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First Congregational United Church of Christ

 

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Congregation established in 1840

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Building constructed in 1870, and listed in the National Register of Historic Places

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Three manual Schantz Pipe Organ

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Child care provided during Sunday Worship

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Handicapped accessible

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Air conditioned Sanctuary

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Ample public parking 1/2 block south on Columbus Street and at the south side of Washington Park

Activities for the entire family

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Sunday School for ages 3 to adult

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Women's Fellowship (Puritan Chapter)

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A changing series of small group studies

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Adult choir

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Taize Service Wednesday at 7:00 pm

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Bible Study Thursday morning at 9:00am (Thorton house)

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Participants in Illinois Valley PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) and Labor of Love

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Active member in Habitat for Humanity

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Seasonal church activities of worship and friendship

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Community events of service and worship

You are invited to share

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A Welcoming Community

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The treasure of educating children

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Intentional openness and discovery of diversity

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Worship that honors tradition without being bound to the past

United Church of Christ

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Mainline Protestant Denomination formed by merger in 1957

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Members represent a rich diversity of religious backgrounds

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Open and interested in Social Action

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Direct descendants of the Pilgrims, The Congregational Christian Church, and the Evangelical Reform Church

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In partnership with the Disciples of Christ, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), The Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) and the Reformed Church of America

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Promotes cooperation between churches and denominations

We asked people why they attend the Ottawa UCC
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"I love the music"

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"The Pastor's humor"

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"I like when the Pastor has conversation with the children"

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"The sermons carry me from week to week"

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"It is my only fellowship with others. I come to enjoy the coffee and baked goods downstairs and fellowship with others. They are the kindest people."

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"When Sarah plays the organ...I really feel like I went to church."

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"I just sit and feel the presence of the Lord."

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"The people are so kind I just keep coming back."

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"Ann is a concert pianist - the music."

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"You can feel the love of God."

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"You need to come and find out for yourself - This one is hard to explain. I have never attended a church like it."

 

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