First Congregational Church UCC

09/05/2026

Join us for worship tomorrow at 10:30am to learn about the brave midwives who lied to Pharaoh, Shiprah and Puah! Pastor Kearstin will facilitate our learning and conversation in an Impromptu Bible Study during the service 😊

09/04/2026

Here’s another article! 👏🏻

A rainbow bench that was donated to a North Ridgeville church as a symbol of support for the LGBTQ+ community has been stolen less than two weeks after it arrived. The bench was donated to First Congregational United Church of Christ,…

09/04/2026

Sunday school begins on September 13! Volunteers are needed in the nursery and as Sunday School teachers. Curriculum, supplies and training will be provided. A teacher information session will be held on Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 pm in the church school wing. It will last no more than an hour. PLEASE consider volunteering for this important ministry. You can contact Mary at [email protected].

09/04/2026

Our rainbow bench (gifted by David's UCC - Canal Wi******er) made the news!

A rainbow bench that was donated to First Congregational Church, an open and affirming congregation in North Ridgeville, was stolen earlier this week.

09/04/2026

📣 A bench update from FCC!

Hello all! Thank you so much for your sharing the info about our stolen rainbow bench — we appreciate all the support we’ve gotten this week!! 💗

The rainbow bench 🌈 was donated to us by David's UCC - Canal Wi******er , a congregation near Columbus, Ohio. It arrived on Saturday August 22nd and disappeared by Monday August 31st; it wasn’t even here for two weeks! Since the bench had recently been delivered, it was sitting in the back of the parking lot while we decided where to officially put it.

When they heard about it’s disappearance, the folks at DUCC reached out and offered to gift us another bench to keep the rainbow spirit alive and we have happily taken them up on that! So never fear, another rainbow bench will be coming soon 😊

Here at FCC, we will continue to love all of God’s creation loudly and proudly, including, but not limited to, the LGBTQ+ community. The fact that our bench was taken is all the more reason for us to stay grounded in God’s abundant love for all!

If the saga of the stolen Pride Bench has you curious, come check FCC out for a Sunday worship service! On the first Sunday of the month we do an Impromptu Bible Study and celebrate Communion during the service — it’s a great time to visit. This Sunday (9/6) we will also have a New Member Class following worship where you can come with all your questions!






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09/03/2026

We love the way Cuban-American theologian talks about God as shared, rather than private. "We need one another because no single body, culture, or nation can bear the fullness of God's image alone," says Armas. Together, we reply HALLELUJAH! ❤

09/02/2026

Interested in joining First Congregational Church? ⛪ Pastor Kearstin is having a new members class on September 6 after the worship service. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the office or Pastor Kearstin at [email protected] 💫

09/01/2026

‼ Oh no! Our new rainbow 🌈 bench is missing! Surely it was taken by someone committed to LGBTQ+ rights who wants to share their support LOUD AND PROUD 😉 rather than by a mean-spirited person who's okay with stealing from churches.. right?

08/31/2026

Liturgists are needed beginning on September 6th. Sign up sheets are available in the front and back of the sanctuary! Let Pastor Kearstin or a deacon know if you would like to be involved, or have questions 😊






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08/30/2026

This morning we prayed for our church partners in Nepal in the wake of devastating flooding. 🙏🏻Here are the full remarks from our partners, who are currently on the ground responding to a variety of needs. ❤ If you would like to support our partners in Nepal, you can click the link below to donate and select “international emergency” from the drop-down menu. https://support.ucc.org/global-HOPE