Mission and Social Justice

Storming our city with Christ's love

Missions and Outreach

We are committed to loving and serving our neighbors, offering our time and financial support to those in need.

305,536
in total support for 2021

Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center (KDCCC)

KDCCC was founded by members of First Congregational Church in 1990, and remains housed in the church. Free childcare is offered five days a week for low-income parents. KDCCC also offers parent education classes.

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Deacons’ Fund

We take direct referrals from members of our church and area agencies to offer financial assistance to low-income families and individuals for emergency needs, especially in the areas of housing, utilities and transportation.

Children’s Nature Playscape 

In partnership with our wider community, the Children’s Nature Playscape on Bronson Park is a project dedicated to transforming a reclaimed green space into a nature park for the children of Kalamazoo.  More information here

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Space Usage

Our building is your building. Find the perfect space for your meetings, performances, or get togethers at First Congregational.

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Chapel Arts

Throughout the year we host musicians of varying musical styles in our sanctuary or chapel for a community concert with a nomimal fee. We help the musicians with a venue and they are able to offer wonderful music and we all benefit!

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What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill’, and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.

James 2:14-17

Small Groups are larger than life.

Doing life together. Glorifying God. We believe that we belong in community, and that church doesn’t end on Sundays. Find the fit for you and your family, or start your own. There are plenty of people to get to know at First Congregational.

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Soul Sisters

This is a group of women who get together once a month for a variety of fellowship and philanthropic activities. They also meet on the Second Saturday for breakfast at Poor Richard’s Cafe at 8:45 a.m.

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Bible Study Group

This is a group of men and women who meet on the first and third Saturdays a t 10:00 a.m. at the church. They use a UCC study guide to study different sections of the Bible.

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Book Club

This is a group of men and women who meet at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month to discuss works of fiction and non-fiction suggested by members.

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Chancel Choir

This is our adult choir and they rehearse on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

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Bell Choir

They rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

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Children’s Worship Arts Ministry

Children’s Worship Arts Ministry – The purpose of our arts ministry for children is to teach those Kindergarten through Eighth Grade how to worship God as participants and leaders by involving them in Sunday Worship experiences using the performing (instrumental, vocal, speech/drama, movement) and Visual Arts.

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Youth Groups

We offer a variety of activities that allow our youth the opportunity to grow in their faith, serve their community, learn leadership and team building skills, and fellowship together in a fun, loving, and welcoming Christian environment.

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