No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Jesus welcomed everyone. We do too. Worship with us Sundays at 10 AM, in the sanctuary or online, at 361 17th St. SE in Cedar Rapids. Enter from 17th Street, the parking lot, or Washington Street. There is an elevator to every floor. Read our covenant.

This week

This week at First Congregational

Most of it happens at 361 17th St. SE.

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The life of the church, all week long

Children playing with a parachute in the gym

Children and youth

Sunday School for preschool through grade 5 meets at 11 AM after worship. Middle and high school youth gather Wednesdays at 5:15 PM. Cathy Bixby leads the youth choir and bells, and every child is welcome, member or not.

Children and youth
The Chancel Choir and brass on Easter morning

Music

The Chancel Choir sings every Sunday from September through May under Dr. Gerald Kreitzer, with rehearsals Wednesdays at 7 PM. Every voice is appreciated, whatever its training. There are handbells, too.

Music
Kids running an obstacle course on the lawn at camp

Reaching out

The Wellington Heights Food Pantry began here in 2023 and feeds our neighbors with kindness and respect. Monday Munchies gives kids a snack and a free book on their way home from school.

I want to help
The sanctuary full on a Sunday morning

Support and care

Rev. Dr. Curt Miner and the deacons keep up with members who are ill, grieving or homebound. If you or someone you love could use a visit, a call or a prayer, tell us and we will be there.

Ask for care

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Join us Sunday at 10 AM

The service lasts about an hour, there is a staffed nursery downstairs, and coffee waits in Fellowship Hall afterward. Can't get here? The service is live on YouTube and Facebook every week.