December 2015
Advent Taize Worship
Join us on the three Wednesdays in Advent for a meditative Taize worship experience. From 7-7:30pm we will sing the music of the Taize community, sit in silence, and ponder scripture. We will meet on December 2nd, 9th, and 16th.…
Find out more »The Compassionate Friends Service
Sunday, December 13th, 2015, we will have our annual Compassionate Friends Service for those who have experienced the death of a child, and those who support them. The service will being at 7:00PM in our church sanctuary with a candle…
Find out more »Mindfulness Meditation
This event will be held in our church sanctuary.
Find out more »Youth Group
The Youth Group meets at 3:30PM in Fellowship Hall located in the basement of our church.
Find out more »Christmas Eve Worship
This very special service begins at 7:00PM Christmas Eve in our church sanctuary.
Find out more »Storytelling & Carols
Join us for worship the Sunday after Christmas for the singing of carols and storytelling by Allen Haynes. Allen is a member of Plymough UCC in Fort Wayne, and will be with us sharing one of his wonderful stories. Plan…
Find out more »January 2016
Worship Service 10am
Our Sunday Worship Service is open to anyone and everyone. The service starts at 10:00am. Afterwards, all are invited to join us downstairs in Fellowship Hall for refreshments and conversation!
Find out more »Youth Group 3:30pm
The Youth Group meets at 3:30PM in Fellowship Hall located in the basement of our church. All are welcome!
Find out more »Bi-Annual Congregational Meeting 11:15am
Our Bi-Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 17th, following worship. At that time, Church Council will bring the 2016 budget to the congregation for approval.
Find out more »Meditation 6pm
Meditation will take place in the church Sanctuary. All are welcome!
Find out more »Adult Sunday School 11:15am
On Sunday, January 24th, Pastor Deb will resume the "Uppity Women" classes as "Adult Sunday School" following Worship Service at 11:15am. There will be short video presentations followed by discussion. Join us for this fun Bible study which will look…
Find out more »February 2016
Pulse Diversity Series – Transgender
As part of our Visioning Process, we will begin a diversity series called Pulse on Sunday, Feb 21st. at 11:30am. Marv and Dawn Mays will share the transgender experience with a question and answer session to follow. All are invited…
Find out more »March 2016
Pulse Diversity Series – Homelessness – 11:30a
Shannon Hentzell, the new Director of Turning Point Shelter, will provide information about homelessness in our community. Our Pulse diversity series offers monthly speakers on important topics that influence and effect our community. We invite you to come, learn and…
Find out more »Pancake Breakfast 8:00am
To be held in Fellowship Hall located in the basement of the FCUCC church. All are welcome.
Find out more »April 2016
Pulse – Second Wave of Feminism 11:30am
This session is part of our new diversity series which will offer monthly speakers on important topics. Lillian Stoner will provide information on the second wave of feminism. This event is open to everyone so please plan to join us!
Find out more »May 2016
Parish Group Kick-off Party
Join us on the church lawn following worship for a fun afternoon! This all-church event will be the kick-off for our two new parish groups, developed by our Deacons. There will be meat on the grill; please bring a dish…
Find out more »Youth Group 12:30pm
The Youth Group meets at 12:30PM in Fellowship Hall located in the basement of our church. All are welcome!
Find out more »Plant Sale – 9am
Make contributions from your own garden and come buy something new! Succulent arrangements by Paul Nailor will also be available. The sale will run from 9am until 1pm. Questions? Contact Marj Lilley, Chair.
Find out more »Judy’s Graduation Party 11:15a
Judy Goodrow, our office manager and ministerial intern, will graduate from Christian Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree on Saturday, May 21st! On Sunday we will have a Graduation Party during the coffee hour. Bring your cards, good…
Find out more »PULSE – Religion of Islam 11:45a
Our next PULSE session will feature a Muslim couple from Indianapolis, IN who will share with us the religion of Islam. Join us at 11:45am in the Community Room. If the response will more than fill the room, we will…
Find out more »June 2016
Congregational Meeting 11:45a
This is our bi-annual Congregational Meeting to elect church officers for the 2016-17 year.
Find out more »Orlando Pulse Vigil 7pm
There will be a vigil for Orlando this Friday evening at 7 p.m. here at the First Congregational United Church of Christ. All are welcome to unite for peace and understanding.
Find out more »July 2016
Wacky Wednesday 9:30am
Wacky Wednesdays will take place on the Wednesdays of July, beginning on the 6th. All youth are invited to participate in the summer youth programming! Those under 5 are asked to bring along an adult. We gather at 9:30 am…
Find out more »September 2016
October 2016
Diversity Sunday 10am
Our Sunday Worship Service is open to anyone and everyone. The service starts at 10:00am. Afterwards, all are invited to join us downstairs in Fellowship Hall for refreshments and conversation!
Find out more »November 2016
Community Harvest Dinner 5pm
Our Community Harvest Dinner will be from 5pm to 7pm in Fellowship Hall located in the church basement. This meal is free to our community! This will be a traditional Thanksgiving dinner so plan to attend and bring a friend!
Find out more »Andy Lang ONA Workshop 12p
This workshop is lead by our UCC's Open and Affirming Coalition Executive Director Andy Lang. Everyone is invited to attend this event which will be held in Fellowship Hall which is located in the basement floor of the church.
Find out more »December 2016
Chapel Open House & Cookie Sale 10am
Chapel Open House - Come visit the place where over 13,000 wedding ceremonies have been celebrated -- as we celebrate our church's unique piece of Angola history! Cookie Sale - Everyone who attends gets a free cookie, a cup of…
Find out more »Christmas Eve Service 7pm
Remember the meaning of Christmas. Join us for our youth play "A Christmas to Believe In" followed by readings, carols and candlelight!
Find out more »January 2017
Sunday Service 10am
Our Sunday Worship Service is open to anyone and everyone. The service starts at 10:00am. Afterwards, all are invited to join us downstairs in Fellowship Hall for refreshments and conversation!
Find out more »February 2017
Pulse Topic: Jehovah’s Witness
Claudia Camargo will talk to us about her past experience as a Jehoviah's Witness. We will gather for this event in the Community Room following Sunday worship. Join us!
Find out more »Contemporary Service 6pm
Everyone is invited! Upbeat music is a key component! Pastor Judy will deliver the message. There will be an all-church potluck in Fellowship Hall to follow. Come curious, come hungry!
Find out more »“Clobber” Conversation 11:30am
How should we answer questions about Open and Affirming (ONA)? Let's talk about those so called "clobber" passages and what they mean so that we will know how to answer biblical questions with biblical answers! Pastor Judy will lead this…
Find out more »March 2017
Youth Group 11:15a
All kids are invited! This event is held in one of the church basement classrooms.
Find out more »Cancer Support Group 2pm
This event is held in Rita's office on the main floor of the church.
Find out more »Centering Prayer 6pm
This event is held monthly in the church sanctuary. Everyone is welcome.
Find out more »Pulse Topic – Poverty 11:30am
This event will be led by Sally Sergerson from Street Reach for the Homeless in Fort Wayne, IN.
Find out more »Contemporary Service 6pm
Everyone including walk-in guests are invited! Upbeat music is a key component! Pastor Judy will deliver the message. There will also be a potluck after the service for all who attend! This event is held in the church's Sanctuary.
Find out more »April 2017
Maundy Thursday Service 7pm
Maundy Thursday is the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Maundy (washing of the feet) and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. Join us for this service at 7pm in the church's…
Find out more »Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 8:30am
On Easter morning, April 16th, we will gather in Fellowship Hall, on the bottom floor of the church, for our Easter Pancake and Sausage Breakfast.
Find out more »Easter Sunday Service 10am
On Easter morning we will gather at Ball Lake, at the home of Sally & Gary VandenElst, for Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m. followed by the Pancake & Sausage Breakfast in Fellowship Hall from 8:30-9:30am. Our Easter Sunday worship service…
Find out more »July 2017
Summer Youth Day
Older youth are invited to attend our Summer Youth Day events! Here’s what we have planned: Decorate our sidewalks (with chalk messages) and our front yard for the July 4th parade Eat pizza (please brown bag if you don’t like…
Find out more »Parking Lot Sale
Details to be announced soon!
Find out more »September 2017
Welcoming Class 11:30am
Pastor Deb offers a Welcoming Class quarterly. The class is for those who are new to our congregation and want to find out more about our church and the United Church of Christ, or for those who wish to officially…
Find out more »Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 5pm
Our Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser is Wednesday, in conjunction with the Angola downtown Cruise-In. Plan to come to pick up your dinner between 5-7 p.m. or there will be some seating outside and in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $9 per…
Find out more »Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7pm
Chancel Choir weekly rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. All who are interested in participating are welcome to attend rehearsal and help us to make beautiful music! Questions? Contact Lynn Syler, director.
Find out more »October 2017
Bell Choir Rehearsal 5:45pm
Bell Choir rehearsals begin October 4 at 5:45 p.m. All who are interested in participating are welcome to attend rehearsal and help us to make beautiful music! Questions? Contact Lynn Syler, director.
Find out more »Diversity Sunday 10am
The service starts at 10:00am. Afterwards, all are invited to join us downstairs in Fellowship Hall for refreshments and conversation!
Find out more »November 2017
Community Harvest Dinner 5pm
Join us for a free Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 18, in Fellowship Hall, located on the lower floor of our church. The meal will feature roasted turkey and pork, stuffing, gravy and mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, drink and dessert. We…
Find out more »December 2017
Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm
Chancel Choir weekly rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. All who are interested in participating are welcome to attend rehearsal and help us to make beautiful music! Questions? Contact Lynn Syler, director.
Find out more »Advent Taize Service 7pm
Join us as we take some time for “our souls to catch up with our bodies.”
Find out more »Bell Choir Rehearsal 5:45pm
Bell Choir rehearsals begin October 4 at 5:45 p.m. All who are interested in participating are welcome to attend rehearsal and help us to make beautiful music! Questions? Contact Lynn Syler, director.
Find out more »Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm
Chancel Choir weekly rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. All who are interested in participating are welcome to attend rehearsal and help us to make beautiful music! Questions? Contact Lynn Syler, our Music Director.
Find out more »Centering Prayer 6pm
Led by Jeff Smith. We begin with a 30-minute discussion followed by 45 minutes of silent prayer. We gather in the church sanctuary. All are welcome!
Find out more »Christmas Eve Service 7pm
All are welcome! Come join us for our Christmas Eve service!
Find out more »Sunday Morning Service 10am
Our Sunday Worship Service is open to anyone and everyone. The service starts at 10:00am. Afterwards, all are invited to join us downstairs in Fellowship Hall for refreshments and conversation!
Find out more »January 2018
Pulse 11:30am – Human Trafficking
Rhonda Patterson, President and founder of Unslaved, a movement started in 2008 to support survivors of human trafficking and raise awareness of the issue, will be sharing stories of Indiana human trafficking victims.
Find out more »February 2018
Bell Choir Rehearsal 5:30pm
Bell Choir rehearsals begin October 4 at 5:45 p.m. All who are interested in participating are welcome to attend rehearsal and help us to make beautiful music! Questions? Contact Lynn Syler, director.
Find out more »Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm
Chancel Choir weekly rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. All who are interested in participating are welcome to attend rehearsal and help us to make beautiful music! Questions? Contact Lynn Syler, our Music Director.
Find out more »Youth Group Tobogganing Outing 11:30a
The youth will meet after church to head to Pokagon for tobogganing fun. Everyone is welcome to join us. Parents let us know if your child is going. We will be finished by 1:30pm.
Find out more »Game Night 5pm
We will gather for meatball subs and game night on February 23rd, at 5:00pm. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for this fun, family evening!
Find out more »White Privilege Class 11:30am
Pastor Deb will lead the class on White Privilege beginning January 21st, 2018. A new curriculum from the national setting of the UCC will guide the discussion. Materials to read prior to the class, as well as a sign-up list…
Find out more »March 2018
Call Me Malcolm Screening 11:30a
Join us to celebrate Trans Day of Awareness 2018! We will host a very special showing of “Call Me Malcolm” after the Sunday morning service. Sloppy Joes will be available for lunch. Feel free to bring a side or a…
Find out more »Pulse – The Women’s Bible 11:30a
Our Sunday, March 25th PULSE will feature Trine University professor, Dr. Sarah Young, speaking on “Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the Women’s Bible, and the Church's Old, Old Story.” Dr. Young will examine Stanton's late 19th century feminist interpretation of the scriptures…
Find out more »October 2018
Diversity Sunday 10am
Students from Trine University's Multicultural Student Organization will participate in our worship as they share some of their stories with us. Under the leadership of Deb McHenry, the students began participating in our worship in 2010 following our Sacred Conversation…
Find out more »Trunk or Treat 5pm
Once again this Halloween, we will have Trunk ‘R Treat in our church parking lot for the youth of our city during the hours of Anolga's Trick or Treat!
Find out more »November 2018
Community Harvest Dinner 5pm
Join us for a free Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 18, in Fellowship Hall, located on the lower floor of our church. We will be serving from 5 to 7 p.m.
Find out more »December 2018
PULSE Event – Domestic Violence 11:15am
PULSE will feature Lee David, executive director of CAVA, on Sunday December 2, immediately following worship. CAVA is the local agency that deals with domestic violence and Ms. David will talk about the issues facing families in Steuben County.
Find out more »January 2019
Dedecorate Building 10am
Help us remove the Holiday decorations form the Sanctuary, etc, and return them to storage.
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