First Congregational UCC a state landmark
First Congregational United Church of Christ in Waukesha. Photo By Scott Ash
Name of Church: First Congregational United Church of Christ
Location: 100 E. Broadway, Waukesha
Denomination: United Church of Christ
Mission Statement: We are an inclusive Christian faith community, spiritually nurturing and extending ministry to all.
Contact: (262) 542-8008, fcw.office@gmail.com
Web Site: www.fcw-online.org
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to noon Monday - Friday
Interim Minister: Rev. Deborah Howland
Service Times: 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship and Church School
Brief History: Established in January 1838 as the first Congregational Church in the Wisconsin Territory and the first church in what would later become Waukesha County. In 1867 the church building was built and has been renovated and remodeled numerous times since. In 1961 an educational wing was added to the building. In June 1961 the members voted to become part of the United Church of Christ. In 1975 the church became a Wisconsin Registered Landmark.
Ministries:
• Nursery Care
• Church School for ages 3 through Grade 12
• Adult Faith Formation
• Youth Group
• Women's and Men's Groups
• Chancel and Handbell Choirs
• Youth and Adult Mission Trips
• Outreach Opportunities
Upcoming Events:
December 20 - Children's Christmas Pageant
December 24 - Christmas Eve Service 5 and 9 p.m.
January 3 - Epiphany Brunch
Would your place of worship like to be featured in Waukesha NOW? Send your request to: mjozwik@jcpgroup.com. Visit www.waukeshanow.com to view the House of Worship feature online.
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