First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in Rochester, Michigan

06/13/2026

🌸 Let's "dig" in together! 🌱

Please join us on Saturday, June 20, at 2 p.m. for flower garden maintenance time. Bring your favorite tools to w**d, rake, or deadhead flowers.

Join your church family as we nurture the beauty God has entrusted to us — one bloom at a time. 🙏🌸

Good company, fresh air, and blooms worth the effort await! 🌿✨

06/10/2026

This month, our noisy offering will benefit the Michigan Veteran's Foundation.

The Michigan Veterans Foundation works in collaboration with human service providers, nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies to meet the veterans medical, psychological and educational needs. Their mission is to help homeless veterans regain their stability and return self-sufficiency. Michigan Veterans Foundation

06/08/2026

🚨 Update: Tomorrow's Blood Drive has been cancelled due to an unexpected building issue.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, especially to those who had already planned to donate. Your willingness to give is a true blessing, and we are grateful for your grace and understanding.

We will share updates on rescheduling as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued support! 🙏❤️

06/08/2026

🎶 River Strings of St. Clair County were in the house!

What a night! Saturday evening, the Sanctuary came alive as 100 guests were treated to the toe-tapping, heartwarming sounds of the River Strings of St. Clair County dulcimer group. The concert's program was eclectic, with a playlist of pop, Irish, Tin Pan Alley and old time gospel tunes. The music was magical, and included Isle of Innisfree, My Old Kentucky Home, Ain't She Sweet, Moon River and the Great Lakes Song.

🎚️ Huge shoutout to our amazing sound booth crew, who kept everything running smoothly and sounding great all night long. Your behind-the-scenes work made a big difference!

The free-will offering collected during the concert will benefit Kids Empowered on the Move, a nonprofit organization providing emergency housing support for families in Oakland County. Thank YOU to all who donated.

🎻 Huge thanks to the River Strings for an unforgettable evening of music, memories, and community. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon!

06/07/2026

Worship Service June 7, 2026

06/06/2026

Showing our colors and support for Pride month. Special thanks to our flag set up crew, Jen and Kim.

06/01/2026

Worship Service for May 31, 2026
Music Ministry offered by Naomi and Jamey Walters
Guest Minister Traci Bartell

06/01/2026

💊 Community in Action!

Our small groups have been hard at work — washing, drying, and sorting empty pill bottles to donate to those in need. Two weeks ago, we reached a milestone: 300 bottles donated! 🎉

Sue Barnes generously takes these to Matthew 25 Ministries in Blue Ash, Ohio. On her recent trip, when one of the volunteers picked them up, he noticed they were already cleaned and sorted. He said, "I'm taking these up to the office — these will actually be used because they are sorted." When we told him our small groups had washed, dried, and sorted every single one, his response was simple: "Thank you very much."

THIS is a great reminder that small acts of service — done with care and intention — make a real difference. We are so proud of our church family for showing up and giving back! 🙏 Matthew 25 Ministries

05/31/2026

First Congregational Church is excited to host a concert by a local mountain dulcimer group, the River Strings of St. Clair County, on Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m.

The concert's program is eclectic, with a playlist of pop, Irish, Tin Pan Alley, old time, gospel and Stephen Foster tunes. Some of highlights include "Isle of Innisfree," popular Irish song, "Ashokan Farewell," which Ken Burns popularized with his Civil War documentary series, and a wonderful arrangement of Stephen Foster's "My Old Kentucky Home.”

The concert is free – freewill offerings will be collected during intermission and after the concert to support the church’s music program. Join us for a delicious dessert afterglow.

05/25/2026