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.  ​
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​​our roots

On May 12, 1839, Rev. James Clark of the Congregational Home Missionary Society gathered 5 men and 14 women together into a new congregation that would be called First Congregational Church of Dubuque.  Originally, worship was held in the Old Stone Church across from Washington Park on Locust St.  Following the Congregational tradition, each member, then as now, has a vote in the affairs of the local church without any outside dictates or constraints. Read about our historic roots here. ​
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location 

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

​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. ​​
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​WEDNESDAY NIghts

Wednesday nights are when we gather for children and youth programming along with rehearsals for our choirs. Programming runs September-May each year. See Youth and Music pages under ministries for more information.​
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sunday WORSHIP volunteer opportunities

There is no substitute for the human compassion, friendship and care spoken by our members to others, please consider signing up to volunteer where your gifts and talents shine!
Purchase flowers in memory or honor of a celebration to be displayed Sunday, then take home to enjoy!
Do you enjoy reading and speaking  to large groups? Read our Sunday Scripture during Worship!
Do you have the "gift of gab"?  Do you love meeting new people? Be a greeter before Worship!
​Do you like coffee?? Do you like to organize?? Be on the worship team to set up our worship space on Sunday's before worship!

DenominatiOn

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

Church office

255 W 10th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
 563-582-3648
Tuesday & Thursday
​9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Church Business Manager
​Nikki Ketchum 

Volunteer​ 

We are always looking for ways to serve our community in Christ's name and we can help you find your spot too.  Currently our weekly free meal on Thursday's is being held at The Dubuque Rescue Mission. Please contact (563) 587-8164 to volunteer.