A CHURCH WITH A HEART FOR THE CITY
SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 10:30 AM
Beginning May 27, 2018, we'll be moving to a single worship service at 9:30 AM.
This is to accommodate our exciting construction project to make our church facility accessible to all.
This is to accommodate our exciting construction project to make our church facility accessible to all.
welcome Inclusive, welcoming and fun, First Congregational has become a home to many people who are surprised to find themselves in church. We are committed to providing relevant and engaging worship and creating a culture of acceptance where differences are valued. Our worshippers come from a variety of religious backgrounds from Catholic to Protestant to no religious background whatsoever, Wherever you are, you are welcome here. Check out this video welcome to see how newcomers get greeted on April Fools Day.
sermons onLINEWatch a sample worship service here to see what it's like.
You can watch all the sermons by subscribing to our 1st CongUCC DBQ YouTube channel here. location & parkingIn the heart of historic Dubuque
255 West 10th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 We're a church with a heart for the city, in historic downtown Dubuque, so if you can't stroll here, street parking is free on Sundays, or use the parking lot across from the church on 10th and Locust St, or the church lot on the corner of 11th and Locust Street. |
WORSHIP
We offer two Sunday morning services. The 8:30 a.m. is the smaller of our two services featuring meditative music and classic hymns on our beautifully restored organ. We serve communion every week at 8:30.
The 10:30 service is the larger service, it always includes a moment when the pastor calls the children forward to hear a special message. Music spans the generations, so be prepared to delight in the voices of children in the Cherub and Youth Choirs, or the the sounds of bells played by teens and adults. Five choirs rotate with a blended musical style from around the world as well as classical anthems of the historic church, with communion on the first Sunday. HISTORIC & HIPWe were founded in 1839 by six people in a tiny stone church that got foreclosed on. We've come a long way since then, ordaining women, pioneering an outreach to the queer community and standing up for marriage equality for all.
Read about our historic roots here. children & youthChildren and adults worship together at 8:30 and 10:30 AM but for infants and toddlers, we always offer professional childcare in our well-equipped nursery during both worship services and during the 9:30 education hour.
Kids Club, for children of all ages is held on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-7:00 PM with a family meal provided starting at 5:00 PM. Children have devotional time along with playing games and having discussions. Youth Night ,specifically for middle and high school students, is available at 7:30 PM on Wednesday evenings during the school year, but students in that age group are also encouraged to explore any of the Faith Formation special guest speakers that catch their interest. CONSTRUCTION UPDATEYes, we're under construction these days so check here to learn about the elevator and accessible bathrooms we're working on.
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DenominatiOnFirst Congregational Church is a member of the
United Church of Christ, a welcoming denomination of "historic firsts." www.ucc.org |
Church officeThe church office is open Monday-Friday,
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM. 255 West 10th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 563-582-3648 |
VolunteerWe are always looking for ways to serve our community in Christ's name and we can help you find your spot too. Call the office or volunteer at our weekly free meal on Thursdays.
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