Who we are
Welcome To Our home in Greene, New York
Our congregation is part of the United Church of Christ. This denomination was formed on June 25, 1957, when the Evangelical and Reformed Church united with the Congregational Christian Churches. These denominations resulted from an earlier union: the Congregational Church uniting with the Christian Churches in 1931, and the union between the Evangelical Church and the Reformed Church in 1934, both of which were of German and Swiss background.
The United Church of Christ is a united and uniting church. It is a church of Christ, working to carry out His mission. It is a free church, where no higher body dictates on local church decisions. And it is a church of the people gathered for worship, work and witness. The two basic requirements for membership are: faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and a willingness to serve God and the world in a covenant of fellowship with other members. And our church doctrine is embodied in our...
"Statement of Faith"
We believe in you, O God, the Eternal Spirit, God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God, And to your deeds we testify:
You call the worlds into being, create persons in your own image, and set before each one the ways of life and death.
You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.
You judge people and nations by your righteous will declared through prophets and apostles.
In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, you have come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to yourself.
You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races.
You call us into your church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be your servants in the service to others, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share Christ's baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory.
You promise to all who trust you forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, his presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in his realm which has no end.
Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto you. Amen.
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The United Church of Christ is a united and uniting church. It is a church of Christ, working to carry out His mission. It is a free church, where no higher body dictates on local church decisions. And it is a church of the people gathered for worship, work and witness. The two basic requirements for membership are: faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and a willingness to serve God and the world in a covenant of fellowship with other members. And our church doctrine is embodied in our...
"Statement of Faith"
We believe in you, O God, the Eternal Spirit, God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God, And to your deeds we testify:
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Leadership
Leader Name:
The Rev. Curtis Whitman Â
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First Congregational Church Service Times
The cornerstone of our church life is the Morning Worship each Sunday morning at 10:00A.M.
Every Sunday a friendly reception is held after worship for extra fellowship time.
The fourth Sunday in June is the Church Picnic, featuring an outdoor service, games, and fellowship.
In a month which has a fifth Sunday, following Church service, we hold a "Bring a Dish to Pass" luncheon to share fellowship with all who attend.
It's been more than 8 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Every Sunday a friendly reception is held after worship for extra fellowship time.
The fourth Sunday in June is the Church Picnic, featuring an outdoor service, games, and fellowship.
In a month which has a fifth Sunday, following Church service, we hold a "Bring a Dish to Pass" luncheon to share fellowship with all who attend.
It's been more than 8 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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First Congregational Church History
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"The lover of silence draws close to God. He talks to Him in secret and God enlightens him".
John Climacus
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First Congregational Church listing was last updated on the 28th of February, 2016