First Congregational Church of Riverside

06/14/2026

There are times in our lives when we struggle to forgive. We may struggle to forgive others or wish that others would forgive us, but the biggest struggle might just be the ways that we struggle to forgive ourselves. This week at FCC we will explore how God has proven to us that we are in fact always loved and forgiven. We will see what our Bible has to say about God's grace and what that means for us. Come and see and know the freedom of God's goodness for you.

06/07/2026

This week we celebrate God's presence in and through our lives in several ways. We participate in Pride Month with our own celebration of Pride. FCC Riverside has been "Open and Affirming" since 1995. We were the 161st congregation of the United Church of Christ to adopt this stance, and there are nearly 2,000 now. We also celebrate the music ministry of our congregation with Music Appreciation Sunday. Our music staff and volunteers top off their program year with an exciting program. We celebrate our connection to other UCC churches with reports from those who attended the recent Annual Gathering of the Southern California Nevada Conference. Finally, we celebrate our faith in the sharing of Holy Communion. Join us in celebration!

05/31/2026

This week at FCC we will celebrate Trinity Sunday. This is the Sunday when we look at the ways in which God is described as a Trinity—God in three parts or three ways. And this church talk about Trinity can seem kind of dry or boring if we are thinking about it from a structural perspective. This week, however, we will explore together how God’s trinitarian way of being God is actually a gift and blessing for us every day. Come and see what new ideas God has for your life and the promise of God’s presence that is always with you.

05/24/2026

This week at FCC we will celebrate Pentecost. Pentecost is the biblical story of the first meeting of the church--and what we find in this story is that the first day of the church being the church is most likely quite different from the last day you have ever been in church. This week at FCC we will explore together what scripture has to teach us about being a church and being God's people of enthusiasm and hope. Come and see what good news God might have for you.

05/13/2026

Halfway through the week. ❤️
If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or carrying too much right now...
take a breath.
You do not have to do everything perfectly to make it through this week.
Grace is still here.
Hope is still here.
And so are we. ✨

05/12/2026

Even though it’s Monday, people are already feeling the week starting. ❤️
If today was hard, you made it through.
Rest tonight. Breathe deeply. Begin again tomorrow. ✨

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.”
— Lamentations 3:22-23

❤️

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌼🌎
Take a moment today to step outside, breathe deeply, and notice the beauty around you.

Creation is not just something we live in
it is something we are called to care for.

How will you show love for the earth today? 💚

04/17/2026

✨ Friday Blessings ✨

Take a breath. You made it through the week. 💛

Whatever you’re carrying, set it down for a moment.
Let this be a space for rest, for peace, for a gentle reset.

As the weekend begins, may you notice the beauty around you,
feel a little lighter, and remember you are not alone. 🕊️

And if you’re looking for a place to reconnect,
we’d love to welcome you this Sunday. There’s a place for you here.

04/14/2026

Join us tonight for Taize Worship.

We invite you to come and experience a beautiful form of prayer, inspired by the ecumenical community in Taize, France. In our modern era of noise and techno...