First Congregational UCC of Naperville, IL

First Congregational UCC of Naperville, IL First Congregational UCC is an open and affirming congregation; a diverse, multi-generational community with a caring, nonjudgmental spirit.

We are dedicated to justice and peace issues. As a Just Peace congregation, we have promised to make a difference in the lives of others who experience injustice and violence in our nation and the world. We live this belief by advancing God’s love and justice in the world in our everyday words and actions. The concept of Just Peace stems from the Bible. The Old Testament speaks of “shalom” – the o

rdering of our lives for wholeness, healing, justice, peace, equality, unity, freedom and community. Our congregation began worshiping together in 1832. On July 13, 1833, the Rev. Jeremiah Porter served communion under the branches of a large oak tree on the banks of the DuPage River, which inspired our logo. Our church is the oldest organized church in DuPage county, the second Congregational church in Illinois and has been on its present site since 1846. The church became part of the United Church of Christ (UCC) in 1961. We celebrated our 175th Anniversary in 2008. Our congregation has a history of social justice activism.

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) has a nice 3-minute video on the church landmarking and dedication ceremony.
06/06/2026

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) has a nice 3-minute video on the church landmarking and dedication ceremony.

Naperville community members gathered Sunday to celebrate the landmark designation of First Congregational Church in downtown Naperville.

06/05/2026
06/05/2026

Naperville community members gathered Sunday to celebrate the landmark designation of First Congregational Church in downtown Naperville.

Thanks to Mayor Scott Werhli for giving the Landmark Proclamation and presenting Landmark Chair Vicki Keller with the fr...
06/02/2026

Thanks to Mayor Scott Werhli for giving the Landmark Proclamation and presenting Landmark Chair Vicki Keller with the framed copy. AND, thanks to Councilmen Holzhauer and Syed for attending and supporting us at our Landmark Dedication event on Sunday, May 31!!

We officially celebrated our historic landmark status on Sunday! Thank you to Mayor Scott Wehrli for Naperville and our ...
06/01/2026

We officially celebrated our historic landmark status on Sunday! Thank you to Mayor Scott Wehrli for Naperville and our City Council Members Ashfaq Hussain Syed and Ian Holzhauer for attending! And thank you to our congregation for continuing on the legacy of this historic landmark!

Founded in 1833, two years after Naperville was established, First Congregational Church of Naperville is the oldest church in DuPage County, the oldest Congregational church in northern Illinois, and the first church in Naperville to seek landmark status for its historic building.

Its past and current members include people who have made significant contributions to the city and have been active in social justice causes for almost 200 years. Check out some of the photos from the celebration below!

Join us after church for the dedication of the new landmarking plaque, and a special coffee hour where you can pick up y...
05/29/2026

Join us after church for the dedication of the new landmarking plaque, and a special coffee hour where you can pick up your book if you ordered one. Additional copies are still available!

Go to church on Sunday, get a tomato! The community room is chock full of FREE beautiful heirloom tomato plants that nee...
05/23/2026

Go to church on Sunday, get a tomato! The community room is chock full of FREE beautiful heirloom tomato plants that need a home! 🍅🍅🍅

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05/19/2026

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Thank you to all of our brothers and sisters from St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Aurora IL, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Geneva Lutheran Church,First Congregational UCC of Naperville, IL, Faith Lutheran Church who dedicated their time to secure our doors and watch over our sanctuary and people for many months.

Your commitment has reminded us that we do not walk this path in isolation.

From the bottom of our hearts thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏 🤍

Gracias a nuestros hermanos y hermanas de las iglesias Luteranas St.Marks, Our Saviour’s, Geneva Lutheran, First Congregational UCC of Naperville, y Faith Lutheran church quienes dedicaron su tiempo para proteger nuestras puertas y cuidar de nuestro santuario y congregación por muchos meses.

Su dedicación nos recuerda que no caminamos este
camino solos.

Desde el fondo de nuestros corazones gracias, gracias, gracias.

Music with a Mission is back on May 9th at 4:30 pm! Pianist Timothy Mah and cellist Philip Lee, highly accomplishedmusic...
05/05/2026

Music with a Mission is back on May 9th at 4:30 pm! Pianist Timothy Mah and cellist Philip Lee, highly accomplished
musicians and faculty at the prestigious Music Institute of Chicago, will perform in the sanctuary. The recital will offer music fans the opportunity to witness their talent and synergy.

Check out the event page here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1J5hM7bwSH/

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25 E Benton Avenue
Naperville, IL
60540

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+16303551024

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