If it's your first time here, your first time back, or you've been here all your life, Welcome Home to First Congregational Church!
Our "Welcome Home" is offered with great sincerity. We welcome you as we'd welcome Christ. If you come as a guest, we hope you will stay as a friend.
Would you like to learn more about the United Church of Christ and this congregation? We'd like to know more about you, help you explore your faith, and walk with you in any way that will help strengthen your relationship with God. Christ's Communion Table is open to all. Call the minister to set a time for conversation.
Statement of Faith and Purpose
◆We unite together through our faith and trust in God, revealed in Jesus Christ, who lives in us through the Holy Spirit.
◆We welcome into this church family all who seek fellowship with God and confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we promise to watch over and care for one another.
◆We seek the guidance of God's Holy Spirit in worship, in celebration of the sacraments, and in all our life together.
◆We challenge one another to grow in faith, knowledge and commitment, using the Bible to guide our journey.
◆We promise to give willingly of ourselves so that this truly becomes a servant church, joyously sharing God's gift of love, spreading the Good News, and reflecting the light of Christ in our daily lives.
First Church draws from Marietta, neighboring communities, and occasional visitors to our historic town. We invite you to share the beauty of our two centuries old continuously worshipping church, enjoy the music of our grand organ and choir, and experience the warmth of our fellowship.
Our facilities are wheelchair accessible.