First Congregational Church of Tempe, United Church of Christ

03/30/2022

Day 30 of Women's HERstory month!! Let's celebrate Morda Newton. Morda has been serving the community as a community healthcare worker. She has been involved in the community for many years and a heart of service. We want to thank Morda for choosing to serve even in tough times!

02/10/2019

First Congregational Church of Tempe UCC has closed its doors. Please contact Southwest Conference United Church of Christ at (602) 468-3830.

07/20/2017

Pearl City Community Church Pastor Phil Reller said police confirmed that two of the victims in today’s fatal fire at Marco Polo are his mother and brother.

05/09/2017

After 125 years of ministry we are closed. Please contact the Southwest Conference United Church of Christ if you have any questions about our church or need assistance in finding a spiritual home. Their phone number is 602-468-3830.

Please direct any inquiries regarding the relocation of our columbarium to Desert Palm UCC, they can be reached at 480-831-0065.

04/10/2017

Many of you have asked about our Columbarium – what will happen to the remains of our loved ones that are interred there? The answer is – our entire Columbarium will be moved to Desert Palm United Church of Christ (1230 East Guadalupe Road, between McClintock and Lakeshore, in Tempe), where a special section designated for First Congregational Church will be added to Desert Palm’s existing Columbarium. On Wednesday, April 19, at 10:00 a.m., we will hold a brief service of dis-interment in our patio, in honor of our loved ones as we prepare to move them to a new resting place. All members and friends of First Congregational Church are warmly invited to attend. We realize that there may be folks who are no longer in contact with our church, but who have loved ones in our Columbarium and would like to know what is happening to the remains, and who should be invited to the April 19 service. We’ll do our best to contact everyone for whom we have contact information. But if you are in touch with anyone who may not have been in church for a while, but who has someone buried here – please be kind enough to let them know of our plans.

03/27/2017

http://www.cbs5az.com/story/35001012/church-built-in-1899-in-tempe-holds-final-service

A piece of Arizona history is in transition. The First Congregational United Church of Christ in Tempe, built in 1899, held its final service on Sunday afternoon.

03/26/2017

03/24/2017

A historic church in downtown Tempe will see its final sermon Sunday. It's not yet known what will happen to the building, which was bought by a Canadian-based development company.

03/22/2017

A Michigan pastor, moved about the mission, wrote a hymn about One Great Hour of Sharing. Share his song with your congregation.

03/16/2017

First Church supports Meals on Wheels as one of our local missions in Tempe. Our volunteer drivers deliver nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable Tempe's seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity. Please contact your representatives in Washington to save this necessary community service. We are our brother's keeper. http://occupydemocrats.com/2017/03/15/trump-just-announced-plan-end-meals-wheels-seniors/

Trump wastes millions on vacations but can't spare a nickel for hungry seniors.