FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH UCC, DUBUQUE, IOWA
  • Worship
  • Staff
  • Clergy
  • Youth
    • Youth Ministry Staff >
      • Pastoral Associate & Youth Ministry Director
      • Youth Ministry Associates
      • Kids Club & Nursery Staff
  • Music
    • Music Staff >
      • Music Director, Organist
      • Chancel Choir & Creativity Director
      • Instrumental & Bell Director
  • Calendar
  • Connect
    • Membership
    • Baptisms
    • Weddings
    • Cafe Plus/Feed the hungry
    • Scholarships
    • Mission Support
    • Parental Medical Permission Form
    • Church Leadership
    • Stewardship
    • Governance
    • Online Directory

Sunday worship at
​steeple square 9:30 AM


Due to structural issues that have rendered our beautiful historic sanctuary unsafe, we are worshipping at one of Dubuque’s most beautiful event venues, Steeple Square at 101 E 15th St, while our offices remain at 255 W 10th St. 
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Wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. Join us in person for worship on Sundays at 9:30 AM. Lots of people come through the main doors of our historic church on 10th Street, but you can find our fully accessible entrance by coming up the ramp through our church courtyard on Locust Street, just South of our 11th Street parking lot. You can also watch a live stream broadcast on the Church YouTube at 9:30 AM or or find past worship service videos on our YouTube Channel.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS YOUTH & MUSIC 

Wednesday nights are when we gather for a church supper, youth programming and rehearsals for our many choirs. Program year ended on May 11, 2022 and we look forward to the start of Fall programming on September 14, 2022.

welcome

Open and Affirming, Inclusive, Welcoming and Fun. First Congregational has become a home to many people who are surprised to find themselves in church. with 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 were greeted on April Fools Day.
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​​HISTORIC & HIP 

We 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. ​
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sermons onLINE 

Watch 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 

​​ We're a church with a heart for the city, located at 255 West 10th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 in historic downtown Dubuque.
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DenominatiOn

​First Congregational Church is a member of the
United Church of Christ,
​a welcoming
 
denomination of "historic firsts."
​www.ucc.org​​ 

First Congregational Church of Dubuque History

Church office

255 W 10th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001.
 563-582-3648
Church Business Manager
​Nikki Ketchum 
Email Church office

Volunteer​ 

We 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.
Feed the hungry
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  • Worship
  • Staff
  • Clergy
  • Youth
    • Youth Ministry Staff >
      • Pastoral Associate & Youth Ministry Director
      • Youth Ministry Associates
      • Kids Club & Nursery Staff
  • Music
    • Music Staff >
      • Music Director, Organist
      • Chancel Choir & Creativity Director
      • Instrumental & Bell Director
  • Calendar
  • Connect
    • Membership
    • Baptisms
    • Weddings
    • Cafe Plus/Feed the hungry
    • Scholarships
    • Mission Support
    • Parental Medical Permission Form
    • Church Leadership
    • Stewardship
    • Governance
    • Online Directory