

Sermon: To Be the Church: The Fun Factor

We are so glad you are here. We are an open-minded, open-hearted, affirming community, seeking to follow in the way of Jesus, and engage in the work of compassion, love and justice.

Wherever you are in your faith journey, with whatever questions you carry, you are welcome here.

Whomever you love, whatever your gender identity, your sexual orientation, your ethnicity, race or ability, you are welcome here.

06/13/2026

Happy Pride! We're all decked out!

The UCC Church is proud to be the first Open and Accepting Christian Denomination. For 41 years, all have been welcomed in this space, in this place, with us. God is still speaking, and we are listening!

💜

06/12/2026

OUR MAN CAVE IS A PARKING LOT! Join us, you will be welcomed!

06/10/2026

H.U.G. (Helping Us Grow) Camp still has openings! An over night camp on beautiful Lake Michigan where all children 4th through 11th grade are welcomed. Click the link for more information! https://www.hugcamp.com/ #

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Well said, Jerry!

06/07/2026

June 7, 2026 - Communion Sunday with Rev. Brian Damrow

Welcome to First Congregational Church of La Grange.

Sermon: To Be the Church: Community Trumps Isolation

We are an open and affirming congregation. This means we embrace the full
diversity of God’s creation—welcoming people of every age, race, gender
identity, sexual orientation, background and ability.

You belong here. Your story matters here. Your voice is needed here. May this time of worship be filled with grace, joy and the deep assurance that you are welcome, wanted, and loved.

We welcome you.

06/06/2026

We are so grateful to CW Kneeland for both their donation of these incredible doors, and their installation. Peter Blais - thank you for making our sanctuary even more accessible and safe! https://cwkneeland.com/

06/06/2026

THIS SUNDAY! Two great La Grange church choirs (First Congregational and First United Methodist, both of La Grange!), two beautiful pieces of music, and two great causes!

06/05/2026

This coming Sunday, June 7 at 3pm, our choir along with First Methodist Church of La Grange will perform Vivaldi's Gloria and Ola Gjeilo's Song of the Universal.

Our very talented baritone and dad joke artist, Jerry Palmer, is also an incredible space photographer. Imagine these awesome images floating through your mind as these beautiful pieces are sung.

We hope you'll join us! Free will offering to BEDS Plus and our Saturday Meals Program!