Vision Statement: Christ, Compassion, and Community build our Church
First Congregational Church, Rochester, is an Open and Affirming local church of the United Church of Christ (not to be confused with Church of Christ, or Church of God in Christ, or Church of God...phew... there's A LOT of Christian denominations out there!) We are a "still speaking" church, believing that God, through our pastors and through careful exegesis of scripture, still speaks to us in our contemporary times - that our 2000 year old Bible is not translated by 2000 year old thinking. Our philosophy is love for all and being a compassionate, Christ-centered, community church. Worship services are typically Sunday mornings at 10AM! Child care is provided along with an optional "cry room," and children are always welcome to remain in worship!
To Transform Lives (Our 2020 Vision Plan) in being a Compassionate, Christ-Centered, Community church!
Grace. Unconditional Love. Acceptance, no matter where you are on life's journey.
