First Congregational United Church of Christ

We mean it when we say, “Everyone is Welcome here!”

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome at First Congregational United Church of Christ.

At First Church we believe that all people are created in God’s image and thus are loved and blessed equally. We believe that we should “Love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our strength, and with all our mind; and Love our neighbor as ourselves.” (Luke 10:25-28 NIV)

​We welcome persons of every gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ability, age, race, nationality, economic and social status, faith background, marital standing and family structure.

​At First Church, all people are encouraged to participate and share their talents and energy in worship and sacraments, leadership positions, lay ministry, learning, service, mission and fellowship.

​Come and visit us. You’re welcome at First Congregational United Church of Christ.

May 27 – June 2, 2026

This Week @ First Church

Wednesday May 27

Mindful Meditation – 6 p.m.

Come every Wednesday evening and leave the troubles of the world outside as you spend an hour in meditation. Enter the church through the Delaware Street entrance.

Sunday May 31

Worship Service – 10 a.m.

Worship Service In-Person and on Facebook

SERMON: “With You Always” by Tom Seeberger

Based on Genesis 1:1-1-2,4 – 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 – Matthew 28:16-20  

Notes for Genesis 1:1-1-2,4

Our Call to Worship along with our first reading today from Genesis 1:1-2, 4 share how God is the majestic Creator of the heavens, the earth
and all of life.

Genesis 1:1-1-2,4
1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 1:2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep,
and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. [1] 1:4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. [1]

Notes for 2nd Corinthians 13:11-13

Our second reading today is from 2 Corinthians 13:11-13. Paul is dealing with a fractured church and has sent many letters requesting
they heal the division between them and also sharing that God’s love and peace will indeed be with them.

2nd Corinthians 13:11-13

11  Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 12  Greet one another with a holy kiss.  13  All God’s people here send their greetings.

Notes for Matthew 28:16-20

Our gospel reading today is called The Great Commission. Jesus gives a call to action for all believers to share the Holy Trinity with all nations.

Matthew 28:16-20
16  Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.  17  When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.  18  Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  19  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  20  and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

HYMNS

“Come Now, Almighty God”

“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You”

“Holy, Holy, Holy”

We’re in the process of setting up our new website and will be adding more material in the coming weeks

Join us every Sunday at 10 a.m. in person at 100 1st NE Mason City, IA. 50401 or online at Facebook.