First Congregational UCC Springfield

Are you hurting and lonely? Are you fighting addiction? Are you hungry for knowledge and understanding? Are you entering a new phase of life? Are you craving connection? Are you happy and you know it? Are you curious? Are you afraid and uncertain? Whatever your current situation or circumstance, there are people waiting to meet you and to share in all the ups and downs of life. No one should do life alone! Come find your community at First Congregational United Church of Christ. Worship with us this Sunday at 8 or 10am-2100 S Bates Avenue.

This Saturday, there’s a free anti-racism training at BOS Center, with a lunch provided. We are all created in the image of God and we have much work to do to make sure all are afforded full human dignity. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how to help make that happen.

Join us online this evening at 7:00 for an open conversation about redemption. We will read the story of Zacchaeus the Tax Collector (Luke 19:1–10) — a powerful moment where Jesus refuses to define a man by his worst behavior— and attempt to answer some of the following questions:
• Is it possible to extend grace without dismissing the harm we cause?
• What does it mean to see someone the way Jesus saw Zacchaeus?
• When have you experienced a love that refused to define a person by their worst day?

This will be an honest and hope-filled discussion about how grace meets us in the branches and calls us down by name.
We’d love for you to join us. Zoom link is in the comments.

Looking for a place to worship this Sunday? We would love to welcome you to our church family this weekend!

Join us for a time of worship, prayer, encouragement, and God’s Word.

We’re a small church that simply loves God and loves people. If you’ve been thinking about getting back to church or visiting somewhere new, we invite you to join us this Sunday.

Join us next Wednesday, May 27th!

Ascension Sunday isn’t just about looking back — but about lifting our eyes toward hope. ✨ This Sunday at First Congregational United Church of Christ, we’ll gather at our little church on the corner to sing, pray, worship, and remember that grace still has a way of surprising people. Worship begins at 8:00 and 10:00 AM. Come discover the beauty of faith shared in community.

Tomorrow morning, we’ll step into the scene where Christ gives His disciples one last assignment — a calling that still echoes across generations. Join us at 8:00 or 10:00 AM as we explore the Great Commission and what it looks like to carry hope, truth, and grace into the world around us. There’s a seat for you!

During the month of May, we will be collecting health and hygiene items to share with people in need. Throughout the month, we will collect items that help us take care of ourselves, which also happen to NOT be eligible for SNAP funds. Suggested items include:

Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Deodorant, Shampoo/Conditioner-ALL hair types, Hairbrush/Comb/Pick, Disposable razors, Shaving cream, Soap-bar or liquid, Hand sanitizer, lotion, Lip balm, Sunscreen, Q-tips, Facial tissues, Toilet paper, Wet wipes
Menstrual Products, Bandages, Antibiotic ointment, Anti-itch cream. Send us a message to make arrangements for drop off. Help us support our community!

Our Wednesday online Bible study will take a short break for the next two weeks. We will start back up on May 20th with even more opportunities for discussion and growth. Mark your calendars now!

Join us this Sunday at First Congregational Church for an inspiring time of worship together. We will be partaking in communion as we reflect on the story of the road to Emmaus from Luke 24. While communion isn’t the only focus, it beautifully connects to how Jesus was made known in the breaking of the bread. Come and be encouraged, renewed, and reminded of Christ’s presence with us.