WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH!
At First Congregational Church of St. Louis, you’ll find a group of welcoming individuals, couples, and families exploring their faith together while working to make a difference in our community and beyond. With spirited worship, hands-on service, thoughtful discussion, and sincere fellowship – no matter who or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!
Worship
Sunday Morning Service: 10:30AM
Children's Sunday School: Following the Children's Story in Worship
Coffee & Community: Following Worship
Preschool
First Congregational Preschool offers a play-based learning environment and child-centered curriculum designed to foster each child's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth.
A WELCOMING COMMUNITY
LEADERSHIP
NEWS AND EVENTS
Sundays June-August - 10:30 AM
We're trying something new this summer! Our Sunday worship will be intergenerational as we explore what it means to be a neighbor through the lens of a different area of the Christian life: the arts, ritual, and service. Learn more HERE!
Church Buildings - Blessing or Curse?
Sundays August 11 & 18 - 11:45 AM
Rev. Dr. David Greenhaw, President of Eden Theological Seminary and FCC member will present the next two Coffee Hour Chats after worship in our chapel. Based on his lectures at Eden Seminary last spring, this two-part talk will examine the use of church buildings. Free and open to the public. Learn more on facebook HERE.
Sunday September 8 - After Worship
Join us for our annual picnic as we say farewell to summer and hello to the new program year! We'll gather on the garth for a potluck meal after worship.
Thursday September 26-November 21 - 6-7:15 PM
This fall, our Thursday evening Meeting Ground will focus on deepening our faith. Beginning with a meal, we'll sing together and experience a different spiritual practice each week. Along with the Meeting Ground, Thursday nights will include Handbell Rehearsal (4:30-5:30), a study of Rachel Held Evans' Inspired (5-5:45), and Choir Rehearsal (7:30-9:00). More details to come!
Saturday October 19 - 10 AM-12 PM
Join us as we package diapers for one of our mission partners, the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank.
Thursday November 21 - 6:00 PM
All are invited to FCC's annual Thanksgiving meal, when we will give thanks to God and share in food and fellowship together.
Mondays June-August - 1-3 PM
Our Minister of Music, Sarah Bereza, is fascilitating a weekly "making" session on Mondays. Anyone looking for quiet creation time is welcome! Coffee and tea will be provided.
Sunday August 18 - 9:30 AM
Summer choir is the perfect time to come sing and have fun! Join us at 9:30 in the Sanctuary to learn the anthem for the day and sing in worship.
Saturday September 21 - 8:00 AM
Save the date for our annual trip to Food Outreach, where we'll package food for their clients.
Saturday October 5 - 6:30 PM
Our FCC Annual Fundraiser to benefit the mission and ministries of our congregation will be a Chef's Tasting Dinner and Auction held in our Fellowship Hall. Stay tuned for details!
Friday November 1 - 7:00 PM
Our Chancel Choir will present a musical vespers service to celebrate All Saints Day.
Saturday November 23 - 8:00 AM
Each year we spend time with our mission partner, Isaiah 58, and package Thanksgiving groceries for families in need.